Computer Built for Artists
Speculative Computer
For this project I had focused on creating a computer specifically made for artists. I made it
touch screen, portable; with the option to share creations with other users in a gallery space.
There would be a wrist rest and the monitor would curve inwards to allow the user to see the screen in a more
surrounded, comfortable and intimate way.
After reading the required readings, I reiterated the computer to include more animation and interactive elements
as well as taking into consideration the user's level of comfort while using the computer, because
the way humans are built have a lot to do with our grip, fingers, wrist and how we use things as
simple as a doorknob or opening a jar.
Using Google Docs as Design
Synthesiac Software & Peripheral
This project allowed me to rethink the ways that we use computer programs, especially the mundane ones that
for things such as work documents or writing papers for school. It allowed me to look at interactions differently and combine
different elements and areas together that I haven't thought about before.
For this project, I used Google Documents as my medium and created various designs by using different colors, glyphs, and sizes.
By doing so, I was allowed to view Google Docs as a program that doesn't have boundaries of just existing as a space to write
papers, but also to create colorful artwork and typography.
First Day of School
My Networked Identity
Reading "Glitch Feminism" inspired me to think about my own experiences in present day society as an Asian American woman. Using coding I created a website where I tried to recreate my first day of school this semester; where I was sexually assaulted on the subway. I wanted to portray the feelings as well as the misogny that I, as well as many other women experience on a daily. By using hyperlinks, color, and background video, and font choice, and I wanted to try and immerse the user into my personal experience as much as possible. Using quotes and checkboxes I tried to show the satrical way of the trauma that I experienced, but also convey the message of how things really were. Users can hover over the quotes to see my responses.