Archive for April, 2007


The Inner Fabric of New York City

Object-driven exhibit design An attempt to push boundaries, providing an object as personal guide, which leads through and becomes a part of an exhibit.

The Inner Fabric of New York City is a proposal for an object-driven exhibit, discussing the role and impact of the garment industry on New York City.
Over the last two decades, many museums have put their energies into object driven exhibit design. The presented thesis project attempts to...CONTINUE READING »
Monday, April 30th, 2007
Barton, Jake,Lara Muzicant,Projects,SIG Wearables,Spring Show 2007,Thesis,Thesis Spring 2007 | Comments Off on The Inner Fabric of New York City

Spring Comes to ITP

We celebrate Springtime, in displaying a Robin\'s nest, holding an LCD showing a video of a bird feeding it\'s babies.


Spring Dawn
- Meng Haoran (689-740)

I awake light-hearted this morning of spring.
Everywhere round me the singing of birds.
But now I remember the night, the storm.
And I wonder how many blossoms were broken. ...CONTINUE READING »
Monday, April 30th, 2007
Expanding Interactive Video,Fitzgerald, Scott,Lisa Lurie,Peng Zhao,Projects,Spring Show 2007 | Comments Off on Spring Comes to ITP

vlogbot

A internet video podcast subscription service that simplifies watching, finding, and sharing video podcast shows.

A internet video podcast subscription service that simplifies watching, finding, and sharing video podcast shows. ...CONTINUE READING »

Human Nest

Human nest is a leeway where one can find themselves in the wonderland of a forest.

Human Nest is a space in which a person can sit down and have the ultimate experience of Mother Nature. One can relax and listen to the sounds of forests and enjoy the beautiful countryside photography. ...CONTINUE READING »
Monday, April 30th, 2007
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Social Bomb

Social Bomb turns real-time social interactions into a dynamic game of reputation where the only way to win is to know the right people.

Social Bomb is a game about social circles and quantified reputation scores. The current version is designed to accommodate 15-20 players. Each player is awarded points for being near players with higher reputations, and penalized for being near players with lower reputations. Bonuses and penalties are applied according to overall...CONTINUE READING »

Feel The Sound

Sound recognizing alert system for the deaf and hard of hearing

Feel The Sound is a project developed for people with hearing impairment, offering a mobile and customizable alerting device. It consists of two wirelessly networked components: one that listens to recognize pre-recodeded sounds and one that alerts the user by vibrating and also providing visual reference. A few different sound...CONTINUE READING »

Improving Posture and Pressure for Handwriting

This projects measures handwriting pressure and foot position to help grade school students improve their handwriting by improving their posture and pencil pressure.

This project measures whether a student\'s feet are securely placed on the floor and whether or not a student is pressing down too hard while writing. The student receives ongoing feedback and is encouraged to make a connection between how his or her posture can affect his or her handwriting. ...CONTINUE READING »
Monday, April 30th, 2007
Daniel Soltis,Developing Assistive Technology,Di Iorio, Annette / Schimmel, John,Heidi A Press,Projects,SIG Assistive,Spring Show 2007 | Comments Off on Improving Posture and Pressure for Handwriting

Final Thesis Concept

e4oxy provides a communication platform which encourages and allows for the creation, distribution and collaborative engagement through user generated mobile media creations in a public sphere.

e4oxy is a platform which enables the average mobile user to not only leave a digital mark onto a public venue, but also share this experience with their friends and community.
For my thesis I will discuss how e4oxy can be used within the 42nd...CONTINUE READING »
Monday, April 30th, 2007
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PopTop Portfolio

A next-generation portfolio.

PopTop Portfolio (PTP) is a digital showcase of an artist\'s work. This prototype is designed to improve upon a photographer\'s portfolio. Conventionally, photographers assemble their portfolio by making a book of high-quality prints of their work. PTP improves upon the photographer\'s book by providing greater control over his or her...CONTINUE READING »
Monday, April 30th, 2007
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Door Secure

A sustainable approach to security.

Door Secure is a home and building security camera that uses renewable energy sources. This approach lessens the owner\'s dependence on non-renewable energy while ensuring the camera works when it is needed most.

The myriad devices that we rely on in our daily habits can draw a lot of...CONTINUE READING »