#brief 5

[ghosstlycc]

Brief 5 3D Printing - Research and Ideas

When it comes to 3D printing I know next to nothing. My knowledge of it so far has come from tabletop gaming such as Warhammer and Dungeons and Dragons. 

As all of these briefs so far have been mainly focusing on my designing skills, this brief is making me focus on also using 3D modelling to create a final piece that will eventually be physically printed and made, and this is terrifying. 

I started by using one of the ideas given to us from the prompt sheet, being prosthetics. This lead me to remember a beautiful leg prosthetic that I found on Etsy (below), which is exactly up my street in terms of aesthetics and design, merging modern knowledge of prosthetics and the classic baroque era detailing and paint work. 

I started to research various prosthetics, mainly focusing on legs, the anatomy of the leg, and how prosthetic limbs actually work. Not only were there other historical pieces, but I also found characters with prosthetics, either historical, fantasy, or futuristic, and this broadened my research to fashion design incorporating these limbs into fashion shows and costume pieces.

In media such as OverWatch and Mad Max: Fury Road, the concept of a prosthetic is to act as a limb, however it is to also add to combat and the overall aesthetic of the worlds they create, for example, Mad Max: Fury Road has a character, Furiosa, with an artificial arm which is made, seemingly, of car and mechanical parts, tying in with the environments and themes of the film, and in Overwatch, most of the characters have an artificial limb in some way or another, and these choices aren’t distracting in any way, they bring backstory to the characters, and they are not limited in anyway due to their missing limbs. 

My research into characters, I decided to create a skin for a character in OverWatch. I am not a fan of Blizzard as a company in any sense, however, OverWatch has been in my life for a long time and is one of my favourite games, especially when I’m stressed and need a break ! 

The skin designs in OverWatch are some of my favourite designs ever and they are always fun and use the original character designs so well, and the character’s are never lost in their outfits, and I wanted to give this style of designing a try, and eventually create a prosthetic for the 3D portion of this brief, and this will save me a lot of time, as I am not creating something completely from scratch, which also takes some of the pressure off of myself.

Choosing a character was difficult, as I love all the designs, but looking through the original character models and concept art I had a bunch of ideas for every character, and so I decided to narrow it down by looking at the details and basing which character I could redesign on my own skills.

My favourite characters, in terms of design, are Bastion and Echo, two sentient robots, Roadhog and Mei, however these two don’t have prosthetics or “robot” parts but they do have fun and interesting accessories and details, and Pharah and Junkrat, two characters known for their distinct looks and way of fighting with explosives. All of these characters could be designed in new ways, and would fit with my style of designing.

I started off my designing by using the base pose model of Echo, one of the humanoid robot characters, because her design would fit best with the idea of the Baroque prosthetic, which I believe is a good starting point to avoid getting overwhelmed, and progress from there.

I eventually kept with this character and decided to do multiple designs of her rather than one design for multiple characters, just so I could stay on topic, and focus better.

Using the reference images I created 3 different designs that I feel would work within game, and still keep with the Overwatch style. 

Going through from left to right, I started with the Baroque idea I had, and taking references from the era from various pieces of furniture and architecture I created a design which is simple, yet the details in the arms, wings, and torso make it feel a lot more historical and regal.

Next I created a hummingbird design. I wanted to make this design drastically different from the first, with bright colours, feathers, and changing the face and head design to the bird itself. This design was fun to create, and I feel as though this design would work best in game as a skin and I feel as though it matches the games style and colours really well.

The last design was my favourite overall, as this kept the same body style as the original character, however the porcelain design makes it pop more and makes the design feel busier than it is, which is definitely something I love. I added gold accents and cracks to the design to break up the blue and white, and all in all, this design catches my eye more than the others. 

Citations and References:

Vintage and amazing orthopedic devices by stefanstar2003 on Etsy (2021). Available at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/stefanstar2003?awc=7432_1636461587_d0419be3f4f3c47308ec86fd7e7694f5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_campaign=fr_buyer&utm_content=452659 (Accessed: 9 November 2021).

Nast, C. (2021) This Chinese Jewelry Brand Turned Prosthetics Into Wearable Art, Vogue. Available at: https://www.vogue.com/article/yvmin-chinese-jewelry-brand-prosthetics (Accessed: 9 November 2021).

Almost Genius: Women’s Prosthetic Limbs as Fashion Accessories (2010). Available at: https://www.fastcompany.com/1662265/almost-genius-womens-prosthetic-limbs-as-fashion-accessories (Accessed: 9 November 2021).

Prosthetic legs – The Museum of Savage Beauty (2021). Available at: https://www.vam.ac.uk/museumofsavagebeauty/mcq/prosthetic-legs/ (Accessed: 9 November 2021).

artificial limb Archives - Catherine Jenkins (2014). Available at: http://www.catherinejenkins.com/tag/artificial-limb/ (Accessed: 9 November 2021).

Furiosa's Prosthetic Arm - Mad Max Costumes (2021). Available at: https://www.madmaxcostumes.com/mad-max-fury-road/imperator-furiosa/furiosa-arm/ (Accessed: 9 November 2021).

Blizzard reveals Overwatch 2 art for new Toronto map (2020). Available at: https://www.dexerto.com/overwatch/blizzard-reveals-overwatch-2-art-for-new-toronto-map-1447631/ (Accessed: 9 November 2021).

Wade, D. et al. (2017) Blizzard Entertainment Overwatch Art Blast! - ArtStation Magazine, ArtStation Magazine. Available at: https://magazine.artstation.com/2017/02/blizzard-entertainment-overwatch-art-blast/ (Accessed: 9 November 2021).

(2021) I2-prod.dailystar.co.uk. Available at: https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/tech/gaming/article21790416.ece/ALTERNATES/s1227b/0_Overwatch-Echo-Skins-1JPG.jpg (Accessed: 9 November 2021).

[gsaestad]

Time & Rituals // A rotating desk lamp turned on by the user setting it in motion. After losing its momentum, the lamp turns itself off.  

The project explores the relationship between interaction, time and gestures. By using continuous motion to keep the light on, the user must repeatedly interact with the lamp to enjoy the light. As the lamp slows down, the light starts flickering, and the user must make an active choice; to keep the light spinning or let it fade out. The repeated gesture creates a ritual and highlights the flow of time. How many spins are "five more minutes"?

A five-day project as part of the Introduction to Interaction Design course at Oslo School of Architecture and Design in September of 2017

[vibooshan]

Brief 5

Del 2 av HTML/CSS kurset. vi skulle lage en nettside om noen hendelser fra internett. Jeg kom på lag med Arin og vi valgte å gå for å lage nettside om Edward Snowdon.

Kopier linken

http://127.0.0.1:3000/Arin og Vibooshan.html

[carinewillejohansen]

Brief 6 - Boardgames, but it is actually Walter Gropius

Unfortunately, I couldn't participate in the brief due to a case of Strep throat. By the time I recovered, everyone had already completed their games and activities. Instead, I focused on my Design history project during that time. I delved into extensive research, exploring influential design movements, renowned designers, and significant design philosophies throughout history.

During my recovery, I focused my research on the influential Bauhaus movement in Design history. I delved into the origins, principles, and lasting impact of this groundbreaking artistic and design movement. Immersed in my study, I explored the innovative teachings and experimental approach of the Bauhaus school, which integrated art, craft, and technology in a harmonious manner. I analyzed the works of pioneers like Walter Gropius, Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky, and Marcel Breuer, studying their revolutionary designs and the underlying philosophies that guided their creative process. Additionally, I examined the broader social and cultural context in which the Bauhaus movement emerged, recognizing its profound influence on architecture, furniture design, typography, and the visual arts. Through this in-depth exploration, I gained valuable insights into the principles of form, function, and simplicity that continue to shape contemporary design practices, showcasing the enduring relevance of the Bauhaus legacy.

This study was for the Design History portfolio, whereas we wrote a text based on some of the books/articles from this semester and made a physical book with 3 works in them.

[sophiakamtsikoudi]

Uken etter brief 4 gikk vi i grupper på 2 og 2 hvor vi nå skulle lage en nettside sammen.

Jeg jobbet sammen med Kim ,https://www.tumblr.com/nisju. 

Hvor vi skulle lage en nettside basert på temaet “internett” eller som vi kalte det “internett arkeologi”

Jeg glemte å si det i forrige post, men under hele internett/ kode kurset brukte vi programmet Visual Studio Code til å kode nettsidene våre.

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GAME EMULATOR™

Dette er en Gameboy spillemulator på Windows 95 som vekker maksimal nostalgi! I samarbeid med Kim.

Laget i vscode med html, css (og 18 rader javascript.)

[carinewillejohansen]

Brief 5 - Internet archeology

Week 2

During the second week of our course on creative internet and coding, we delved even deeper into the fascinating world of website development. Our main task for the week was to design a website that has a theme or history that strongly correlates with the internet. To make the project more engaging, we were put into pairs, and I was fortunate enough to be paired up with Jimmy - we have jokingly been called the "Dad" and "Mom" of our friend group, given our personalities and what we usually are responsible for.

At the start of the workweek, we took advantage of the first day to reacclimate ourselves to the process of coding after having some downtime over the weekend. Although we were aware of the task at hand, we allowed ourselves some time to ease back into the flow of programming.

The following day, we gathered together to brainstorm and generate ideas. Drawing from our own personal experiences, we focused our brainstorming session on the topic of unrestricted access to the internet during our formative years. Alongside our own insights, we also consulted ChatGPT for their input on the matter. As a result of our collaborative efforts, we were able to generate a lot of potential ideas to pursue.

The Mindsweeper

One of the ideas that stood out to us as we brainstormed was "The Mindsweeper". As fans of the classic game Minesweeper, we thought it would be a unique and nostalgic twist to turn it into a web-based experience that evokes a sense of exploration and discovery. Instead of mines to avoid, we envisioned a virtual landscape filled with long-forgotten websites, some of which might contain content that is now considered inappropriate for minors.

Our idea was to create a cluster of hyperlinks that users could click on to explore this virtual world. Each hyperlink would represent a square on the game board, and clicking on it would reveal a new website or piece of content. We wanted to retain the same basic format as Minesweeper, with a grid of squares that players could uncover one by one. However, instead of numbers and mines, the squares would contain different types of content, ranging from nostalgic web pages to more adult-oriented material.

In terms of gameplay, we decided to forego any interactive elements and instead focus on the sense of exploration and discovery. Players would simply click on squares to reveal what was hidden beneath, and they could continue exploring until they had uncovered all the content. We believed that this simple, intuitive gameplay would be both fun and engaging, while also evoking a sense of nostalgia for the early days of the internet.

Overall, we felt that "The Mindsweeper" was a unique and compelling idea that combined elements of classic gaming with modern web design. We were excited to explore this concept further and see how it could be brought to life as a fully-realized online experience.

Here is some pictures of the site and the code:

And of course we had to add some sketchy adds hehe

[neskoooo]

Brief 5: Kreativt internett 2

Sluttproduktet: Lagde in liten nostalgi trip tilbake til 123Spill. Det var kjempegøy å lage dette (litt frustrerende, se under), men utrolig lærerikt og interressant kurs om koding.

På bildene kan se litt av frustrasjonen med html og css. Jeg opplevde at alt skifter på seg etter å ha lagt inn noe nytt veldig ofte. Det minner meg om Microsoft Word når man skal bevege på et bilde bare noen pixler, så blir alt ødelagt. Men having said that, så synes jeg at dette prosjektet var veldig morsomt og sykt lærerikt. Jeg må si at jeg har oppnåd forståelse i koding og kommer absolutt å sette mer pris på alle nettsidene jeg besøker. Jeg tenker jeg kommer til å fortsette litt med koding, det er jo, som alt annet, morsomt når man får det til.

En liten tilbakemeldig: kanskje litt flere student assistenter som går rundt og hjelper elevene. Jeg følte at når folk trengte hjelp så var det ikke noe quick fix, men de måtte finne feilen og ble hos de samme i 40min. Hvis du da sitter fast med noe som ødelegger alt så er det litt trist å vente 1t+, men ellers var Erik veldig flink og flinke student assistenter!

[sandt22]

Concept/Situation

What is the thing, for whom, when and why? Ever wanted to discover new coffee spots, but not sure where to go in a new city or you simply forget time or space? This is an app for documenting brunching experiences and planning “café hopping” trips with friends. Try out Kopik’s prototype on Figma! Beware that there’s a lot of functionality ideas that have not been fully developed yet, as I had to focus on a segment of the app.

I’ve given the app the name kopik, as a combination between the words collaboration and co-op (co), the indonesian word for coffee (kopi), and picture (pik).

Focus

Fokusområde: Vise en situasjon for bruk

Hvilke situasjoner skal det brukes i? The app can be used to keep track of your travel destinations on the go with your friends, and to document your brunching experiences. The users can categorize the places they've visited with hashtags, and leave a review or journal about the place they've visited. They can also attach images to their reviews and their trip logs.

Ulike former for deling. Kopik is primarily for sharing planned trips and reviews, created by users for users. Integrated in this is also the sharing of images and videos, and to share one's position location with selected friends.

Ulike brukere og roller. The main demographic I've aimed for is digital powerusers who likes to food blog, although allowing businesses to communicate with visitors is also an idea I have considered.

Hvordan er opplevelsen over tid? As the user documents their visits to different coffee and brunching spots, they will build a library of reviews which they can look back upon, and which can be helpful in recommending places to visit to friends and other strangers on the platform. They also get to vote for which reviews they found the most helpful, ideally using the same system as Reddit, although this is not fully realized in my prototype. They can also write personal journal logs regarding their trips as well.

Fokusområde: Vise en situasjon for bruk

Testing

Dokumentere: Show how you've tested during the process. Hvordan har dere testet underveis og hva lærte dere av denne prosessen? Stikkord: Brukertester // Process: Testing, tilbakemeldinger og iterasjoner.

Når det kommer til brukertesting, så opplever jeg det som mye mer effektivt og virkningsfullt å teste på meg selv. Dette er fordi folk flest er casual normies som ikke vet hva som er mulig å få til, mens jeg kan anses som en digital superbruker som skulle ønsket meg enda mer funksjonalitet i apper osv. Når jeg testet på familie og venner fikk jeg som regel tilbakemeldingen, “ja det er veldig fint” og ikke så mye mer, når jeg gravde etter flere tilbakemeldinger kom det bittelitt mer som jeg hadde forutsett, men stort sett var folk nokså målløse (kanskje bittelitt overveldet, siden det er som å åpne opp noe som Photoshop for første gang). Det blir sagt at brukeren/kunden ikke alltid vet hva de faktisk vil ha, det vet bare hva de tror de vil ha, derfor må skapere og designere være litt bold med å prøve å tilby mer.

I made my family test out the app, but they didn't give much feedback other than smiling at me and saying it looked good. I tried giving them tasks like trying to find their user profile or liking a stranger's review, which they managed.

Dokumenter prosessen med f.eks. foto, film og tekst

Papirprototyper. Skissere på papir for å teste og vise hvam an mener. Detaljeringen er såpass at man skjønner at det er en test.

Vi skal introdusere dere for Figma → Digitale prototyper.

Fortelle og vise frem

Jeg begynte som alle andre med papirprototyper, men opplevde det som mye enklere å skissere i Figma. Dette er fordi når jeg genererte Idéer så visste jeg ikke hvordan alle rammene eller sidene kom til å henge sammen enda, utenom at det var funksjonaliteter jeg ønsket å kombinere sammen. Derfor når jeg prøvde å skanne alt inn i Marvel, så var det ingen universelle navigasjonsbarer, som gjorde det nesten umulig å navigere rundt i Marvel-prototypen, med mindre jeg tegnet alt på nytt, denne gangen med en navigasjonsbar.

Derfor hoppet jeg direkte inn i Figma, og gjenskapte skissene mine digitalt. Jeg forsøkte å poengtere at det var en skisse ved å bruke litt low res elementer der mulig, og ikke legge til noen farger før i neste fase. Istedet for å importere ikoner, brukte jeg emojis som placeholders eller bare tegnet med musen. Jeg brydde meg heller ikke om at alt var aligned helt ordentlig, så lenge alt var sortert i grupper (Ctrl + G). På dette stadiet brydde jeg meg heller ikke helt om å navngi dem i utgangspunktet, siden jeg ikke visste hvordan alt kom til å henge sammen enda, og jeg visste at jeg derfor kom til å måtte gå tilbake for å endre navnet igjen senere etter hvert som funksjonen ble fastsatt.

The scope of my app is quite big, so the 2 min presentation was way too short to cover it all.

Funksjonaliteter

Grunnideen var at man skulle kunne planlegge reiser ved å samle ulike destinasjoner og dra en linje/ reiserute mellom alle punktene.

Inspiration

Det endte opp med å bli en fusjon mellom Google Maps og Tripadvisor, med innslag fra Pinterest og ordskyer.

Sluttvurdering fra lærerne

Du har lært utrolig mye Figma UI, og med å jobbe med systematisering

Du har gjort/produsert enormt mye

Blir en del uthukingsarbeid, der du burde gjøre et utvalg av hva som er det viktigste å få med seg

Diskusjon om tutorial-kommunikasjonen skal komme som onboarding eller som innbakt i UI-en. (idé! Siden det kan være litt overveldende å få så mye funksjonalitet med en gang, kan man jo gjemme funksjonalitet med gamification, slik at brukerne får bitesize info om hva man kan gjøre med appen. Denne funksjonen kan man selvfølgelig slå av og på. Ellers handler det for meg om ordtaket: “With great power comes great responsibility.”)

Brukeropplevelsen kan forsvinne litt i funksjonaliteten. For eksempel dette med at man kan se passord hvis man holder inne boksen en liten stund.

Demonstration of the prototype that shows your concept.

Egenvurdering

Jeg burde ha fokusert på 1-3 rammer i stedet for å snakke om alle, siden hadde bare 3 min. Det gjorde at jeg måtte løpe gjennom alt så fort at folk ikke fikk helt med seg hva konseptet var en gang.

Jeg er også blitt veldig veldig fan av Figma; Det er som drømmekombinasjonen mellom PowerPoint og Miro, som jeg har ønsket meg kjempelenge!

Til neste gang ville jeg ikke laget noe om kaffe da haha. Mens jeg jobbet med dette hadde jeg hele veien trangen til å bare lage en generell turistapp for versitility og forhåpentligvis longevity, f.eks. en der linjen på kartet fungerer som en tidslinje for slags walking videos på Youtube, og blande dette med walking tour audio files / apps der en lydfil blir avspilt når brukeren er i nærheten av et checkpoint som har en interessant å historie å formidle.