IGO HK:SHORTCUTS TO HK LIFE

The IGO HK:SHORTCUTS TO HK LIFE is an interactive map that combines with a complex cultural interfacing, visual communication and human connection through the reflection of the HK city power. It mixes 3D map, motion graphics, sound effect and digital snapshots to reach a new level of perception. In Chinese, we have various cultures in different areas, but HK is a special area which includes eastern and western culture. In other words, we can say that mix is the main characteristic in Hong Kong style. Cultures converge historically, but people who...

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Titles for the project

possible names/titles for your project15/16That’s HK lifeCrossoverHK, get a lifeMade-in-HKHK play aroundIGO HKHK mixing50 inconsistent HK stylesTaglinesShortcuts to HK l...

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10 graphical ideas-2

2. Skyscrapers in Hong Kong are the very famous symbols. I use some curve lines to lead the users’ focal points to the building and also present my concept of Hong Kong styl...

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10 graphical ideas-1

1. I try to use simple lines and gradient colors to arrange the clean interface. Colors alter perceptions. Hong Kong is one of the modern and fashioned cities in the world. Using lines to present modern feeling is really a primary urge. It might make users feel more comfortable to keep surfing this site, because everything is easy to see and well-organiz...

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refined concept The concept of the project is to explore the HK unique style and to promote HK culture all over the world which is applied in interactive design. Flying from the old kai tak airport to Chek Lap Kok Airport was a memory for people who had been in HK. This magnificent arrival is impressed by the new and old culture interweaving with each other. Wandering with the crowd, a forest of towering neon shows in front of our eyes. Not just as you seen in the postcard, the skyscrapers were spread out modernly. At Hung Hom station, everyone...

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visual presentation of the portfolio

In my final project, the design style is more and more simplified and emphasizing in development. All I want to create is an environment which makes users easy to use and clear to know how those functions work. This project comprises three parts: Modern: Because my project is about HK and will include various HK cultures, I choose to make it modern. I uses 3D map to extend the visual space and includes additions to complement the buttons of interactive animation. I will try to make several layers to create the visual effect. However, the sizable...

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take notes about the interview of my final project

what was good about your presentation1. it is easy and simple to understand what my concept is.2. I explained the content step by step, route by route.3. to ask her some questions is related with my topic, so the listener may get involved into my concept easily.o what was not so good about your presentation1. I didn't very clear to tell users how to navigate my website.2. too many things include in this site and what I want to say make listeners feel confused.3. the...

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an abstract for final project

the conceptIt is my MFA final project in Academy Of Art University .Though its origins may be obscure, the cheap, durable and multifunctional red, white and blue nylon bag has served many an émigré returning from Hong Kong to China over the years, bearing gifts and foodstuffs for friends and relatives in their native province. Even today, many still use the bags to store or transport things.the red-white-and-blue combination lies somewhere between the beautiful and the grotesque. But, like what I say, it is full of creativity and usefulness. It...

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five concepts

1. Hong Kong styleThough we are born Chinese, we had grown up under strong influence of both eastern and western culture. Mix is always the characteristic in HK culture. We don't care too much whether it is from the east or the west, as sometimes we ourselves are neither of it.Who will the project serve, and/or why will it be something that an audience will spend time with?1. My main focus will be on 20-30 years old, male and female.2. The purpose of it is to provide them the information of hk style.3. My target audience may curious about...

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Forget who I am

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20 ideas of final thesis

1. finding what you lostpeople live in the world always keep finding and forgetting. This project uses images and old things to remind what you lost before. For example, what is your backyard in the childhood? If you don't remember it anymore, let's make it.2. all junk in brainsometimes you may think that your brain is empty, but actually it is full of junk which is something that you save it but you didn't know. You can use this program to help you calculate how many useless things exist in you brain. The more you know, the more you can...

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