This is the basis for the gestural-based music player. Here is a list of the inspiration and gestures for the device. Gestural interface: Gestures: Pointing to start, swipe left for last track, right for next track, ASL letter B with a relaxed thumb for stop/pause, raise open palms for increased volume and lower for decreased…
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Minority Report and Gestural Interface
Speculate on the future of the gestural interface. Will it become commonplace? Is it “better” than our current touch-based interfaces such as keyboards/mice or even touchscreens? Gestural interface is not the future. It is part of it. Humans are constantly in need of touch based interactions. When Microsoft launched the Kinect for Xbox, it sought…
Wizard of Interacting
There are numerous means of interacting with devices. This FlashTouch device, allows data communication between touch screens. However, it does seem to be a bit outmoded given the advancement of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies. Although this device is dated, it shows a behind the scenes view of how the product operates. This allows the viewer…
Circle of the Central Core
This is the final iteration of the Circle of the Central Core exhibit. Seen in the video are the images, words and interface used in this kiosk. It is a simple, circular design. With a touch-screen, one controls the movement of the Circle. Turning sideways allows for better viewing angles; which creates opportunities for enjoyment…
Circle of the Central Core
Here one discovers the joy of the museum. Each different exhibit is a further exploration into what it means to be truly human. The Circle of the Central Core (in paper prototype) displays this finely. It shows how different factors of life play a role into developing us, as people, into something larger and connected…
Circle of the Central Core: User Test
What is more important than understanding the human experience? So often, individuals seek out understanding regarding purpose, or how their story relates to a larger narrative. At the University of Illinois, there is a museum which deals with this topic; the Spurlock Museum. Walking into the museum, the first thing a museum patron would notice…
Project I Ex. A
What connects the core of humanity? To what extent are the people, places and practices between individuals unified? Where can a common, central image or device be located for people to discover such a thing? The answer lies within this link:https://benjaminnio.web.illinois.edu/wp/2018/09/11/project-1-ex-a/ There one will discover what is hoped to be the next stage in museum…