Thursday, August 26, 2010

Monday, August 23, 2010

Entelligence: One device to rule them all -- or not

Timely post on Engadget. E-books are the wild card, in my opinion, since the e-ink experience is so different (and necessary) for reading vs. a color display system (ala the iPad).

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Reactions to AXIOM show.

Post reactions to the exhibit (as comments to this post). A paragraph or two.

Workflow from Thursday's class

Idea
Articulate that idea -- conversation, written, etc.
Distill that into a 'spec' (written)
Brainstorming

[FINAL PROJECT STAGE]
Refine spec into a detailed project description including timetable -- intermediate deadlines -- and visuals.

Prototype/comp one 'leg', one avenue, one whatever of the project.
Plan on rolling out an alpha version (working version)
Test, test, test -- the technology, the concept, the usability.
Get to a Beta version (almost ready for primetime)
Test, test, test.
Launch coordinated with marketing/PR/social media strategy.
Respond to any queries.
Fix/tweak/refine.

Kickstarter

Kickstarter.com - A new way to fund & follow creativity

Use the link above as a resource for example specs/proposals/artists' statements.