Deleted Media, November 5

On November 5, I sorted the media by file size and deleted the files listed on the first five pages. Below are screenshots of the affected files.

Note that because these screenshots have been resized according to the instructions (ideally less than 100kb, and absolutely less than 200kb) they do not zoom well. If you want to include dense files like this in your posts—and there are many cases, such as your final Project 2 maps, where you will want to—please use a file sharing service. For example, click here to download the full resolution versions of these files.

Exercise 2.2 – Architectures – Gilberto Cardenas

My work is a very large campus with myriad of activities that take place daily. It’s never a dull moment. I created a map of my department to show the movement that takes place regularly, a map of the department floor, illustrations my interactions and privileges. Lastly, a birds eye view of the the community college, mapping out activities I do that are not part of my work routine.

Department– Foot Traffic Map

Office Foot Traffic

The map illustrates the foot traffic in my department. As I reflect on the map, I realized that I spend a lot of time in the storage room, usually to find office supples, but also at times to just find some quiet space. We don’t get many students that use the study area.

Floor– Various observation on department floor

Floor Observations

In observing this map, I realized there are areas that I am restricted from accessing. Either because they are meant for a certain type of person, or because I’ve been to lazy to explore. I also found that a lot of water-cooler conversation take place outside the actual water-cooler in the break room. Co-workers enjoy coming to my work area to converse about non-work related topics. I welcome the conversation as it builds cohesion amongst the staff.

Campus– Various observations on college campus

Campus Map

I am fortunate to be able to walk to work, and to take breaks during work and walk around the campus. During the weekends I like to come with my daughter to feed squirrels and at times get figs, oranges, and lemons from the trees on campus. I will at times walk through the parking lots and find coins on the ground. In the three years that I have worked at this campus, I have found a little over $5 dollars, which go directly to my daughters college fund.

Exercise 2.2 Architectures – Gary De La Cruz

Map 1 Home – Gary’s apartment layout illustrating use of space and lighting sources

My apartment layout is small and my living room and dining/kitchen area is actually one big space. I take advantage of this by dining, relaxing and studying in the one area. I don’t have a lot of access to natural light as only one wall has windows. I wanted to illustrate the light situation in my space by showing all the extra lighting/lamps I have to make up for the lack of sunlight.

Map 2 Apartment Community

Roughly 90% of the residents use the gym, only 30% of the residents use the work office/cafe area, 50% have pets and use the dog facilities. The lawn space is rarely used about 10% of the residents use this space.

Map 3 Surrounding Neighborhood, The District at Tustin Legacy

The District at Tustin Legacy is a mixed use area consisting of large retail, small retail, services, a food hall with smaller dining establishments, an AMC movie theatre, and bowling alley. Amalfi apts apartments is the closest residential area to the District, it is walking distance to the retail space. The District shares space with the military as this place used to be a military base. Most of the surrounding area is actually undeveloped or in the process of being developed.

Exercise 2.2 – Architectures – Youngri Kim

I recorded the spatial information of the three-step gradual scale around my house and added the interact information of people in the morning.

1. The House – A space where my family can share

 

2. The Apartment Complex – A space where neighborhoods in the same complex can share or use, House + House

 

3. The Village – A space where residents live in the same area, Complex + Complex

 

Project 2.1 Forces

Five forces:

I’ve chosen to use the campus where I work, and the mixed-use corridor between it’s location and the main downtown street in my town as the area of study.

Female-dominated areas: My domain includes part of a women’s college, and observed more women than men on those streets. A few blocks away, at the college where I work, I noticed certain study areas always have more women than men.

Educational: There are several churches, schools and studios in the area. I would be interested in seeing how educational activities represent a force in this area.

Events: With two colleges, the main downtown street, and an arts district within a few blocks from each other, there are certain areas that are very event heavy.

Kid-friendly: Parks, daycares and elementary schools? Age-specific events? What about the number of restaurants with kid menus or high chairs in this field? I see this as a layer on top of the events and educational.

Historic buildings: Which buildings are the oldest? Are any on historic registers?

About This Course

Informatics 282: Design and Prototyping integrates principles of design process with an introduction to time-based media and the methods used to design new interfaces, environments, services, and products that focus on the orchestration of user experience. You will be exposed to the characteristics of new design opportunities made feasible by digital technologies and the pivotal role of time and attention in contemporary design. Through lectures, analysis of a wide range of examples in communication, interaction, and experience design, and through studio-based assignments that provide opportunities for practical application and insight, you will be introduced to basic concepts, methods, tools and techniques used in the assessment, definition, and design of interactive experiences.

Informatics 282: Design and Prototyping is a course in the Master of Human Computer Interaction and Design program at the University of California, Irvine.