DSDN112 - Handography.

Sync dataaaaaaaaaa, Helvetica, why do you pixelate? :(

Another idea for a holographic navigational interface, although its more layout than interface. I'm playing with the ideas of the human hand as a cursor to interact with a holographic grid of sorts.

DSDN112 - Another Concept | Idea | Thing.

I don't even know what to say about this really, I wanted to try the idea of a 3D interactive interface, so in sense, the interaction of a shrunk, portable, virtual environment for the purposes of navigation.

DSDN112 - Addional Rough Concept(s) Aquired.

So, I went and done another rough concept, yay. So after I actually finished this, I felt it was more of an adaptation or improvement on my previous not really a concept because of similarities, probably just the dome shape at the end of the Kelburn Campus map, but hey, concepts.

Thoughts, well. So far I've felt that my concepts, although conceptual have been too.. restricting for a futuristic interface and doesn't grasp the whole concept of being "futuristic".

When I think futuristic, I think of freedom. Digital freedom, customization, infinite, transparency, matte, sleek, fathomable, light, reflection, class, three-dimensional, fourth-dimensional and those are just what currently come straight to mind, however more research may be needed to improve "envisionment".


 

A Thought, a statement, the truth.

Why are futuristic interfaces always blue or purple? Its a trend I've noticed I just followed it. This pisses me off. =__= what ever happened to green or orange? The original computing colors.

DSDN112 - One rough concept.

So, I did a quick digital sketch. Cause' you know, I could.
Not my best sketch I've ever digitally illustrated and it sickens me, but as time is of the essence I figured it doesn't really matter since their just conceptual ideas... rough conceptual ideas.. of which direction I would like to pursue, per-say.

So, in this basic sketch I included the things I usually use with a few additions from other options GPS devices use, like a digital compass/location finder. As you clearly see, the options are labeled such as a timetable for when classes are, a hybrid map for finding locations think... Google earth? I guess, If i were to base anything off this I'd have to refine and make that feature more unique, a battery indicator, since something needs to power said device, right? - Can look into alternative energy sources(kinetic, bio, heat, etc).

Pictures should be self-explanatory.

p.s, I need to remind myself to read though this and edit it since I don't really read what I type half the time. :) hmmmm, probably polish these drawing up to a high-standard too, if I feel the need, which I do.

Opacity probably needs editing, but you know. w/e - Random street photos that aren't in New Zealand/Wellington because I'm lazy. <3 Sup.

You can't read it, so click Here. :)

Inspirations, Ideas and thoughts: 001

Seeing as this is going to be a digital navigational interface, I wanted to think out side the box, although, I fear everyone is going to be doing something that relates to Hyper-reality or Argument-Reality, therefor I could prove to become unoriginal amongst the masses. However, besides the first post I did, here are more inspirational images and such I want to try incorporate ideas from as many as possible.

Being a half-blooded comes in handy relating to pop-culture half the time, seeing as I grew up with an extensive Asian background which lead to watch alot of  Chinese and other foreign cartoons and just happens to still stick.

An example of Argumented-Reality, would be the image above, a device that allows the user(s) to see virtual images in three dimensional space, in other words reality.  I would like to use something like this in my storyboard/video, the idea of both digital and physical realms? really interests me, as it is something that is not only in development by companies like Microsoft and Google Android but it has also been shown in thousands of Si-Fi movies and video games, an on going, ever evolving idea, which I would wish to refine for the use of navigational purposes.

Other things I was looking at were more physical, interactive devices, such as a "map-orb" thingy, from another cartoon I follow, as shown below.

The way the author of the series designed this spherical device was compact, a small sphere that uncompressed to show holographic images of an area, inside or outside depending on what the user wants to view or has discovered and mapped. I liked the idea of an object that projects into something bigger, the idea of compact and space saving, the ability to set markers which would show up on a user heads-up-display.




RE: from Bram Snijders / SITD on Vimeo.

This video is a demonstration of exploring and merging alternate realities. What I like about this is although simple, it shows a slowly merging and unwinding of the digital and physical worlds, if I were to use this as a navigational element, I would light up certain buildings, foot paths, etc to show the user what direction to head in, routes to take, etc.






Augmented (hyper)Reality: Domestic Robocop from Keiichi Matsuda on Vimeo.



Another video/example for inspiration.

Augmented City 3D from Keiichi Matsuda on Vimeo.

Although I already posted this, I liked this, in terms of detail, the person who created this short film paid attention to detail it makes me ask myself, if hyper-reality did exist would advertising actually be like this? Millions and millions of virtual windows cluttering your personal space upon waking up in the morning, going for a walk outside? Is this truely the evolution of consumerism? etc.


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DSDN112 - Current Navigational Systems and Methods

Defining the term, "GPS", GPS stands for global positioning system, The system consists of about 20 satellites, each containing an atomic clock. Each satellite continually broadcasts a signal announcing the position of the satellite and the time according to its clock. This is done to great accuracy and with high precision.  A GPS receiver collects data from 3 or more satellites, and by measuring the differences in received times from different satellites can fix its position to an accuracy of a few feet.

 GPS and how it works, (na), retrieved from: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_GPS_stand_for_and_how_does_it_work

Currently in the world of digital navigation and navigation interfaces there are many brands and types of Global Positioning Systems or more commonly GPS devices, a majority of these branded devices(TomTom, Garmin) are for use within a vehicle, though hand held versions of these are also available. 


On the more personal side of navigation we have things like our cellphones which mostly these days have applications such as the Google maps.app on the iPhone iOS or Android device(s). These applications act like fully featured personal GPS systems that are mobile within or with out a vehicle and use cellphone towers in conjunction with satellite to pinpoint your exact location via the "Locational Services or Where-Am-I function(Varies on device).

The other side of the navigational coin, the non-digital or more physical navigation we have things such at Global Atlases, local maps, information boards, street signs and painted arrows even the old magnetic & non-magnetic compass.

The Pros and Cons of Auto-Navigational Systems.

• Digital Navigational Systems, Pros.
•  If a vehicle based GPS, you can locate a vehicle if stolen/lost via cellphone or an internet based service.

• Track your route no matter where you go, making it possible to retrace your steps in order to find your way back where you started.

• Some GPS devices and be used as Digital Compasses rather than telling you where to go.

•  Digital Navigational Systems, Cons.
•  Map data could be out-dated, due to new roads, buildings etc, which makes it near impossible to have accurate data at all times.

• Devices could have problems working inside buildings or dense forestry areas, in hindsight this could prove to be a problem in cities or in New Zealand in general, as we have areas were road is indeed covered in dense forest/vegetation.

• Batteries, even if rechargeable, could become a hassle, as the device is more likely to always be active depending on what type or brand it is.

• They do not recognize things in front of the user, rivers, mountains etc.

• Can prove to be costly.

•   Physical Navigational Systems, Pros.
• Physical Hard-copy of recent map data, usually correct, updated every so often/few years. Sold by most stores, can be inside information pamphlets.

• Most commonly used, road signs, navigation arrows, etc.

•   Physical Navigational Systems, Cons..
• Tear and ware over time.

• Layout could be difficult for those foreign with maps to read. 

• Harder to pin-point a direct route to location.

Images of Current Digital Navigational Interfaces.

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