WEEK 9
WELCOME TO THE NEXT PHASE
CONSULTATION (LAB)
The consultation extended for a solid 1.5 hours, during which I received a good amount of feedback and
guidance on next steps. Here is a summary of the tasks I was advised to do:
- Use filaments when 3D printing. The objects can be run through a slicer.
- Have a playback device (sound player) to control the objects. The sounds can be triggered with a
remote control.
- What is required for the design process and technical process? How will it fit into my schedule?
- When the objects are touched—what will happen?
- The objects can work by having wires run under the board with a conductive connector to the surface
and the object.
CONSULTATION (CID)
Since the consultation yesterday was very in depth, today’s consultation was fast. I presented how the
board is going to work by using a Bare Conductive Board with a conductive ink ir tape that runs down the
board. I also proposed using materials like clay into the prototype.
I got encouraged to make a product vision video, to better help viewers understand my project.
Following yesterday’s consultation, today’s session was relatively brief. I presented the functionality
of the board, explaining that I will use a Bare Conductive board with
TRANS/MISSION: PREPERATION AND REFLECTION
I had the opportunity to present my dissertation at this year’s Trans/Mission conference. It was
intriguing to hear the themes presented by my group. Despite being grouped under the same
theme—Exploring Intersections—we all talked about very different topics.
I liked that, much like my own approach, they integrated unconventional themes into conventional ones
within the areas of their studies. As an example, one presenter from the BA Music program discussed the
aesthetics of music in underwater environments in games. For me, exploring ecological approaches
alongside music is something I wouldn’t have thought about. This aspect intrigued me, even as a
non-Music major.
IDEATION OF OBJECTS AND THEIR CONDUCTIVITY
WEEKLY ROUNDUP
This week, I experienced some uncertainty about my ability to tackle the technical challenges, fearing to repeat last semester’s result of only achieving my goal halfway. Due to this, I have decided that getting the Bare Conductive board will be a good investment for my project. Though I hesitated briefly due to the cost, I ultimately made the purchase because I believe it will greatly aid me in focusing on other aspects of my project, like the appearance and functionality of the toolkit.