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Jacquard Loom

The Jacquard Loom, which Joseph Marie Jacquard developed in 1801, uses a series of pasteboard cards with holes punched in them. The hole pattern represented the pattern that the loom had to follow in weaving cloth. The loom could produce entirely different weaves using different sets of cards. Charles Babbage adopted the use of punched cardsaround 1830 to control his Analytical Engine. The synthesis of numerical calculation, predetermined operation and output, along with a way to organize and input instructions in a manner relatively easy for humans to conceive and produce, led to the modern development of computer programming. Development of computer programming accelerated through the Industrial Revolution.

In the late 1880s, Herman Hollerith invented the recording of data on a medium that could then be read by a machine.

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Critique, Alpha presentation

The critique after presenting "Olfactive Expression" was very insightful. I have been engrossed in the preliminary process of project for a while now thus others comments gave fresh insight in certain sections.

The comments were quite positive in the terms of the larger navigational structure of the project however there was fair amount of discussion

on the identity of the project specifically, logo. The important point that I have to  addresses further while working on my project identity is to focus more on

the aspect of smell ( visually)  rather than sound. It becomes even more important when the applications are designed using elements from the project identity.

Another aspect of project that lead to discussion was to consider the budget factor. The discussion was predominantly about targeting

larger audience. Partly I believe that Moma (as a chosen location) itself would generate fairly larger audience but one of ways I plan to addresses it is by

bringing clarity in my project identity and its applications.  

Other elements of the project include website and space. During the critique the navigational structure of the website seemed resolved although the layout

will change based on the changes in identity. The physical space of the exhibit had mixed reviews, although I feel that after finishing couple of other views

it will be clear. I also plan to show details on the walls in terms of information graphics. 

Lastly the movie. Honestly it wasn't thought through and was still under the process of developing but if I plan to include it in Beta presentation I would

try to find an interesting alternative to show smell visually. And consider sound thoughtfully.

On whole my critique was very helping and I am well aware of the aspects of project that I need to focus on. 

At present I am focussed on resolving my project aesthetically.    

Persona A

Persona A

Name: Matt Moser

Profession: Student, Product Design

Currently Pursuing: Product Design from Pratt Institute.

Background:

Matt is raised in Chicago. His father is an Architect and Mother

is a sculptor. As a kid he use to create objects with clay, wood and paper.

He loved to walk along Michigan Lake with his father during summer.

Description:

Matt  is a 21 year old design student. He is passionate about design.

He loves to read Design magazines, visit museums and attend lectures.

He is interested in exploring new methods and materials to create unique

design for product. He loves to mold materials based on the properties.

He interacts with various objects and existing products

to understand usability.

Skills: Pottery, carpentry, sculpture, 3D Printing  etc.

Prospective Job: IDEO.

Instance: 

Matt is usually free on weekends. He wants to visit MoMA this weekend. 
He is starting with a new assignment on Monday and wants to get inspired. 
MoMA is free for design students and thus easily accessible. 
He often goes to MoMA.


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Persona B

Persona B

Name: Sanky Mahendra

Profession: Urban Designer

Major: Landscape Design.

Currently Pursuing: Practicing Designer.

Background:

Sanky is raised in Hyderabad, India. His is inspired by his uncle who is an Architect.

Description:

Sanky is 27 yrs old. As a student he helped building huts with paper

Crete during Tsunami. He gave a presentation to TIFAC about the material he used. He loves to explore different media. He is a published author of a Book Re-Quarried. 
He tried to use organic alternatives to diffuse the smell of stagnant water. He loves

to study various parametric systems in nature and How they can be adapted to architecture and Landscape. He loves to read magazines like architectural review,

Architectural design. He loves to go to MoMA and MoMA store.

Skills: 3D printing, Autocad, Rhino, Wax Sculpting etc

Where does he see himself in five years: As an award-winning Designer.


Instance:
Sanky came to New York for his masters in 2005. He has been visiting MoMA since then.
He often checks new exhibits on MoMA website. He plans to visit MoMA as there are number of interesting exhibits.