MD318 – Blog 1

In the first week back after the break, Lucy, Niamh & I met with Javad and he suggested we start emailing Bare Conductive and other creators or companies that have dealt with Interactive/Projection mapping. It was slightly worrying when Javad mentioned he has never worked with Interactive mapping and it will be a new concept to everyone. Other students are working with equipment and software that most of the tutors & supervisors would be literate in, Interactive mapping is a different ball game all together. However, despite the slight anxiety surrounding the newness of the project, I’m filled with a lot of excitement. This is something no student has proposed nor attempted before. There will be curiosity and interest surrounding this project as we work on it this semester. I wrote up a list of possible people to contact and some points to query with them – What materials are best to use, what software they recommend using, any chance of a student discount, etc… I shared these points with the other two girls and Lucy informed us she would send out a few emails over the weekend. I would have had no issue typing up the emails either, but it was a nice & helpful gesture on Lucy’s part. I’ve worked on group projects before where members have failed to pull their weight and I have had to pick up the pieces. As a result, the idea of group work can sometimes seem overwhelming to me. However, I’m completely at ease working with Niamh and Lucy as we always match each other’s efforts and respect everyone’s opinions. This small action just confirmed that this semester will be no different. I’m excited for the months ahead and to bring this project to life!