Reflecting on week 4 of our “Future of Work” project, I find myself really immersed in this project, we were challenged and we made significant breakthroughs in our collaborative process, leading us into this “flow state.” This week’s tutorial with David served as a mirror, allowing us to look back on and examine our group dynamics and individual learning curves. The evolution of our team’s cohesion from initial friction to seamless collaboration really speaks volume.
Monday’s Reflective Tutorial:
Discussing our experiences, I realized how much I’ve learned, especially from Louason. In previous group projects, especially in a school environment, I often felt compelled to lead authoritatively, driven by a fear of losing control over time management and being able to deliver results. This tendency was mitigated in our group by clear deadlines and shared objectives negotiated by Louason.
Louason’s approach to steering our project, balancing and listening to everyone, seems like basic common sense, but it was really an eye-opener for me. I didn’t think that would work previously. His ability to manage timelines and scope without exerting additional pressure to others was both effective and respectful. This is something that I’m keen to incorporate into my own practice in the future.
The initial weeks were marked by divergent views and heated debates. Yet, this phase was crucial; it ensured that each and every one of our ideas were considered, we cultivated a group culture of mutual respect and comprehensive evaluation. The turning point came towards the end of the third week, something just “clicked” and all of a sudden our interactions transitioned from strenuous to enjoyable. I still can’t quite understand what caused that “click.” Perhaps it’s the workshop from Elizabeth, or maybe it’s something else, I can’t quite place it.
On Track with Project Deliverables
Our project is shaping up well, with a clear direction, research, and the resources to realize our vision. A recent review of our AI-generated video revealed areas for improvement, leading to my assignment to refine the script and visuals (with AI of course!), it’s a really interesting process, curating AI content.
Leveraging Expertise for Engagement
Drawing on my marketing background, I set up the integration of analytics and interactive elements into our website. Working closely with Nina and XQ, we ensured that the technical side and the aesthetic side flowed smoothly together. We will be incorporating Google Analytics, heatmap tracking, user recording, and on-site surveys to gather actionable insights. As we approach the upcoming Thursday incubator, I’m really excited about the feedback and data that we’ll be able to collect, witnessing people’s reactions and gathering insights to further inform our research
For our onsite survey, I designed it to trigger at the 50% scroll mark of the webpage, right after a video section that provides an overview of our speculative scenario. This will ensure participants have sufficient context before encountering our survey. After completing the survey, a message will be presented to provoke thought and reaction, which we hope to capture on camera.
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Edit: 6/3/2024 11:47PM
As I’m packing the essentials for tomorrow’s incubator, things like my Insta360 camera, printed flyers and the like, I spotted this mannequin head in my closet left over from another project. I suddenly had an idea: it would be really cool if we can fit the camera into the head and convert its eyes into the camera lenses. It would look like a cyborg and we will be able to record interactions with this cyborg head! I’m planning to bring this tomorrow and figure out with the team how to jam the camera in there!