Lab+7

1. Describe how Bill Moggridge defines 'design as a collaborative process'. (3 paragraphs) Bill Moggridge explains that that there are three aspects to achieving "design as a collaborative process," defined through the ways practices in design are changing, the importance of working with people we are designing for and design changes in context. To begin, Moggridge refers to the ways in which design practices are changing; from Anthropometrics, designing to fit the physical features of the human body, to an augmented reality present through a navigational experience.

Secondly, Moggridge emphasizes participatory design. Participatory design involves the people being designed for. For example by including surgeons into the research process they can feel enabled by the design, essentially making them an asset. This approach will provide those who are being designed for the opportunity to offer their opinions and input.

Lastly, in order to better explain design changes, Morridge introduces the new successful website called "Designers Accord." This is a virtual space where where everyone can benefit from other peoples ideas. It is a space that promotes the idea of a global coalition not limited to designers, to create a global network with a positive social impact. When first introduced, this website became quickly adopted and used by many people concerned with introducing sustainability as a main idea in all aspects of design.

How does Tangible Earth represents a real time interface of data visualization? (2 paragraphs) Tangible Earth is an interactive digital globe with a tangible surface. This globe is made of a combination of digital technologies which gives it the ability to be spun in any direction. At the center of this model is a fish eye lens, a high-resolution projector, that projects three-dimensional satellite images detailing every continent.

This globe dynamically visualizes scientific data in real time, giving a real sense of Earth and allowing for a better understanding of the environment we live in. Shinichi Takemura is able to: (1) see a real-time simulation of climate-hazards such as hurricanes and (2) predict the future of our planet such as the negative impact of global warming.