As a team we feel that it is crucial now to start thinking about the code. The focus is not so much on the input or even output here…it is very much on the middle part….the structure of the code. For example, seagull data has been inputted…this needs to be Read more…
Today we started thinking about bouys as objects which could be interaction points – if we want / need to be contact free (as a result of COVID-19) they could work as antennae picking up proximity. In line with this, we have started to look at E.A.T. (Experiments in Art Read more…
‘Colours in nature are omnipresent and serve an essential role in providing a wide range of signals: “I am fertile!”, “I am tasty!”, “I am dangerous” ‘The Royal Society . The colours of Flatholm island range from lush green shades to barren brown tones. Each season brings its own distinct Read more…
As we journey through our daily lives we will face many situations where we have to balance our needs (i.e. something we must have for survival) and wants (i.e. something which might be good to have, but not essential for survival). Our life and the survival of our world (and Flatholm island) can Read more…
The team had the pleasure of meeting up with Trevor Hogan, CIT whose deep knowledge around Data Physicalisation took the team to a new place. We are now thinking beyond literal data representation and to the visitor’s perception and how we might build an experience that will enable/ empower the Read more…
Our tug-of-war with climate change. What does it feel like to be in a tug-of-war with our environment? We are starting to think more about what need to do to make an impression on people? How we embed that sense of environmental awareness into their thinking? How we enable them Read more…
In parallel with the design work and the development of the electronic prototypes, we have also started to explore the idea in code. At this stage, it is important for us to understand how the code will need to work in order to achieve the rotation and desired arrangements of Read more…
Our data physicalisation is made of several narrative elements. As you can see from the image below, we have Flatholm island at the heart of the experience with its rich array of Flora & Fauna and a prominent lighthouse. We want to tell the people of Cardiff about this wonderful Read more…
Sea levels around the world are rising fast as temperatures warm due to climate change. Rising seas pose a major risk to the Welsh/ UK’s wildlife. Flatholm island was designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in 1972 and is home to many rare plants and animals, many of Read more…
Focusing on the weather station data we are now thinking about how this fits into the big picture. For example, the maximum and minimum measurements of rainfall, sun, wind etc. and how these would work in the design below. Also, looking at the logbook data, we have started to get Read more…
