When it comes to the issue of textile waste, the speed at which we accumulate this waste is often attributed to one tangible source: the invention of the synthetic textile. Synthetic textiles cost significantly less in materials and labor to produce. And we’ve become good at it too. The
You may not realize at first what this tabloid cover is really trying to get at. You might see the less than perfect graphic design, or perhaps the silly nature of the content itself. What do you think it responds to? In reality, this conjecture seems to be promoting some
There are many parallels to be drawn between the possibilities of entertainment systems in cars and airplanes. Many new advancements are being made in both industries but the push for airlines to improve their systems comes with extreme competition from other airlines and with the desire to uphold the needs
Music in general is an integral part to everyday life. More importantly, music being present in the everyday lives of children can have profound effects on their development as seen in this study from USC. Music instruction appears to accelerate brain development in young children, particularly in the areas of
This conjecture explores the use of AI assistive robots in cars that can benefit the passengers and ease some of the pains of car travel. The Nomi robot implemented in NOI's car was able to achieve this with it's simple user interface and an approach that
Introduction When you think about the role that the car plays in a family’s life, it might often be understated for its value. I would argue that cars can act as a third space that families share on almost a daily basis with the other spaces being school for
Automated assistants have been present in our lives for a considerable amount of time now and have even had places in our homes for just as long. This study shows the long term effects of a social robot that that for many was maybe removed from it's original
Personal robots with assistive tool integrated within are not a new thing but placing them into cars is a relatively recent concept. While there are some car manufacturers with AI assistant within the system, none of them taken the approach that the Chinese manufacturer NIO took. NIO is a pioneer
This conjecture connects to the bonding experience of making music that the Lullaby Project gives to parents (Lullaby Project, n.d.). It would make the car a space for creative play and include an activity of learning in the backseat and could even include instructions or tutorials on how kids
This conjecture comes from Hyundai's Rear Occupant system that can detect passengers or objects left behind in the back seat and alert the driver with the car alarm or through their phone (Hyundai Motor Announces, 2017). The feature acts as a connection to the back seat and displays
This conjecture if based the short essay from author Eric Klinenberg about his book Palaces for the People. In it he emphasizes the value that libraries have in communities and the benefit that they bring to those who utilize their resources. Klinenberg describes the "surprising programs one finds in
The main portion of my primary research consisted of a series of short interviews conducted at tailgating locations around Ohio Stadium before an Ohio Stat Buckeyes football game. Tailgating at an Buckeye's game is a very popular activity and covers a couple miles of the university's
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Cars have long been products that are sold just as is and each customer receives the same product. But things are changing in the way cars react to those who use them. With the integration of artificial intelligence systems into cars, it presents the opportunity for systems to adjust to
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Many companies work with cutting edge technologies to develop features that often do not make it into production vehicles but help showcase the extreme ends of what could be possible with car manufacturing. This article identifies several proposals for the interior of cars that innovate on their interfaces, arrangements, and
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Many people are hesitant to use AI tools in their lives for various reasons whether they feel they don't need them, or their bad for the environment, or they've just never tried any of them before. At the rate that advancements are being made now however,
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Interactive features that respond to movements in your body gives you the feeling that you have control over your environment. They can also be used to make fairly simple tasks even easier and can be used to make certain controls more accessible. These are the exact goals of the project
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The transportation experience is constantly changing and new markets are always emerging to move beyond what is standard. This article presents several different options for those who want to use a car but don't want to own a car or more likely can't afford to buy
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Loyalty is something that companies of all kind seek to acquire from their customers and some will stop and nothing to fight for one of them to trust their company and use their services again. Car manufacturers experience this too and fight to make cars that are dependable, durable, and
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As I dive into the dynamics of the parent and child relationship, it's important to understand the way parenthood is depicted in popular media and specifically in art. I am not a parent myself so investigating the way parenthood is depicted may be able to give me an,
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Music has always been a source of connection for people and inspires many forms of self expression like singing or dancing, I know that personally, I share a deep bond with both of my parents of my love and their love of various music genres, artists, and events. Singing in
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In a world that is becoming more and more divided by the day seemingly, the job of remarrying those who have been torn apart due to social, political, or physical barriers falls to artists and designers. Exploiting moments of intervention in everyday life is one of the most immediate and
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In this brief essay, Eric Klinenberg outlines the origin behind is book Palaces for the People and gives a short but convincing plea to readers not only on why they should buy his book, but also why they should care more about their local libraries and have a better understanding
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One of the major issues with cars today has nothing to do with the car itself but they way they are purchased. This in depth article proves how the customer landscape of car buying is largely dissatisfied with the way they buy, gives reasons as to why this is happening,
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This article highlights the moment when the interactive art installation titled The Portal was forced to be shut down. It points to how the installation really made an impact on those who encountered it and tells about what went wrong and led to its ultimate fate. Founded by Lithuanian artist