#digital interaction design

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Storyboarding : D & AD BBC Brief

“Bringing interest back to the news...”

Utilising the BBC’s D&AD brief, I was challenged in storyboarding a conceptual design that would bring the local news to local people - news that would be ignored otherwise.  

Page one of this concept focuses on our issue, people download and use news applications from time to time but outside of reading the notifications, these often go unused. That’s when the BBC wireless is introduced.

Page two focuses on its use and interaction. At the time, the device was designed to appear like a newspaper that could be tuned to your local area for local news. The device then plays news about a new cat cafe looking for donations which the user now interacts with (which they actually passed on the first page). This helps encapsulate not only what the device does but how it affects the user/wider community in a simplistic manner (one of my favourites in actuality). 

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IDEO Research Card : All Together Now

Completing observation research for a music-focus university project, I came across a group of students interacting whilst two were wearing headphones (indicated by the white circles). This was provocative as it showcased that even when supposedly blocked off from the world (wearing headphones) they are still interacting and engaging with the world around them or at least they are willing.

As technology has become more and more prominent the younger generation seems to receive a larger and larger knock back by using technology too much however, as was witnessed several times, social media and especially music can be utilised in reality in group situations and more often then not its more than one amongst many.

This point is particularly useful as it provides context on the use of social media in a real-life social situations and how we as designers could work this into our designs: - How do other people interact whilst using their phones? Almost as if they did not have their phone out. - Is it socially acceptable? Yes, quite. - Is it primarily an aspect of the younger generations? Surprisingly, no. As much as the younger generation are despised for the utilisation of technology, the market includes as many older users as it does young.

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Product Rendering : Designing Digital Futures

“How might interaction design relate to sustainability in 15 years time?”

With the task of looking 15 years into the future of sustainability on the planet, the decision was made to focus on the ever-present health crisis especially with the lockdown being in effect at the time.

Wanting to create a fully fledged product, I used Autodesk CAD to fully render and design the packaging, sticker and informational booklet that would be packed with the final concept. Through this I learned how much effort and time goes into creating a truly cohesive unboxing experience and how this small interaction means a lot on its own. How the box slowly opens, how it feels and how it fits all contributes to the overall aesthetic and value of the product.

[preposterousparty]

Dissertation

Yo, I’m currently gathering research for my dissertation - if you could take 5 minutes (literally) to fill this out that’d be really appreciated and I’d owe you my life

Its really aimed at people with design and agency experience but feel free to try it anyway and pass it on to anyone relevant, cheers :) 

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CT6L25T

[forforeverthisway]

I'm currently researching how childhood diabetes affects families for a university project. As part of my research, I am getting in touch with parents of children with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. If any of my Facebook friends have links to any families which fit the bill I would appreciate any connections to arrange a chat!

[puzzledcellist]

I find the level of excitement and enthusiasm everyone else doing my degree has quite irritating

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£40 GRADUATION FEE EVEN IF I DON'T GO TO THE CEREMONY?!

not even sure digital interaction design is worth 40p. Or if I'll pass for that matter

[bears-arebears]

Please take a moment to look at this.

I am in my honours year (super important year) at uni, studying digital interaction design.

I am doing my dissertation this year on interactive installations in retail spaces, why companies choose to implement them and if they are a success/failure. If you have any experience in using any installations in retail spaces (this could be anything from self-checkouts to iPad's placed around the store,) could you please take 10 minutes out your day to answer my survey.  Its only 10 questions and feedback will help a lot towards my dissertation :) http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9MKXDBL