The Work This Week:
The most significant aspect of this week was our halves presentation on Monday, which can be viewed here.
Preliminary feedback is that our presentation was strong, but some of our answers to questions asked were vague, which led us to thinking about nailing down our prototype, and scope, as soon as possible.
As part of this process, we are hoping to have a fully completed prototype by next week, which combines the PC + iPad interactions, utilizes the “where are you from?” question, and then displays the associative visualizations. This is then something that we can test during ETC Playtest Day on Saturday November 3rd, and also show to our client for feedback.
For our prototype, we focused on combining the frontend and backend elements into one (for now, we are testing with using CMU-based typography instead of the map for better efficiency):
- Different pixel sizes were tested, as well as how to get the x,y positions (nodes) from each one
- A JSON file was then written of all the position data
- Code was run to test if the users have similar information (i.e. where are you from)
- A new node graph was created based on the nodal information of the similar users
Additionally, we switched to angular because it can support html, which helps us develop more easily with web designers
Going Forward:
Meanwhile, we have also begun the process of installing our prototype into the ETC lobby to test with visitors, especially prospective students coming to the ETC. We’re hopeful to get this physical space ready around the same time that the prototype is done.
Also, we have reached out to our client to see if we can test with SimpleBooth technology, and it looks like we may be able to test it out in our space in the Tepper Building.
Our next client meeting will be held next week. Additionally, we are in the process of scheduling meetings with Chris Klug to discuss lighting and Jesse Schell to discuss design; we also are trying to schedule a time to visit Deep Local as well. Until next week!