Experience Technology
"We were given the task to go in-depth and search for creative new ways to use existing technology.”
Making the gloves
In Experience Technology (October 2006) we were given the task to go in-depth and search for creative new ways to use existing technology. The idea was for the class to learn and explore the more technical part of IT. Our group were given a mouse and a keyboard and turned it into a digital wall which you painted and navigated on with the help of two gloves (mouse, keyboard).
Since I was familiar with the technique used – how to rebuild a mouse and a keyboard as well as how to create the interface in Flash – I had more of an advisory role in the projekt. This made it possible for all team members to gain as much experience and knowledge as possible. Something that might might not have been possible if I had a more strict project manager role where I gave more direct instructions. It also made it possible for me to help several other groups advance and create their solutions with GPS and other more advanced techniques.
After the project we invited companies and schools to see what we – Crew 12 – had created. Over 300 people came and visited our exhibit and the feedback was overall very positive.
