Saturday, March 22, 2008
zunera
My team!please i really want to help.Tell me what should i do what you guys want me to do i feel like a loser thanks :D cheers
project 3
this holiday is screwing up the shipping schedules i'm afraid.apparently there could be problems shipping Monday. there is an afordable option for the El wire, it comes with the switch and battery pack that has a belt loop atachment, so there should be no need for a battery pocket on the suits. possibly just a piece of fabrick that allows the belt clip to attach to.
the company is in Montreal and the price per unit of light wire and battery pack is 29.99 + shipping cost.
but there are too many variables to depend on i think. i am going to go to candian tire and where ever else i can think of to try and figure it out.
but again in reagrds to the suits the zippers or velcro...whatever we use should be in the back i think
*also i'm starting to re concidering crackable glow sticks for the lights
the company is in Montreal and the price per unit of light wire and battery pack is 29.99 + shipping cost.
but there are too many variables to depend on i think. i am going to go to candian tire and where ever else i can think of to try and figure it out.
but again in reagrds to the suits the zippers or velcro...whatever we use should be in the back i think
*also i'm starting to re concidering crackable glow sticks for the lights
Project Three
Hey Everyone,
I'll also be at school today until 4. So if anyone wants to meet up, especially suit people, i'm avaliable.
-Adam
I'll also be at school today until 4. So if anyone wants to meet up, especially suit people, i'm avaliable.
-Adam
Jesse on Saturday
Hi Class:
Please give me a call at 647.201.4255 if you want me to come down and meet with you today. I'm not necessarily in the building (as I haven't heard that anyone else is planning to be) but will be nearby. It's totally up to you.
-Jesse
Please give me a call at 647.201.4255 if you want me to come down and meet with you today. I'm not necessarily in the building (as I haven't heard that anyone else is planning to be) but will be nearby. It's totally up to you.
-Jesse
Documentation Team
We request that all teams keep photo and written record of noteworthy processes. If you feel to have us come and have us shower you with photo flash, instead of bathing yourself, let us know.
"Documentation" is composed of Amanda, Eve, Jenny, and Leigh.
(formerly: Leigh - and her lackies)
:)
"Documentation" is composed of Amanda, Eve, Jenny, and Leigh.
(formerly: Leigh - and her lackies)
:)
Suits!
zach, have we confirmed how the lights should work?? do we need a pocket for the batteries?? where should the pocket be?? should the zipper be in the back if the lights are on the front?? how many connections are we making with the lights?? im hoping to get this all started ASAP and i think that if we know how the lights are going to work we can all get started on our own. maybe you could let us know over the blog?? that way we all have access to the information. thanks!
Friday, March 21, 2008
Stuff from Jesse
Hi Class:
I got a message from my boss about Activate a while back that I should have shared with you sooner. Excerpts from this message are shown below.
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Dear Intro to Experience Design faculty
We made some important decisions/suggestions related to the final project. PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY:
1) We will be changing the name to
ACTIVATE!!! XX: Experiments in Experience Design (the XX will be a graphic representation referencing the red X’s in the ceiling and also eXperiments in experience… and changing the activation time - 2:30- 4:30 (this works well with Lib Studies courses and allows students to stagger their participation to accommodate being in a class).
2) The project will be taking place in the following locations now, instead of solely in the Park:
· The Great Hall (5-7 projects)
· The Auditorium (5-7 projects
· Lambert Lounge (rm 187), adjoining the Park (2-4 projects)
· The Mader/Caldwell Passageway (2-3 projects)
· The Main Lobby (passing through, not building anything)(1 project – not physical))
· Butterfield Park (if groups really want to use it, they are welcome to do so, but it will not be a centralized, high-energy site this year). (as many as want it)
IDEAS/RATIONALE:
· involve the whole school community
· create a zone of activityfrom Great Hall to Park/Auditorium that pulls people on campus into our experience design experiments and engages them in the ideas
· bring it largely indoors to cope with the earlier date and potential weather problems and COLDNESS factor (as well as participation/community issues)
· allow for some digital media or more ‘virtual’ or technological projects if desired (better electricity too)
· work to a mandate for less heavy construction, less material waste, more mobility…
· ‘carnival’ atmosphere will lessen, and individual experiments gain space to breathe, gain visual presence and better production values - and are seen by more of the OCAD community
· add some written text explanation of the project overall – I will develop that with some help from you. Written blurb from each team would be valuable.
3) We’ll be making a logo banner, possibly referencing the red X’s in the ceiling as XX for Experience Experiments – which all groups can use as part of their promo efforts. I’ll get that to you by next week sometime. Concept: DON’T MAKE A POSTER (make some other form of advertisement for your project - incorporate logo piece).
I will send you additional info shortly, but just wanted to get this to you as I know things are rolling out right now.
Thanks,
Doreen
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Most of this should not be new to you. But there are three items of importance in this message that we talked about early on and have since forgotten.
1) No Waste! I notice that many things are being built. . . are they being built from reclaimed materials? Are the materials used recyclable in some way? THERE MUST BE A RECLAMATION PLAN IN PLACE FOR ALL MATERIALS EMPLOYED. Each team should figure out how they plan to deal with their output after the fact.
2) No Posters! I believe I may have only mentioned this in passing, and I'm sorry it didn't come up on Monday. Your posters are great. . . but your stick-men are better. PLEASE DO NOT POST ANY MORE POSTERS. Try to think of more solutions that step outside of the poster box.
3) A Write-up! Could Adam/Inbal please prepare a one-paragraph written description of your installation and post it ASAP?
Things seem to be moving along smoothly and fruitfully . . . remember that if you need my help, I can be around the school tomorrow between 12 and 5.
-Jesse
I got a message from my boss about Activate a while back that I should have shared with you sooner. Excerpts from this message are shown below.
----------------------------------------------------------
Dear Intro to Experience Design faculty
We made some important decisions/suggestions related to the final project. PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY:
1) We will be changing the name to
ACTIVATE!!! XX: Experiments in Experience Design (the XX will be a graphic representation referencing the red X’s in the ceiling and also eXperiments in experience… and changing the activation time - 2:30- 4:30 (this works well with Lib Studies courses and allows students to stagger their participation to accommodate being in a class).
2) The project will be taking place in the following locations now, instead of solely in the Park:
· The Great Hall (5-7 projects)
· The Auditorium (5-7 projects
· Lambert Lounge (rm 187), adjoining the Park (2-4 projects)
· The Mader/Caldwell Passageway (2-3 projects)
· The Main Lobby (passing through, not building anything)(1 project – not physical))
· Butterfield Park (if groups really want to use it, they are welcome to do so, but it will not be a centralized, high-energy site this year). (as many as want it)
IDEAS/RATIONALE:
· involve the whole school community
· create a zone of activityfrom Great Hall to Park/Auditorium that pulls people on campus into our experience design experiments and engages them in the ideas
· bring it largely indoors to cope with the earlier date and potential weather problems and COLDNESS factor (as well as participation/community issues)
· allow for some digital media or more ‘virtual’ or technological projects if desired (better electricity too)
· work to a mandate for less heavy construction, less material waste, more mobility…
· ‘carnival’ atmosphere will lessen, and individual experiments gain space to breathe, gain visual presence and better production values - and are seen by more of the OCAD community
· add some written text explanation of the project overall – I will develop that with some help from you. Written blurb from each team would be valuable.
3) We’ll be making a logo banner, possibly referencing the red X’s in the ceiling as XX for Experience Experiments – which all groups can use as part of their promo efforts. I’ll get that to you by next week sometime. Concept: DON’T MAKE A POSTER (make some other form of advertisement for your project - incorporate logo piece).
I will send you additional info shortly, but just wanted to get this to you as I know things are rolling out right now.
Thanks,
Doreen
----------------------------------------------------------
Most of this should not be new to you. But there are three items of importance in this message that we talked about early on and have since forgotten.
1) No Waste! I notice that many things are being built. . . are they being built from reclaimed materials? Are the materials used recyclable in some way? THERE MUST BE A RECLAMATION PLAN IN PLACE FOR ALL MATERIALS EMPLOYED. Each team should figure out how they plan to deal with their output after the fact.
2) No Posters! I believe I may have only mentioned this in passing, and I'm sorry it didn't come up on Monday. Your posters are great. . . but your stick-men are better. PLEASE DO NOT POST ANY MORE POSTERS. Try to think of more solutions that step outside of the poster box.
3) A Write-up! Could Adam/Inbal please prepare a one-paragraph written description of your installation and post it ASAP?
Things seem to be moving along smoothly and fruitfully . . . remember that if you need my help, I can be around the school tomorrow between 12 and 5.
-Jesse
project3
Hello team;
I am available on sunday if you guys want to meet up. i found some zippers but i dont think they r big enough. So lets meet up mail me at zunera_waheed@hotmail.com thankss
I am available on sunday if you guys want to meet up. i found some zippers but i dont think they r big enough. So lets meet up mail me at zunera_waheed@hotmail.com thankss
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Project 3 - Room Team
I believe we have 274 and we'll soon be ready to transform it. Rob will be buying wood from the lumber yard and it should cost us less than $25. Also i'll be getting the cardboard to cover up windows. As for the padding on those pipes we havent decided firmly on what material we will be using for that...we could use cardboard in the worst case scenario. I believe Mark has black fabric available to us, yes? no?? I just dont know when will we have full access to the room so we can start transforming it.
Andrey.
Andrey.
Logisitcs
My biggest worry at this point is completion of the suits. The more we can make the better. We should shoot for ten and no less. I should have made a post eariler today and completed a prototype but it didn't happen. I will personally make a protype suit if nessary. Zack, we have to get the suits done this weekend. You are the the head technical suit guy, this is your responsibility but i will help you. Let's get it done this weekend. I'm posting my number to the blog, yes, 416.471.6286.
Good luck team!
-Adam
Good luck team!
-Adam
Video Team
Ok, so we went to the AV department and they saisd that if I book the camera 2 days in advance that they would be able to provide that and a 25 ft. long cable. For a live feed we don't need a computer, but unfortunately, there is no way of hanging the cameras off the cieling for a good angle. we must use a tripod. We'll need about 3-4 tapes, ($20 total) if cables need to be purchased, it will be about $25 dollars total (for 30 ft RCA). and AV will provide averything else for free.
Helping promote our Installation!
Hey guys!
Hope you are all having a wonderfull week, I understand it is officaly spring right now.
So why isn't it here already?!?!?
Promo team placed some posters, but creating the stick man in alot of work, and seem like ppl took it away from the posters.
COME AND HELP!
On Monday morning Mark and myself will be meeting in the great hall to creat lots of lots of more posters. I know some ppl will have harder time to arrive so early, but if you can do the afford and come, ANYONE -not just promr team - that will be great.
The event is realy close, less then a week from today, I would like to hear when are the teams meeting - I'd love to come and give a hand.
SUITS - you are the most important team at the moment, it is important to meet as soon as possiblle, if you can meet in the week end- Sut or San - that will be the best. let me know.
PLS comment on this post so I'd know who is coming.
Shinbala@gmail.com
Inbal
Hope you are all having a wonderfull week, I understand it is officaly spring right now.
So why isn't it here already?!?!?
Promo team placed some posters, but creating the stick man in alot of work, and seem like ppl took it away from the posters.
COME AND HELP!
On Monday morning Mark and myself will be meeting in the great hall to creat lots of lots of more posters. I know some ppl will have harder time to arrive so early, but if you can do the afford and come, ANYONE -not just promr team - that will be great.
The event is realy close, less then a week from today, I would like to hear when are the teams meeting - I'd love to come and give a hand.
SUITS - you are the most important team at the moment, it is important to meet as soon as possiblle, if you can meet in the week end- Sut or San - that will be the best. let me know.
PLS comment on this post so I'd know who is coming.
Shinbala@gmail.com
Inbal
SUIT GROUP
Suit Group!! Marlissa and I were talking... we are both going to take a look at value village for large black (or dark) sweat shirts and sweat pants .... and then sew them together, add zippers etc... if anyone has these sweats they are getting rid of (or zippers laying around) at home please let us know ... I'm sure value village wont have 10 of these. Mark I know you mentioned you have bags of clothes .... do you have large sweaters and pants?
When is everyone in my group available? the sooner the better, I feel like Monday is a bit too late ... Sat or Sun? possibly?
Let me know
When is everyone in my group available? the sooner the better, I feel like Monday is a bit too late ... Sat or Sun? possibly?
Let me know
posters and stick men
hi team!
I was wondering if the 3 section posters are up or are we going with revealing the whole poster?
I have not yet received any information regarding our pipe cleaners stick men, can everybody please do as many as possible and be at school (Monday- if we are not doing the 3 sections poster) and Tuesday morning to put them up, we need it everywhere and feel free to put them in the bathrooms as well. Let's say we each do at least 50 stick men... is that okay?
Priscilla- I think we need Activate the Park logo on the posters
Room "Confirmed"
Hi All:
Please proceed as if Room 274 is confirmed. I'm 90% there, and feel confident that we've got it. There's still an off chance that we won't, but that's the best I can do for now.
More later,
-Jesse
Please proceed as if Room 274 is confirmed. I'm 90% there, and feel confident that we've got it. There's still an off chance that we won't, but that's the best I can do for now.
More later,
-Jesse
Project 3, Stick It
Hey guysFacebook event is doing great: 46 people confirmed as of now. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT JOINED THE EVENT DO SO AND INVITE YOUR FRIENDS:
I have a question; is this event for everyone or only OCAD Students? Can someone clarify this please.
Posters are up in the school (i only put up 24 of them, we should put up more), Priscilla i changed the poster cause it seemed kind of boring, i hope you dont mind. I also put up little stickers that said STICK IT! on them. I put them on water fountains, bathrooms, etc.
For the suit team, i got five 9V batteries from work for free, let me know if you need them. IF PEOPLE CAN PRINT THIS POSTER AND PUT SOME UP IN THEIR SPARE TIME THAT WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
Activate . . . please update the blog by midnight tonight.
All teams should update the blog with a detailed status report by midnight tonight. Please note the names of all the members of your team. If you're not yet on a team, please find one right away!
-Jesse
-Jesse
Activate (Project 3) - 7 days left!
Hi Class:
Just think: 20 people times 7 days equals 140 days of effort. . .
Keep pushing the project. Don't be afraid to make changes if they improve the experience. As a class, you've had many excellent ideas, and have an excess of talent - but your evaluation hinges on how well you come together as a group to implement an idea and make use of your talent.
Please continue to use the blog to keep everyone up to speed on what you're up to. If you weren't in class on Monday, it's up to you to volunteer for one of the groups listed, and be in touch with me if necessary.
I have cleared my schedule and am at your disposal this Saturday, March 22 from 12-5. Please email me (jjackson@faculty.ocad.ca) if you'd like to meet for any reason - for advice, for help with something, to vent - anything. I'll also be responding to emails and checking the blog frequently. This is your project to take ownership of, but I want to be as helpful to you as possible.
-Jesse
Just think: 20 people times 7 days equals 140 days of effort. . .
Keep pushing the project. Don't be afraid to make changes if they improve the experience. As a class, you've had many excellent ideas, and have an excess of talent - but your evaluation hinges on how well you come together as a group to implement an idea and make use of your talent.
Please continue to use the blog to keep everyone up to speed on what you're up to. If you weren't in class on Monday, it's up to you to volunteer for one of the groups listed, and be in touch with me if necessary.
I have cleared my schedule and am at your disposal this Saturday, March 22 from 12-5. Please email me (jjackson@faculty.ocad.ca) if you'd like to meet for any reason - for advice, for help with something, to vent - anything. I'll also be responding to emails and checking the blog frequently. This is your project to take ownership of, but I want to be as helpful to you as possible.
-Jesse
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Sample Documentation Video
An example of project documentation, from Susan Gorbet's class from last year. Personally, I think the video is too long.
-Jesse
-Jesse
Room Status Update
Hi Class:
Sorry it's taken so long to me to get back to you about the room. I'm actually in a semi-desperate fight with the administration to get you room 274. The Lambert Lounge is being used by another class, though they're willing to have us join them if we don't mind their "screaming" installation. . . obviously not ideal.
I think I'm going to win this fight, but this isn't confirmed. Continue to presume that we have room 274, but don't start to actually build anything until I give the final go-ahead.
-Jesse
Sorry it's taken so long to me to get back to you about the room. I'm actually in a semi-desperate fight with the administration to get you room 274. The Lambert Lounge is being used by another class, though they're willing to have us join them if we don't mind their "screaming" installation. . . obviously not ideal.
I think I'm going to win this fight, but this isn't confirmed. Continue to presume that we have room 274, but don't start to actually build anything until I give the final go-ahead.
-Jesse
Lumber Prices
Hey guys,
I took a little trip to the lumber yard today, to get an idea of cost for lumber. This is the most basic supplies I could think of to build the frame. $1.97 for 2"x3"x8' and $5.77 for thin 4'x8' ply wood. I also thought for safety reasons, we might want to look into foam padding for the pipping that runs on the East wall. I also think we should talk to the wood shop, whether they had any timber to spare or, if once out exhibit is done, they could use the wood afterwards to keep the waste to a minimum.
I took a little trip to the lumber yard today, to get an idea of cost for lumber. This is the most basic supplies I could think of to build the frame. $1.97 for 2"x3"x8' and $5.77 for thin 4'x8' ply wood. I also thought for safety reasons, we might want to look into foam padding for the pipping that runs on the East wall. I also think we should talk to the wood shop, whether they had any timber to spare or, if once out exhibit is done, they could use the wood afterwards to keep the waste to a minimum.
EL Wire
hi everyone, i have found a product that could potential solve all our problems. its called el wire and its made specialy for this purpose...which is costumes
http://www.elbestbuy.com/meleofretogo.html
but as you can see they are kind of expensive and with shipping and tax would most likely be out of our range
whats everyone think, possibly 10 is too many...how about 7 or 8
http://www.elbestbuy.com/meleofretogo.html
but as you can see they are kind of expensive and with shipping and tax would most likely be out of our range
whats everyone think, possibly 10 is too many...how about 7 or 8
Are We Sewing?
Hi my team! i didnt hear from any one. Are we sewing or no and lets meet up..mail me or make a post thankssss
The mysterious blue light???
the mysterious blue light is in fact a type of light graffiti. called a L.E.D throwie
ckeck it out on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fbAEejVK0w&feature=related
ckeck it out on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fbAEejVK0w&feature=related
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
What Room and What Time ?
Hey everybody,
This is just a note asking if the room team could drop a post when location of our chosen room is confirmed because the promotions team would like that information on our poster. Please post the room number ASAP as soon as you find out please!
Also, if anyone knows for sure if the time specified on our assignment sheet (2:30-4:30pm) is still up to date please let me know! It will also need to be on our poster!
Thanks.
Priscilla.
This is just a note asking if the room team could drop a post when location of our chosen room is confirmed because the promotions team would like that information on our poster. Please post the room number ASAP as soon as you find out please!
Also, if anyone knows for sure if the time specified on our assignment sheet (2:30-4:30pm) is still up to date please let me know! It will also need to be on our poster!
Thanks.
Priscilla.
Lotsa Promotions Stuff
Hey everyone just wanted to go over some things. Priscilla im still waiting on you to send the poster before five so i could photocopy it at work for free. Email me at mo07tj@student.ocad.ca or at markovsey@hotmail.com . I tried to add as many people on facebook from the class but i couldnt find some of you. So if you can add me Mark O in the OCAD network. The event page should be created some point today. For Zack's suit team let me know if you're going to buy coveralls or if you're planning on sewing the suit together cause i have garbage bags full of clothing i was going to donate to goodwill in my laundry room, if you need them let me know. For the group doing the room itself, my mom is going to find out today how much fabric she can take for free so ill let you know. Is this event only for OCAD students or can anyone come and try it out? Please comment on this post to let me know.
Promotions team
-priscilla send the poster
-im going to get pipe cleaners from work today to make the stick men (who wants to be in charge of that??)
-i had an idea and i want to know what the class thinks of it. what if we had footsteps (stickers) leading from the entrance of the school to the screen. does this interest anyone?
P.S THE FACEBOOK EVENT IS CREATED SO EVERYONE JOIN AND POST STUFF. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!
Promotions team
-priscilla send the poster
-im going to get pipe cleaners from work today to make the stick men (who wants to be in charge of that??)
-i had an idea and i want to know what the class thinks of it. what if we had footsteps (stickers) leading from the entrance of the school to the screen. does this interest anyone?
P.S THE FACEBOOK EVENT IS CREATED SO EVERYONE JOIN AND POST STUFF. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!
Monday, March 17, 2008
Project Three - Groups
Suits: - $100
Marlissa
Milena
Nicole
Leigh
Zack
Zunera
Room: - $25
Andery
Emily
Rob
Movie: - $50
Ann
Banafshe
Allison
Promotion: - $30
Mark
Priscilla
Heejin
Song
Amy
Documentation: - $25
Jenny
Eve
Amanda
Logistics:
Inbal
Adam (me)
Hey everybody, above are the groups and their preliminary budget. Some people may still need to be added as I think a couple other people were absent. The Project is DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26TH, so we got to get cracking. Jesse is going to make labels for our groups so please use them. I know there was some talk of using Facebook, which is fine for promotion, but not for communicating with each other about the project. If you have any questions or concerns you should make a blog post. Also you can contact me or Inbal directly:
Inbal - shinbala@gmail.com
Adam - adammarkoliver@hotmail.com
I think our biggest concern will be suit construction, and i know Zack is spearheading the technical aspect of that so if there is any problem or you guys need help let us know sooner rather than later.
Kick it homies.
-Adam
Marlissa
Milena
Nicole
Leigh
Zack
Zunera
Room: - $25
Andery
Emily
Rob
Movie: - $50
Ann
Banafshe
Allison
Promotion: - $30
Mark
Priscilla
Heejin
Song
Amy
Documentation: - $25
Jenny
Eve
Amanda
Logistics:
Inbal
Adam (me)
Hey everybody, above are the groups and their preliminary budget. Some people may still need to be added as I think a couple other people were absent. The Project is DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26TH, so we got to get cracking. Jesse is going to make labels for our groups so please use them. I know there was some talk of using Facebook, which is fine for promotion, but not for communicating with each other about the project. If you have any questions or concerns you should make a blog post. Also you can contact me or Inbal directly:
Inbal - shinbala@gmail.com
Adam - adammarkoliver@hotmail.com
I think our biggest concern will be suit construction, and i know Zack is spearheading the technical aspect of that so if there is any problem or you guys need help let us know sooner rather than later.
Kick it homies.
-Adam
Tie things on the tree. . .
we could reconstruct a tree and tie things on it....paper...objects.marigold sees one little tie with an idea written on it, she decides to do the same so she writes her idea on the post-it and ties it on the tree too!! many many people do the same!
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Project 3(Collecting) - Andrey Chernykh
The device will not necessarily collect money only, it could incorporate Jesse's idea of OCAD pocket (students will throw whatever is in their pockets in the containers).
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