A wonderful essay on the aesthetics of animation by David O Reilly
Here is an excerpt — however I recommend reading the whole thing.
“…The importance of animation aesthetics is such a subtle yet vitally important one. It might seem superficial to discuss these things, especially because cinema is so much more to do with content and story than a pure aesthetic experience, but nonetheless the visual nature of animation calls for debate on the subject. There is a continuous raft of animation, both commercial and independent, which looks the same, and I don’t believe it has to be so. The more we think about the subject the more playful and interesting computer animation becomes, the medium feels to me like a recently opened Pandora’s box which is still being examined, understood and tamed…”
http://www.davidoreilly.com/2009/08/basic-animation-aesthetics
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
OPEN-ENDED DESIGN FUTURE CHALLENGES FOR DESIGNERS AND DEVELOPERS WORKSHOP
This workshop is aimed at exploring issues surrounding new forms of technology design and development that reflect the increasing role that end-users have in dealing with novel technologies.
Web 2.0, social networks, and open source hardware and software platforms have led to a major shift in the conceptualization of “users”, from passive recipients of previously packaged content and/or functionality, to active participants that are able to re-configure, personalize and adapt the technology.
The conception of design being an ongoing, social process is not new and there have been many studies of open source communities in this respect. However, there is a current debate relating to several aspects related to such new patterns of usage and re-appropriation of technology. Some of the open questions are: Can we deliberately design for appropriation? What does it really mean to modify and develop technologies for such behavior in practical terms? How is the role of the designer or developer changing? Which new hardware and software platforms are being developed with an eye towards user participation?
The proposed workshop will explore challenges related to the conceptual framework for the design of interactive systems, the changing role of the designer/developer, the emergence of new technical platforms for open-ended user participation. The discussion at the workshop and its dissemination will contribute to the ongoing debate on these topics in the Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction and Software Development communities.
SPEAKERS
Massimo Banzi (Tinker.it, Arduino, Italy)
Rob Van Kranenburg (Council, Netherlands)
Tobie Kerridge (Material Beliefs, Goldsmiths, UK)
John McCarthy (UCC, Ireland)
WHEN
Date: Wednesday 23rd Sep 2009
Doors open: 9.30 am
Starts: 10am - 4.30pm
WHERE
Kilmurry Hall, University of Limerick
Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland
Map
REGISTER
Tickets are €50 and available on a first come first served basis.
Buy yours here
Web 2.0, social networks, and open source hardware and software platforms have led to a major shift in the conceptualization of “users”, from passive recipients of previously packaged content and/or functionality, to active participants that are able to re-configure, personalize and adapt the technology.
The conception of design being an ongoing, social process is not new and there have been many studies of open source communities in this respect. However, there is a current debate relating to several aspects related to such new patterns of usage and re-appropriation of technology. Some of the open questions are: Can we deliberately design for appropriation? What does it really mean to modify and develop technologies for such behavior in practical terms? How is the role of the designer or developer changing? Which new hardware and software platforms are being developed with an eye towards user participation?
The proposed workshop will explore challenges related to the conceptual framework for the design of interactive systems, the changing role of the designer/developer, the emergence of new technical platforms for open-ended user participation. The discussion at the workshop and its dissemination will contribute to the ongoing debate on these topics in the Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction and Software Development communities.
SPEAKERS
Massimo Banzi (Tinker.it, Arduino, Italy)
Rob Van Kranenburg (Council, Netherlands)
Tobie Kerridge (Material Beliefs, Goldsmiths, UK)
John McCarthy (UCC, Ireland)
WHEN
Date: Wednesday 23rd Sep 2009
Doors open: 9.30 am
Starts: 10am - 4.30pm
WHERE
Kilmurry Hall, University of Limerick
Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland
Map
REGISTER
Tickets are €50 and available on a first come first served basis.
Buy yours here
Monday, August 31, 2009
This Happened at Tweak
THIS HAPPENED
This happened is a series of events focusing on the stories behind interaction design. Having ideas is easier than making them happen. We delve into projects that exist today, how their concepts and production process can help inform future work.
The very first This Happened in Ireland is curated by Luigina Ciolfi, Anna Crudge & Nora O Murchu
When
Date: 22nd Sep 2009
Doors open: 8pm
Talks: 8.30pm to 10pm
Where
St. Munchins Church
Church St, Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland
Map
REGISTER
Tickets are free and available on a first come first served basis. The capacity is 150. Booking opens 1st Sep 2009 - 12:00 pm
To register visit our website here
Speakers:
Michael Markert (DE)
Maximo Recio (ES)
Tim Redfern (IE)
Jens Wunderling (DE)
This happened is a series of events focusing on the stories behind interaction design. Having ideas is easier than making them happen. We delve into projects that exist today, how their concepts and production process can help inform future work.
The very first This Happened in Ireland is curated by Luigina Ciolfi, Anna Crudge & Nora O Murchu
When
Date: 22nd Sep 2009
Doors open: 8pm
Talks: 8.30pm to 10pm
Where
St. Munchins Church
Church St, Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland
Map
REGISTER
Tickets are free and available on a first come first served basis. The capacity is 150. Booking opens 1st Sep 2009 - 12:00 pm
To register visit our website here
Speakers:
Michael Markert (DE)
Maximo Recio (ES)
Tim Redfern (IE)
Jens Wunderling (DE)
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Spirit Store today at 3pm
I'm speaking at the Spirit Store today from 3-5. I'll be discussing this year's tweak and what's on and how to get involved
Admission is free and all are welcome.
Events are on every day, for the full schedule please check out http://spiritstorelimerick.blogspot.com/
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TWEAK is an international interactive art and live electronic music festival taking place in Limerick City
between the 21st and 26th of September 2009. Its aim is to promote an understanding of the use of
technology within our culture and to explore contemporary issues.
To find out more about the festival come to the Spirit Store today at 3-5 where director Nora O' Murchú will speak about the festival
Nora O' Murchú is a researcher, curator and Ph.D. candidate at the Interaction Design Centre in the University of
Limerick. Her current research focuses on the design of open-ended interactive systems and how open source
communities can offer unique insights for the development of these interactive systems for the Interaction
Design Community.
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http://spiritstorelimerick.blogspot.com/ (see full programme at bottom of the page)
Admission is free and all are welcome.
Events are on every day, for the full schedule please check out http://spiritstorelimerick.blogspot.com/
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TWEAK is an international interactive art and live electronic music festival taking place in Limerick City
between the 21st and 26th of September 2009. Its aim is to promote an understanding of the use of
technology within our culture and to explore contemporary issues.
To find out more about the festival come to the Spirit Store today at 3-5 where director Nora O' Murchú will speak about the festival
Nora O' Murchú is a researcher, curator and Ph.D. candidate at the Interaction Design Centre in the University of
Limerick. Her current research focuses on the design of open-ended interactive systems and how open source
communities can offer unique insights for the development of these interactive systems for the Interaction
Design Community.
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http://spiritstorelimerick.blogspot.com/ (see full programme at bottom of the page)
Monday, August 17, 2009
Email Problems!
Been having problems with email - If I haven't acknowledged your submission about the listening post please get in contact ASAP!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Listening Post Deadline
Listening Post deadline extended to August 18th
For the first time at Tweak, we are holding a listening post for electronic music where people can pick up headphones and listen to new Irish Electronic music whenever they wish during the festival. We are looking for pieces of pure electronic music, no longer than 30 minutes in duration, to be played during the exhibition. Composers must be Irish or currently residing in Ireland. The deadline is August 18th 2009.
All submissions should have the participants name, work title as well as a work abstract in English (maximum of 200 words) and a brief biography (max of 200 words) about the artist. Group works should have all members listed on the entry form. Please include links to video and online documentation if any.
Files should be submitted in MP3 format
For the first time at Tweak, we are holding a listening post for electronic music where people can pick up headphones and listen to new Irish Electronic music whenever they wish during the festival. We are looking for pieces of pure electronic music, no longer than 30 minutes in duration, to be played during the exhibition. Composers must be Irish or currently residing in Ireland. The deadline is August 18th 2009.
All submissions should have the participants name, work title as well as a work abstract in English (maximum of 200 words) and a brief biography (max of 200 words) about the artist. Group works should have all members listed on the entry form. Please include links to video and online documentation if any.
Files should be submitted in MP3 format
Monday, August 10, 2009
Hacking workshops anyone?
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