Your group had great renderings and sketches that let us see what the overhanging structure would actually look like. It is a really clean design that guides the progression of the people as they walk along the structure.
You stated that one of your goals was to persuade visitors to possibly create their own turbines at home. How would they get the tools to do that? Or rather, how could the process of building one be simplified so that the visitors would actually be able to build their own turbine?
Your idea is beautifully done and so creative. I would love to see that in real life. As for the interactivity, would only a few sections be open to use a hand crank? It'd be really cool to see how much work needs to be done to push it up a wall, it'd also make the users feel so accomplished when they are done. I am still slightly worried about the location because the creek is a pretty cramped spot and adding another wall may make some users feel a bit claustrophobic.
I really liked the aesthetics of your arch. It looks very pleasing to the eye and at home in the space. I am a little concerned wanting to get people to create their own turbines is quite ambitious. Maybe going for s slightly smaller but still measurable goal is necessary.
I loved how the visitors got the feeling of being under/in the water, I really think this enhances the experience and makes it more memorable. I was wondering how exactly this would be powered and how adaptable/movable it is to other locations. I also wrote down some of the professionals comments for you: Maybe put plants on the back, is there a better way to go about the lighting system, your energy pumping vs-the suns energy.(plants make water not flow as hard, have part of the exhibit with plants and part without), possible seating.. a bench? Great work guys! this is definitely something I would want to go check out and come back to! :)
I really like everything about this exhibit. It is aesthetically pleasing, fun, informative, and appeals to all learning types and ages. The presentation was very well done also, good job showing all the representations of the exhibit. Have you planned what the information inside/under the arc will say? That is something that interests me, but may not be the correct next step. Your ideas are excellent and I was very impressed with the presentation.
I think that the design of this exhibit is great because it would definitely be able to draw in visitors and create curiosity into how the exhibit works. I also like how you took into consideration other potential sites that the exhibit could be placed in and how it would deal with issues, such as the no access to moving water.
The interlocking wave that you designed is attractive and will work great as a spatial exhibit. I am concerned with the technical aspects of the project and how it will function. More design should be focused on for the mechanics of this idea. Also, some digital diagrams will be helpful in explaining the process.
I liked your idea, and thought your visuals were interesting. However, I had trouble understanding how it worked until pretty far into the presentation even with the visuals. Your team seems to have fairly ambitious outcomes for the project. I thought your storyboard designs were good, but again the function of the exhibit was a little confusing in the storyboard.
I thought that the project overall was strong. The gesture of the project was effective. One thing that really struck me was how this project would adapt to several sites. It seems to be too site specific, so I think that might be something to work on. That one image with the exhibit being covered with plants was really appealing. I like the idea of having flowing water under the vegetation, in a way making it analogous to the earth, and the way vegetation relies on water to grow.
Presentation: Nice slides! Good mix of images, sketches, photo collages. Delivery was excellent.
Design: - Major elements to consider: - Think about how the presentation might be experienced in terms of location of elements/signage/creek? Having users turn around to view signage might be challenging? Maybe have some signage in view, and expanded ideas on wall behind. - Think about the function/use of the canopy in relation to the rest of the exhibit. Is this getting your focus to the detriment of working out the other components? Can you do something that is not permanent? Attached to existing wall? - Consider interactivity part…is hand crank conceptually related? Is there a way to talk about power right off the bat, e.g, power necessary to pump water up in relation to the amount of energy generated by water? - Think about connections in the project: between effort of crank and power generation of turbines, between canopy and water element, between signage and other elements, etc. - Issues re: Sammy the Steelhead? Local connections? Are there household applications for turbines? - Think through the learning objectives, are they realistic? How will design encourage people to build turbine after visiting (or why would they?)
- Positive Elements o Simple but visually interesting idea of using water to power something o Want experience to stick in memory and also learn something..good outcomes! o Interesting layout (zones) of exhibit o Project has potential to create a compelling environment vs an object to be viewed
Your group had great renderings and sketches that let us see what the overhanging structure would actually look like. It is a really clean design that guides the progression of the people as they walk along the structure.
ReplyDeleteYou stated that one of your goals was to persuade visitors to possibly create their own turbines at home. How would they get the tools to do that? Or rather, how could the process of building one be simplified so that the visitors would actually be able to build their own turbine?
Your idea is beautifully done and so creative. I would love to see that in real life. As for the interactivity, would only a few sections be open to use a hand crank? It'd be really cool to see how much work needs to be done to push it up a wall, it'd also make the users feel so accomplished when they are done. I am still slightly worried about the location because the creek is a pretty cramped spot and adding another wall may make some users feel a bit claustrophobic.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the aesthetics of your arch. It looks very pleasing to the eye and at home in the space. I am a little concerned wanting to get people to create their own turbines is quite ambitious. Maybe going for s slightly smaller but still measurable goal is necessary.
ReplyDeleteI loved how the visitors got the feeling of being under/in the water, I really think this enhances the experience and makes it more memorable. I was wondering how exactly this would be powered and how adaptable/movable it is to other locations. I also wrote down some of the professionals comments for you: Maybe put plants on the back, is there a better way to go about the lighting system, your energy pumping vs-the suns energy.(plants make water not flow as hard, have part of the exhibit with plants and part without), possible seating.. a bench?
ReplyDeleteGreat work guys! this is definitely something I would want to go check out and come back to! :)
I really like everything about this exhibit. It is aesthetically pleasing, fun, informative, and appeals to all learning types and ages. The presentation was very well done also, good job showing all the representations of the exhibit. Have you planned what the information inside/under the arc will say? That is something that interests me, but may not be the correct next step. Your ideas are excellent and I was very impressed with the presentation.
ReplyDeleteI think that the design of this exhibit is great because it would definitely be able to draw in visitors and create curiosity into how the exhibit works. I also like how you took into consideration other potential sites that the exhibit could be placed in and how it would deal with issues, such as the no access to moving water.
ReplyDeleteThe interlocking wave that you designed is attractive and will work great as a spatial exhibit. I am concerned with the technical aspects of the project and how it will function. More design should be focused on for the mechanics of this idea. Also, some digital diagrams will be helpful in explaining the process.
ReplyDeleteI love how you guys tweaked it so it doesn't block the creek any more!
ReplyDeleteI do wonder what will happen when the creek runs lower than it was when we saw it though...
I liked your idea, and thought your visuals were interesting. However, I had trouble understanding how it worked until pretty far into the presentation even with the visuals. Your team seems to have fairly ambitious outcomes for the project. I thought your storyboard designs were good, but again the function of the exhibit was a little confusing in the storyboard.
ReplyDeleteI thought that the project overall was strong. The gesture of the project was effective. One thing that really struck me was how this project would adapt to several sites. It seems to be too site specific, so I think that might be something to work on.
ReplyDeleteThat one image with the exhibit being covered with plants was really appealing. I like the idea of having flowing water under the vegetation, in a way making it analogous to the earth, and the way vegetation relies on water to grow.
H2WHOA! – Instructor Comments
ReplyDeletePresentation: Nice slides! Good mix of images, sketches, photo collages. Delivery was excellent.
Design:
- Major elements to consider:
- Think about how the presentation might be experienced in terms of location of elements/signage/creek? Having users turn around to view signage might be challenging? Maybe have some signage in view, and expanded ideas on wall behind.
- Think about the function/use of the canopy in relation to the rest of the exhibit. Is this getting your focus to the detriment of working out the other components? Can you do something that is not permanent? Attached to existing wall?
- Consider interactivity part…is hand crank conceptually related? Is there a way to talk about power right off the bat, e.g, power necessary to pump water up in relation to the amount of energy generated by water?
- Think about connections in the project: between effort of crank and power generation of turbines, between canopy and water element, between signage and other elements, etc.
- Issues re: Sammy the Steelhead? Local connections? Are there household applications for turbines?
- Think through the learning objectives, are they realistic? How will design encourage people to build turbine after visiting (or why would they?)
- Positive Elements
o Simple but visually interesting idea of using water to power something
o Want experience to stick in memory and also learn something..good outcomes!
o Interesting layout (zones) of exhibit
o Project has potential to create a compelling environment vs an object to be viewed