Reflection

Group Work

I believe our group work went well. Even thought we weren’t all there every lecture, we still worked together. Thanks to the wiki we were still able to access each other work and options. As the weeks went on we all had our own bit of work to produce. This made group work a bit simpler because we could all work at our own pace to get the visualizations finished. Everyone knew what they were responsible for thought every step of the project.

The space

I believe that the space we choose was a good choice. It was a big open space in a busy par of town that did not really have a use. There was lots of potential in the space. Even though we spoke to people promoting in the space and they told us that it was a really bad place to be. They felt that people just didn’t pay attention to them and just walked right by. However I do believe that this could possibly be because they were trying to sell people stuff. That if we put something fun and interesting in the space that it would get people attention and that it would get used. Of course this is just theory as we were unable to test it.

The installation

The installation is something that I probably would not have designed if I was working on my own. It is very much the product of group work. I did like the that fact that the installation had a purpose. It would come in handy for all those people who were searching for the best deals. If I was to do the installation again I would probably want to have fewer projections. So instead of having 6 little screen I would have two big screens (one on each side) each projection 3 shops offers. I am not 100% sure that the installation would totally work in the space. Because it is such a busy space and lots of people are just travelling though, I believe that the installation will not be eye catching enough to grip their attention and make them want to stop and have a go.

What I liked

What I liked about this project was that it taught me how to plan for an installation. It showed me many different tricks on how to capture ideas that I would have thought of normally. It also taught me that simple things can take a lot longer then expected. It also shows me how to look at spaces differently and to get the most out them. I liked having the optuntie to take photo, sketches, animations and videos. It allowed me to be very creative.

What i've learnt

I’ve learnt that I really enjoy planning installation. I am very much looking forward to the day when l finally get to make one. It has also back up that I am a very creative person. This project has helped me know that this is definitely what I want to do as a job because it is something I enjoy doing and that is very rewarding.

Deployment

Where will the cables run? -We will run the cables from the back of the seating area on top of the ground to the generator in waterproof cable protectors.

Setup time – Considering the area has little housing around it, we would be able to install the project early in the morning.

Vandalism – The projectors will be placed into boxes with protective properties to stop vandals. We will also have extra boxes, projectors and logo encase damage is too great. The projectors boxes will be fastened to the floor so people can not pick them up. As the material used to project onto will be fastened to the wall. The installation will also be put away every night to stop it being vandalised by drunks.

Water damage – Hopefully do to the protective boxes around the projection there won’t be any water damage. But if there is water damage in a projector and the projector or a sensor stops working we will have backups to replace it. If the logo get damaged by water damage we will replace these with new ones.

Weather proof – The projector will be in boxes and this will stop water getting in and affecting the projector. The screen will be made of water proof material. The cable will be protected by cable protectors. The logo will be stuck to the floor and will be made of water proof materials.

Maintains – Everything that we will use will be easy to clean and even replace if we need. Also we will have 2 backups of everything just in case wear and tear takes hold.

Security – The projector will be secure in boxes that are fastened to the floor. The material over the seats will be fastened to the wall. All the plugs will be in waterproof plug protector that again will be fixed to the floor.

Health and safety – Everything that are using will be fastened securely to the floor, which will lower the risk of people falling over it.

The cable could expand out into where people are working, we will make sure that they are brightly coloured so people notice them.

The logo could possible get slippery when wet, this is something that will need to be tested before. If they are slippery we will have to do something to make sure there not.

The boxes will be stuck to the floor and therefore people could walk into them and hurt themselves. We would have to make it that the boxes where easy to see and the people walking by where aware of the risk. This could me achieved by the having signs up and having bright coloured side of the protective boxes.

Deployment time table (set up)

5:30am Get to space.

4:45am Set up lights to see by (will be dark).

6:15am Set up both screens.

6:45am Place the projectors (fix the projective boxes to the floor).

7:30am Plug them into the generator.

8:00am Check that they work.

8:30am Leave the space.

Deployment timetable (pull down)

7:00pm Get to space.

7:15pm Set up light (if it is dark).

7:30pm Disconnect the projectors from the power(unfix them from the floor) .

8:30 pm Put them away to one side.

9:00pm Take down the screens.

9:30pm Pack everything away.

10:00pm Leave the space.

Equipment list

• 6 up wards projectors.

• Protective cases for all the projectors.

• Plugs for all projectors

• Waterproof cable protectors.

• Screws.

• Screwdriver.

• Extra bulbs.

• Extra boxes (2).

• Extra projectors (2).

• Extension leads.

• 6 pressure pad logo.

• 2 sheet to create the screens.

• 2 bits of wood (to make the seats square).

• Duct tape to secure the screen.