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Alternative Tourist Experience

Picture 1: Inspiration and Development

Picture 2: App Development

Initial Thought Process

I was quite lost at the beginning of this project. Sam’s talk on how she and her team approach the way people interact with souvenirs made me think about how people like to interact instead of just being told or to just read information so I knew I wanted to do something that allowed people to be engaged. I had a bit of a eureka moment when i heard someone in class say ‘app’ - i thought, how would they even do that for this and my mind was led straight to Pokemon Go!

The Establishment of a Concept

It was quite difficult to decide where to go with it and ultimately we ended up producing something that wasn’t as polished nor as full as I had wanted but for the amount of time and lack of experience with softwares we had between us, I’m happy with the results. I was inspired by apps like Snapchat - i thought we could do historical filters to educate how people looked in different decades. This would be good to tie into a historical type of app, which led me thinking about how lots of people my age are interested in the psychology of killers. Thinking about Edinburgh Dungeons and Horrible Histories and so we all came to the conclusion a walking tour app would be a good place to start.

Further Development

We then filmed three separate routes and put them through a filter found on Facebook which gave the ‘different time’ feel to it. We wanted to create a network of tours so it would all become incorporated to be one big map of Edinburgh like it was in Pokemon, obviously we didn’t have the time or the manpower to create this so we settled for a route each and then zoomed in on Burke & Hare which Mandi did all the research for and I’m a little disappointed we didn’t get more of it in the final product. I wanted for the app to have the real time interactiv-ness so the app would link to your camera and you would be able to see real time scenarios happening around you.

Final Product

The final product was created in XD CC and i have discovered a newfound respect for game designers as this took SO long and SO much effort and concentration and its not anywhere near as polished as I had originally wished but i am happy with the pages I managed to put together and i had a really great team of girls to work with who were so easy to talk to and took responsibility for their workload.

App Link:

https://xd.adobe.com/view/0a41e63f-05b6-4d8a-8b94-7de8303c1892

Taiwanese studio HAO Design installed a play area in the kitchen of this family home so the children could spend more time with their parents

I love the playfulness of this idea, it makes me happy to see people happy and to see a cute little girl running around content with this space would be delightful. What i dislike is the lack of colour, it’s suitable for the style of the house but i would love it more if it had clever little flickers of colour laced throughout.

#taiwan

The two floors of this Kiev apartment are connected by a long slide, which KI Design Studio added to make being at home more fun

I love the idea of injecting a punch of vibrancy and lush greenery into a minimalistic and clean lined space as it adds a friendliness and softness to the environment. I like vibrant colours and homely feeling and this apartment creates that same feeling with a level of minimalism i’m not normally comfortable with.

#ukraine

T-SHAPE TASK

Horizontal (Top Row):

Picture 1: Frankenweenie Poster

Picture 2: Vincent’s Alter Ego from Tim Burton’s ‘Vincent’*

Picture 3: Gustav Klimt’s ‘The Kiss’

Picture 4: Gustav Klimt

Picture 5: Van’s Checkered Pump

Picture 6: Andy Warhol’s ‘Silver Clouds’

Picture 7: NEMO ICON Cloud Light

Horizontal (Bottom Row):

Picture 1: Frida Kahlo’s ‘The Wounded Deer’**

Picture 2: Frida Kahlo

Picture 3: Roy Lichenstein’s ‘In The Car’

Picture 4: Roy Lichenstein’s ‘Girl With Tear’

Picture 5: The Clash

Picture 6: Sphere Chair***

Picture 7: Oragami Chair

Vertical (Left):

Picture 1: Coloured Glass Banister -Pinterest

Picture 2: Living Room from Dezeen Article - Cat Apartment

Picture 3: Living Room - Pinterest

Picture 4: Bathroom from Dezeen Article - Coal Crane House

Picture 5: Dining Room from Dezeen Article - Mediterranean House

Vertical (Right):

Picture 1: Living Room from Dezeen Article - Cat Apartment

Picture 2: Living Room from Dezeen Article - HAO Taiwanese Family Home

Picture 3: Children’s Sea Themed Bedroom - Pinterest

Picture 4: Bedroom from Dezeen Article - Coal Crane House****

Picture 5: Eco Dining Room - Pinterest

*Vincent is one of my favourite films. It’s creepy, quirky, clever and delightful. All the strange little moments like introducing Edgar Allen Poe’s work, using Vincent Price as the voiceover. This is one of the most inspiring moments of my life as it set me onto more of Burton’s work and Edgar Allen Poe.

**I saw ’The Wounded Deer’ in a book bought for me in my fifth year of high school and it went on to inspire my A Level work, even though I didn’t complete A Level I thoroughly enjoyed creating the art building a visual commentary on how I was feeling at the time and it definitely influenced how I now paint. ***When I was 8-11 years old, I played on a website called Stardoll, a dressing up dolls site, but never to really play the main game, but to play a game that was decorating a house and this chair was in it. I was totally taken by it and wanted one in my room for years! ****This house is amazing. It makes me think of a Sensory Deprivation Tank and seems like total bliss. But I am far too messy and open to live in a minimalistic environment but I think visually it’s stunning and beautiful.

Richard Hamilton Collage Adaptation

Picture 1: ‘Just What Is It That Makes Today’s Home So Different, So Appealing?’ - Richard Hamilton

Picture 2: Niamh Ferguson Richard Hamilton Collage Adaptation

Picture 3: Collage Update

I felt that the main purpose of this collage was to create a time stamp of when it was created by inserting the current technology to be on dsplay and so when recreating it it was easy to replace the technologies with more up to date and current objects.

Left To Right:

Chair 1: ORIC Oragami Chair

KKK & White Power Toddler: Allegations connecting Trump to the KKK as well as his bigoted views exacerbates that.

Trump: The president that was elected in 2016 that majority of the population took as a joke.

Washington City Under Water: Trump and his advisors are in total denial of global warming and this is a nice nod to him pulling the US out of the environmental agreement amongst nations

Vegan Faux Fur Rug: Veganism has been on the rise for the last few years and our generation is a lot more in touch with global issues such as animal testing, reusing and recycling.

Chair 2: Eco Friendly Cardboard Chair, again highlights the awareness we have as a generation about the environment.

Spectator Magazine Poster: Highlighting the cult like thought process followed who support and think like Donald Trump.

Female Protestor: Lots of chatter surround the Trumps about how Donald treats his wife when he’s openly misogynistic and abusive, the pink hat she wears signifies a movement of women who are standing up for women all over the world.

Recording Machine: Audio recorder has dramatically reduce in size and abilities.

Sofa: clean cut lines and steely colourants are very popular at the moment.

Modern TV: 1/5th of the thickness, x3 the width and the qualities of the graphics have heightened dramatically.

IT Advert: Stephen King’s IT remake released in 2017

Newspaper: The headlining article of Theresa May’s coughing fit and being offered a P45.

iPhone 7: The latest iPhone at the time

IAN’S FEEDBACK

The chair’s need to be updated to have more of an obvious tie as to why they are in the collage.

Stairway wasn’t obvious enough - the KKK looked like they were floating.

Do more with the room - make it more interesting

the lamp had no significance so find one with significance.

Updated Collage by Niamh Ferguson

Left to Right:

Putin Frame: Highlighting the unspoken relationship between Trump and Russian Dictator Vladamir Putin.

Newspaper: The headlining article of Theresa May’s coughing fit and being offered a P45.

iPhone 7: The latest iPhone at the time

Chaise Longue: Gods and Goddesses were depicted lounging and relaxing on similar types of furniture and therefor this is a subtle nod to Trump’s opinion of himself.

Trump: The president that was elected in 2016 that majority of the population took as a joke.

Panda Skin Rug & Ivory Tusks: It is common knowledge that Trump doesn’t take nearly anything seriously especially things like climate change, the planet and the wellbeing of other species. I feel this rug speaks to his cruel nature.

Modern TV: 1/5th of the thickness, x3 the width and the qualities of the graphics have heightened dramatically.

IT Advert: Stephen King’s IT remake released in 2017

Gold Sideboard and Money Wallpaper: This speak to the garish and tasteless nature of Trump whom a lot of people feel is still more of a business man looking to make more money than a President of the people.

Gold Bust: Trump is an egotistical, self righteous and has the attitude of spoilt child and i think its perfectly fitting for him to have something like this in his home.

KKK: Allegations connecting Trump to the KKK as well as his bigoted views exacerbates that.

Trump Power: A play on Trump Tower and White Power.

Trump’s Lift: There were rumours of Trump having ‘Bathmophobia’ as he held Theresa May’s hand due to it. This is apparently a fear of stairs, this is poking fun at that situation.

Individual Colour Wheel By Niamh Ferguson

Each item is listed alongside it’s location

YELLOW

Left Brain, Right Brain - Book (Mussleburgh)

Corn Forks (Mussleburgh)

Simba Cap (Mussleburgh)

Ann’s Jacket (Bonnington)

Traffic Light Button (Tollcross)

Building (Tollcross)

Lemon Juice Bottle (Mussleburgh)

Diversion Sign (Cowgate)

Submarine Tea Diffuser (Mussleburgh)

Van (Tollcross)

Recycling Bin (Morningside)

ORANGE

Golden Syrup Label (Colinton)

Cotton Placemat (Colinton)

Tesco Wheatbix Box (Colinton)

Bisto Box (Colinton)

Vase (Colinton)

Cheese Packaging (Colinton)

Car Indicator (Morningside)

B&Q Clubcard (Fountainbridge)

Fairylight (Cowgate)

Orange Juice (Colinton)

Ovaltine (Colinton)

RED

D.J. Alexander Sign (West End)

Right of Way Sign (Leith)

Candle Holder (Mussleburgh)

Fabric Board (Morningside)

Bus Railings (Oxgangs)

Car Taillight (Morningside)

U-Save Shop (Morningside)

Chair (The Mound)

Recycling Bin (Morningside)

Rod Stewart CD (Mussleburgh)

Bus Bin (Oxgangs)

Letterbox (Tollcross)

NY Shot Glasses (Mussleburgh)

Throw (Colinton)

Teapot (Edinburgh)

Bin (Leith)

Cookies (Colinton)

Double Red Lines (Morningside)

Brick Wall (Leith)

PURPLE

Dressing Gown (Colinton)

Kilner Jar (Colinton)

Vanish Powder Tub (Colinton)

Beetroot Jar Label (Mussleburgh)

Bag (Colinton)

Almond Bag (Mussleburgh)

C.R.M. Print (Colinton)

Towel (Colinton)

Hundreds and Thousands (Colinton)

Hairspray Label (Colinton)

Floral Towel (Colinton)

Knots & Crosses - Book (Mussleburgh)

Laptop Case (Morningside)

Lampshade (Colinton)

Floral Towel (2) (Colinton)

Wispa Bus Stop Advert (Colinton)

Birthday Card (Mussleburgh)

Amethyst (Bonnington)

BLUE

Nando’s Advert (West End)

Matt’s Jacket (Bonnington)

Cookies (Colinton)

Glass Pavement (Newcastle)

Fairylight (Cowgate)

DVD Case (Colinton)

Footpath Sign (Newcastle)

Popchips Bag (Colinton)

Constrution Site Boards (Lauriston)

Byron’s Exterior (Tollcross)

Topalabamba Exterior (Tollcross)

Bin Handle (Leith)

Chair (Morningside)

Bin (Tollcross)

Plant Pot (Colinton)

The Open Door Exterior (Morningside)

Bus Seat Back (Oxgangs)

Tiled Floor (Tollcross)

GREEN

Electricity Box Grate (Oxgangs)

Stylised Hedge (Colinton)

IAMS Packaging (Mussleburgh)

Bin Lid (Morningside)

Stylised Tree (Colinton)

Interior Wall (Cowgate)

Bin Label (Morningside)

Fairylight (Cowgate)

Herbs (Mussleburgh)

Household Bin (Colinton)

Bin Lid (2) (Morningside)

Lime Juice Bottle (Mussleburgh)

Ariel Container (Mussleburgh)

Advert Sign (Leith)

Ali’s Cave Exterior (Tollcross)

#mussleburgh #bonnington #tollcross #cowgate #morningside #colinton #fountainbridge #west end #leith #lauriston #edinburgh #primary research methods

#7 The Molo, Venice, looking West by Antonio Canaletto in 1745*

Picture 1: Entire Piece

Picture 2: Detail Shot

Media: Oil on Canvas

*estimate

This is guessed to be a replica painted by Canaletto after he had moved from Venice to England (roughly 1744). he was asked to recreate his work on more than one occasion.

What I Liked:

I love the attention to detail with regards to how big a piece it is and how much detail Canaletto managed to pack in.

What I Disliked:

The paintings within the gallery are not overly to my taste as I like pieces with visual representation of a deeper meaning, I like more unusual styles as well.

#The Molo #Antionio Canaletto #The Scottish National Gallery #Painting #Task 1.7

#6 The Albacini Collection

Picture 1: Perspective Shot

Picture 2: Panoramic

Material: Plaster Cast

Timeline:

1787-1800 Carlo Albacini cleaned and restored Farnese marbles and then created plaster cast versions

1839 Filippo Albacini then dealt with Andrew Wilson, who purchased it on behalf of the Trustee’s Academy (est. 1798) in Edinburgh.

1907 The collection was moved to the Municipal School of Art

Unsure of when it was moved to the current Scottish National Gallery

What I Liked:

This installation reminded me of ghosts coming out of a wall or something similar, its quite eerie but really visually appealing and satisfying to stand back and appreciate them all as the one display.

Extremely impressive to look at on an individual basis as well, the difference in characters faces is interesting to observe.

What I Disliked:

Lack of information of pieces as individuals was a bit disappointing but i assume thats down to over time being lost or misplaced.

The height at which these busts are displayed makes for great pictures and is visually stunning but it was too high up to actually appreciate any of the detail! If you are going to have them so high up at least have a screen showing close up shots accompanying the installation.

#The Albacini Collection #The Scottish National Gallery #Sculpture Installation #Task 1.6

#5 Court Mantua in National Museum

Picture 1: Front On Shot

Picture 2: Perspective Shot

Picture 3: Sketch (of repetitive patter)

Materials: Silk, Gilt Metal and Linen

In the 18th century, women would wear this style of open fronted mantua, a large dress with a train and matching petticoat. This was worn over 7 other layers.

Dress Order:

Corset (the museum recreated one as firm as the original one by replicating it with acrylic)

Garter/Stockings

Chemise (normally made of cotton as it was easier to wash)

Stomacher (which were normally boned and then placed over the stomach)

Stays (this was also boned and created a body shape which was fashionable at the time; a cinched waist with a flat chest)

Bodice

Petticoat

Mantua

What I Liked:

The incorporation of gold running through the fabric is really eye catching and makes the piece seem very regal and elegant - which was the main form of communicating your status and social class.

What I Disliked:

It’s hard to find a fault on a period piece of clothing because everything that I dislike is from the time that deemed it appropriate.

#National Museum Scotland #Period Dressing #Task 1.5

#4 St Sebastian Sculpture by Clifford Rainey

Picture 1: Front on View

Picture 2: Perspective Shot

Picture 3: Sketch

Material: Glass

The Name

St Sebastian was an early Christian saint and martyr - and is continued to be used as a depiction of suffering to this day. He is normally illustrated with arrows sticking out of him tied to a post or a tree.

What I Liked:

I felt that it was a representation of depression, in a a more physical fashion, it shows the pain centred in your stomach and chest and I related to that on a personal level.

The fact that the sculpture is made of glass makes the depression representation more subtle because its not your stereotypical black/blue = sad, colour scheme.

What I Disliked:

I think this sculpture should’ve been bigger to allow more detail on the body or at least to allow that detail to be seen but I am a fan of symbolism within art and I feel that adding etchings that have references to other meanings would’ve been exceptionally clever.

#National Museum Scotland #St Sebastian #Clifford Rainey #Sculpture #Task 1.4

#3 Kitchen Necklace by Gésine Hackenberg

Picture 1: Straight On Shot

Picture 2: Perspective Shot

Picture 3: Sketch

Materials: Plate and String

This item is 1 of 12 necklaces as part of a collection that Hackenberg has made from 2006 - 2010, this example was made in 2008. She likes to examine the relationship between people and their everyday objects and - to her - jewellery is the most intimate way a person can convey their relationship to said object.

“Jewellery between objects and wearable pieces.”

What I Liked:

This piece appeals to me because it is a form of up-cycling and I am extremely enthusiastic about that, it’s something I enjoy to do, so I can appreciate other people’s work.

The necklace itself is very kitsch and not something I would wear but I can think of people who would and i feel like this idea can be applied to different types of crockery and I would probably find many of them appealing.

What I Disliked:

I didn’t like the fact i couldn’t get in closer to look at the piece but that’s not directly to do with the design.

I feel like there could’ve been an example of a more modern piece to bring the idea into the present, the plate design is dated - which I am aware could be part of it’s appeal. I would’ve liked to see it side by side with a piece I could relate to more, in terms of aesthetic.

#National Museum Scotland #Gésine Hackenberg #Kitchen Necklace #Jewellery #Task 1.3

#2 - Light Fitting By Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Picture 1 - Perspective Shot

Picture 2 - Detail Shot

Picture 3 - Sketch

Materials: Copper and textured glass

What I Liked:

The concept is so simple that it allows it to be extremely elegant and textbook Mackintosh. This also means the product can be used in a minimalistic environment while still adding a detailed accessory.

I like the use of Copper because the colour of this metal contrasts nicely with the pearly/translucent windows, the colour allows it to be more individual and quirky than to have it coated with black paint which is just as logical but doesn’t give the object the same depth.

What I Disliked:

I’m not all that fond of solid structures as light fixtures - it appears harsh and cold.

#national museum scotland #Charles Rennie Mackintosh Light Fitting #Task 1.2

#1 - Furniture Utility Cupboard by Hygena 1942

Picture 1 - Full Length Picture

Picture 2 - Frosted Glass Detail

Picture 3 - Handle Detail

Picture 4 - Utility Symbol (on every utility product)

Picture 5 - Sketch #1

Part of the Utility Furniture Scheme ~ 1942-52

Poorest quality of wood to be used

Create ‘pleasant’ furniture

Use minimum raw materials

Allowed standard designs introduced

Two furniture designers - Edwin Clinch & Herbert Cutler

What I Liked:

The colour and the overall shape gave the product a retro feel to it. I feel the piece gas aged well, its muted enough to not be blatantly stuck in a time period and it helps that ‘retro’ products are quite fashionable accessories to put into updated and more modern interiors

There are no harsh lines that make the piece appear ‘empty’ or ‘soulless’ it doesn’t look like a modernistic cookie cutter piece which i believe allows it to develop a quirky personality and adds character to any space.

What I Disliked:

If I were to design this product, I would prefer a smoother and more polished finish like a form of plastic or acrylic, with a matte surface finish (i understand that due to the time period of this product it would not be possible for this finish to be applied.)

I feel that the colour scheme could have been better - by creating more of contrast; making the blue a slightly stronger shade to allow it to ‘pop’ or make it a shade darker with a muted tone. The white had not aged well as it had yellowed and looked dirty so maybe a different accent colour would’ve helped age the piece better.

#NationalMuseumScotland #retro furniture #Task 1.1

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