Opinion
Introduction For many families, having a car is an important part of everyday life. We use cars to drive children to school and practices, run errands and go on road trips. But have you ever thought about how different the experience inside the car would be if everyone was not
Special Interest
I have always been interested in how the environment around us can affect the way we feel, behave, and experience a space. One project that especially influenced this concept was The Bower, where sunlight passes through a canopy and creates changing patterns of light and shadow. I find it interesting
Science & Tech
After researching projection mapping and attending a Van Gogh exhibition, I became interested in how projection can completely change the feeling of a space without needing a traditional screen. The Van Gogh immersive experience especially stood out to me because the projections use the environment around people to make them
Arts & Lifestyle
After doing some research, I started thinking about how children could explore what is around them during a car ride without having to stop at every place. I wanted to explore how technology inside the car could encourage children to look outside and interact with their surroundings. The Frank Lloyd
Business
After looking at different business articles, I found it interesting how companies create experiences that continue over time. The Louvre showed me how an experience can continue even after someone leaves a physical place, while American Girl and Nintendo showed me how people can continue interacting with an experience after
Special Interest
For my primary research, I conducted six-minute interviews with three parents to better understand how the surrounding environment outside the car can affect the family experience during a ride. I wanted to explore how things like scenery, cities, traffic, buildings, and unfamiliar places influence what children notice and how
Numbers
This survey was sent to Saudi students studying at The Ohio State University who are parents. for my survey I wanted to understand how families spend their time during car rides, how children use screens and what activities create interaction between family members. The survey contained 13 questions about screen
Arts & Lifestyle
Technology can be used in many different ways, especially when it comes to creating interactive experiences. Instead of only using technology to watch or look at something, it can also encourage people to move, play, create, and interact with what is around them. ArtLens Studio at the Cleveland Museum of
Science & Tech
This article talks about how projection mapping technology was used to create an immersive Van Gogh experience. instead of looking at artwork hanging on the wall, projection mapping can transform walls, floors and other surfaces around people into part of the experience (Panasonic Connect, n.d.). The Van Gough immersive
Special Interest
Community spaces are more than just places where people go to spend time. Places like parks, libraries, coffee shops, and other shared spaces can give people opportunities to meet, talk, participate in activities, and build relationships with others. These environments can create natural moments for interaction without forcing people to
Special Interest
Coming from Saudi Arabia, where temperatures can reach around 44 C (111 F) during hot weather, shade plays a big role in how people experience and use outdoor spaces. When the weather is extremely hot, having a shaded area can make a difference between being able to spend time outside
Special Interest
Nature and outdoor spaces can be a great way for people to explore, relax, and enjoy what is around them. However, not everyone is able to experience these spaces in the same way. Things like uneven trails, steep paths, or not having enough places to rest can make it difficult