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Sunday, 19 June 2011
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
other Designers alike
I think this Video is very appropriate in reference to our group and the sensory engagements.
It is great to see other designers thinking along the same track as us, having a greater awareness of evolving technology and taking advantage of cofusion points.
Welcome to Earth
It is great to see other designers thinking along the same track as us, having a greater awareness of evolving technology and taking advantage of cofusion points.
Welcome to Earth
For Credits Sake
I am yet to post up all the images etc. of the work I have done, I will do so after the presentation as to not ruin the surprise, as showing what I've done would invariably do that (although once released the newspaper should really act as an exemplar). However for Ross's understanding I am blogging a list of things I have done toward our presentation to date, Wednesday 15th June.
Cheers
Tenzin
[Boxes ticked]
- Read, edited, and revised all the text on our newspaper (Eleanor was also very valuable in this process).
- Critiqued and gave feedback on all work put forward for publication (this was also done extensively by the group during meetings).
- Designed and formatted the entire newspaper (my friend Jonti Griffin deserves a great amount of credit as our external expert with this task, legend). This was by far my most demanding task and I hope it speaks volumes in the final product.
- Wrote the articles which have been accredited to my name in our publication.
- Arranged the forum for others to write letters to the Editor for our publication.
- Organised the logistics of our group, and ensured that our ideas and projects are cohesive and completed by the given deadlines.
- Liased with the design team and print team of The Dominion Post to ensure a successful publication. An essential part of the spirit of our entire project!
Cheers
Tenzin
[Boxes ticked]
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
Horoscopes
I made some horoscopes
Cancer (22 June – 22 July)
What a riot this week has been! You’ve got the travel bug bad, but pack up those shoes before you wander too far from your loved ones. Mercury makes your time fly, don’t waste it away from home.
Leo (23 July – 23 August)
A fine life you’re living, Lucky Leo! Everything seems to be coming up roses, and you aren’t complaining. With Venus on your horizon there’s love in the air – make the most of this month.
Virgo (24 August – 23 September)
There’s bad news on the way this week, Virgo, but it could work to your advantage. The Sun is giving you the cold shoulder but the upcoming challenges will spread light on a personal situation. Focus on your family and try to resolve those issues you’ve been avoiding, everything will be okay.
Libra (24 September – 23 October)
Have you forgotten something, Libra? Perhaps it’s the feel of grass on your feet. Take time out from the Network, things look better from further away. Reconnect with your family on the 26th, you’re missing out on important information.
Scorpio (24 October – 22 November)
Take a deep breath, and drop your guard. It may be difficult, but your friends know you well enough to forgive any of your faults. You may care too much, but it’s better than not caring at all.
Sagittarius (23 November – 22 December)
Change is in the air, and it looks like you’re in for a few surprises. Don’t be afraid of taking a chance, Sagittarius, sometimes you can’t foresee all the possibilities. Don’t forget your coat, the weather can change in an instant.
Capricorn (23 December – 20 January)
Poor Capricorn, lately you haven’t been getting anything right. Use the approaching Sun view your problems from a different angle – there is a way through! Step-by-step and with the help of your loved one, the end of this rough period will soon be in sight.
Aquarius (21 January – 19 February)
Looks like you’ve been caught out, cheeky Aquarius! You pushed your luck for too long and now you have to live with the consequences. Thankfully you have a circle of good friends and workmates who are willing to forgive and forget, but next time you might not be so lucky.
Pisces (20 February – 20 March)
Mars’s powerful energy gives you a boost this month, dear Pisces. Focus this extra force on your career and your efforts will be rewarded. It may be a hard climb to the top, but the view is definitely worth it. Watch out for past lovers around the 24th, they do not have your best interests at heart.
Aries (21 March – 20 April)
You have the answers to everybody’s problems except your own! Try not to let helping others get in the way of your life, sometimes you have to look out for number one. Take time out this week to understand what you really need.
Taurus (21 April – 21 May)
It’s time to party Taurus! Leave your inhibitions at the door because life is beautiful. With Venus as your ruler and a new moon rising, the world is your oyster. Be aware that not everyone can relax this week, but don’t let it dampen your good mood.
Gemini (22 May – 21 June)
The Sun is leaving your sector this week, with violent Mars in tow. Be careful of your thoughts, they may betray you to a unforgiveable end. Keep your friends close and treat them with the respect they deserve – you’re not so easy to please!
Cancer (22 June – 22 July)
What a riot this week has been! You’ve got the travel bug bad, but pack up those shoes before you wander too far from your loved ones. Mercury makes your time fly, don’t waste it away from home.
Leo (23 July – 23 August)
A fine life you’re living, Lucky Leo! Everything seems to be coming up roses, and you aren’t complaining. With Venus on your horizon there’s love in the air – make the most of this month.
Virgo (24 August – 23 September)
There’s bad news on the way this week, Virgo, but it could work to your advantage. The Sun is giving you the cold shoulder but the upcoming challenges will spread light on a personal situation. Focus on your family and try to resolve those issues you’ve been avoiding, everything will be okay.
Libra (24 September – 23 October)
Have you forgotten something, Libra? Perhaps it’s the feel of grass on your feet. Take time out from the Network, things look better from further away. Reconnect with your family on the 26th, you’re missing out on important information.
Scorpio (24 October – 22 November)
Take a deep breath, and drop your guard. It may be difficult, but your friends know you well enough to forgive any of your faults. You may care too much, but it’s better than not caring at all.
Sagittarius (23 November – 22 December)
Change is in the air, and it looks like you’re in for a few surprises. Don’t be afraid of taking a chance, Sagittarius, sometimes you can’t foresee all the possibilities. Don’t forget your coat, the weather can change in an instant.
Capricorn (23 December – 20 January)
Poor Capricorn, lately you haven’t been getting anything right. Use the approaching Sun view your problems from a different angle – there is a way through! Step-by-step and with the help of your loved one, the end of this rough period will soon be in sight.
Aquarius (21 January – 19 February)
Looks like you’ve been caught out, cheeky Aquarius! You pushed your luck for too long and now you have to live with the consequences. Thankfully you have a circle of good friends and workmates who are willing to forgive and forget, but next time you might not be so lucky.
Pisces (20 February – 20 March)
Mars’s powerful energy gives you a boost this month, dear Pisces. Focus this extra force on your career and your efforts will be rewarded. It may be a hard climb to the top, but the view is definitely worth it. Watch out for past lovers around the 24th, they do not have your best interests at heart.
Aries (21 March – 20 April)
You have the answers to everybody’s problems except your own! Try not to let helping others get in the way of your life, sometimes you have to look out for number one. Take time out this week to understand what you really need.
Taurus (21 April – 21 May)
It’s time to party Taurus! Leave your inhibitions at the door because life is beautiful. With Venus as your ruler and a new moon rising, the world is your oyster. Be aware that not everyone can relax this week, but don’t let it dampen your good mood.
Gemini (22 May – 21 June)
The Sun is leaving your sector this week, with violent Mars in tow. Be careful of your thoughts, they may betray you to a unforgiveable end. Keep your friends close and treat them with the respect they deserve – you’re not so easy to please!
Blood revisited
The Blood Powered Revolution
Wellington based company funded by the Wellington Capital Chronicle newspaper was hired to research into future communication systems due to the expansive growth of online networking.
Studies in 2011 resulted ideas that future technology was heading towards an exponential curve of development. Citizens would need a wider network communication in the Capital for daily life. Research led to the development of a Wireless connection through newly developed batteries powered by blood.
The Tardigrada technology within Capital Chronicles changed after the news of the
Extinction of the Tardigrada in 2011. The Tardigrades were coined to become the micro leaders of all communication networks. These little companions would be housed within liquid and were genetically engineered to carry carbon nono tubes designed to emit a wireless network. Unfortunately a new species of Tardigrade however developed due to global warming which led to their extinction in their biological niche.
Capital C furthered to design a system while conversing with Canterbury Bio Chemist Honours Graduate Dylan Gifford for the possibility of creating a protein. This encased a certain blood battery that was currently being developed in 2011. This battery run from blood would turn on a biological networking device that allowed wireless signal to be transmitted. The protein housed a paper-thin battery allowed the future digital citizens to be able to have just one injection of the protein into their blood system.
The liquid designed; housed in it a special nutrience that once digested would alter the protein. This would turn the ions in the battery on within the protein, making a wireless connection. This carbon nano tube battery was thus turned on inside the protein which was fed from the bloodstream. This system was designed to enhance a closer connection within Wellington’s digital community. Once blood sugar/nutrience levels drop, the liquid that was digested for the wireless connection turns off until more nutrience is consumed. This way the Wellington citizens could control the connectivity of the amount of wireless network they wanted for available daily use. This network system has been extremely efficient in daily life as it has saved the issues of power for digital connection from emerging technology and biology. This is an efficient way of tackling problems of reception due to weather extremes and other connection difficulties. We are now the connectors to our own digital lives.
Side Weather Article
Revolutionary: WindCells are becoming all the rage overseas
Windy, Windy Wellington
WindPower has reached a new high with their sales of WindCells increasing steadily since their business was founded in 2035. WindCells have become Wellington’s main export with WindPower being the leading provider.
Wellington is quickly growing into a unique sensory city, but one element the weather controller cannot eliminate is the wind. The wind has been a defining element of Wellington for many decades, with the wind speeds being the highest for a city in the world ahead of Reykjavik and Cape Town. WindPower has utilized this natural resource to export overseas so everyday objects can be powered with a cheaper fuel.
WindPower was established in 2035, after Jillian Keith saw an opportunity for Wellington’s exports to increase. She began the business to meet the needs of overseas clients in search of natural means to power electronic objects. They were looking for a cheaper solution that did not hinder the performance. Jillian Keith has raised Wellington’s exports by 15%, with main buyers being in the China, Japan and England. Keith states, “I never thought our business would grow so quickly! I am just waiting for competitors to catch on, and then we can become more innovative and exciting.”
Weather Controller Image
WEATHER WISE
Wellingtons weather wise uniforms are changing.
Can you spot the weather wise wardens?
Wellingtons WeatherWise staff are actively teetering on the leading edge of weather disputes and mediation in the community. WeatherWise staff uniforms are changing due to confusion and also to embrace the weather rather than to shy away from it.
‘Weather Wise’ formally set up by the late Jim hickey is a wellington city council initative which focuses on keeping the general public up to date with the weather wars and what week’s weather consensus status is. They are a positive bunch of workers who are very approachable and ready to inform the public with up-to date weather reports.
They are based in Wellington, mostly found on foot around the busy centres of Cuba mall, Lambton Quay and of course Courtney place on a Saturday night warning partygoers of the weather dangers for the night.
The call for a new uniform came after an issue was raised regarding confusion with the councils “by foot services” walkwise , parkwise, and weatherwise kept getting mixed up by the general public, one weather wise employee states
“people keep harassing me about parking fines when im here to inform about the weather” .
The problem of confusion needed to be addressed. We resolved the problem with new uniforms designed by jono Watkins a leading Industrial fashion designer.
Jono Watkins inspiration behind the garment comes from the heart of Wellingtons weather. He embraces the weather rather than shying away from it, using the elements of wild Wellington for inspiration. We ask how?
Jonos technical run-down
“Well im Using technologically advanced fabrics from the 2040 couture textile collection boasting properties of structural colour, (Light refracting , never to fade) Hydro phallic (stores the water that falls on it) active carbon based (never needs washing, no smells) kinetic (stores energy from the wind and movement) chemically heated (heats up on those cold wellington mornings ). As the Wellington Wise staff are actively involved in the weather of wellington, I needed to embrace these elements. Also this is shown in the design of the garment, with large arm vents it allows the Weatherwise staff to instantly control temperature , wind and water catchment “.
This new uniform will bring a breath of fresh air to the wardens (excuse the pun).
We thank the general public for getting involved in the Wellington weather wise campaign, especially all the young kids.
Keep an eye out for WeatherWise staff in your area.
Can you spot the weather wise wardens?
Wellingtons WeatherWise staff are actively teetering on the leading edge of weather disputes and mediation in the community. WeatherWise staff uniforms are changing due to confusion and also to embrace the weather rather than to shy away from it.
‘Weather Wise’ formally set up by the late Jim hickey is a wellington city council initative which focuses on keeping the general public up to date with the weather wars and what week’s weather consensus status is. They are a positive bunch of workers who are very approachable and ready to inform the public with up-to date weather reports.
They are based in Wellington, mostly found on foot around the busy centres of Cuba mall, Lambton Quay and of course Courtney place on a Saturday night warning partygoers of the weather dangers for the night.
The call for a new uniform came after an issue was raised regarding confusion with the councils “by foot services” walkwise , parkwise, and weatherwise kept getting mixed up by the general public, one weather wise employee states
“people keep harassing me about parking fines when im here to inform about the weather” .
The problem of confusion needed to be addressed. We resolved the problem with new uniforms designed by jono Watkins a leading Industrial fashion designer.
Jono Watkins inspiration behind the garment comes from the heart of Wellingtons weather. He embraces the weather rather than shying away from it, using the elements of wild Wellington for inspiration. We ask how?
Jonos technical run-down
“Well im Using technologically advanced fabrics from the 2040 couture textile collection boasting properties of structural colour, (Light refracting , never to fade) Hydro phallic (stores the water that falls on it) active carbon based (never needs washing, no smells) kinetic (stores energy from the wind and movement) chemically heated (heats up on those cold wellington mornings ). As the Wellington Wise staff are actively involved in the weather of wellington, I needed to embrace these elements. Also this is shown in the design of the garment, with large arm vents it allows the Weatherwise staff to instantly control temperature , wind and water catchment “.
This new uniform will bring a breath of fresh air to the wardens (excuse the pun).
We thank the general public for getting involved in the Wellington weather wise campaign, especially all the young kids.
Keep an eye out for WeatherWise staff in your area.
Final form and photos
The garment gathers water really well and looks great the idea of a flat plane wrapping around a 3d form has worked well.
The sleeves are open but still attached allowing the user to adjust the temperature and exposure . When arms are close to the body the sleeve/vents are closed. When arms are away from the body the vents are open exposing the body.
The sleeves are open but still attached allowing the user to adjust the temperature and exposure . When arms are close to the body the sleeve/vents are closed. When arms are away from the body the vents are open exposing the body.
My Revision of Tenzin's article
The super news team: The Capital Chronicle news team (pictured above as 20th century Marvel heroes) pokes fun at the recent youth obsession with the world’s new breed of super humans. From left: Jono Watkins, Nathan Berrett, Niquita Coats-Harrison, Tenzin Heatherbell, Ashley Betts, Eleanor Beeden, Robbie Wigmore.
The surreal physical feats achieved by enhanced athletes these days is bordering on superhuman. The recent homesite Our Super Heroes has caught the world by storm with its display of extreme physical feats never before seen by humans and animals alike. Francois Perec, a former builder from Paris, participated in one of the highest viewed events on the Network. Carrying a replica giraffe over each shoulder (weighing an approximated 1200kg each), he sped across a 400m obstacle course easily tackling the most strenuous of all obstacles; a 12m ladder from which Perec, still holding the giraffes, was suspended by the ankle.
Some super humans even strive to directly resemble fictional super heroes; Finnish born Jukka ‘The Hulk’ Saarelma has nearly fully transformed himself to mirror the appearance of fictional Super hero The Incredible Hulk. After multiple surgeries, skin pigmentation alterations and various concoctions of muscle incentives he now stands 7ft. 2 in. (218cm) and weighs an imposing 472kg of vivid green steel and muscle. Apart from his brand endorsement deals for Nike and Marvel comics he has been known to cameo in various films where he, not surprisingly, performs all his own stunts.
Fans of Mr. Saarelma have been known to queue for days awaiting him at public appearances, and applications at many bionic clinics have been on the rise since March last year.
Dr. Randall Warren of the Karori Bionic Institute says that the superhero fad has kept him busy.
“We’ve been fully booked out for the past 7 months, and we can’t see it letting up anytime soon. The majority of the applications are for bionic limbs, second to that would be muscle incentive treatment. We’ve been creating some really cool stuff here at the Institute”.
Today’s youth have been the most susceptible to the hype surrounding these new super humans; with videos on social media areas paralleling the popularity of classic YouTube posts after just one month. Many parents have raised their concerns about this craze, stating that the videos are putting too much pressure on their children.
Te Aro mother of three, Elizabeth Meuli, agrees with these claims.
“It’s a monstrosity that individuals undergo such twisted behaviour, but what’s worse is the fact our government allows this as a mainstream media. Our children are young and not yet able to discern for themselves how not alright this behaviour is.”
Though there may be some concern over the dramatic bodily changes that some people are undertaking, the majority of Wellington’s youth is just enjoying the chance to dress up as their favourite comic-book character.
We here at Capital Chronicle thought it timely to be super heroes ourselves. Who knows, perhaps one day we’ll have The Flash here, journalist Nathan Berrett, running the Water by Foot race around Wellington harbour in seconds.
For more outrageous physical feats visit www.oursuperheroes.hs.com or to lay a formal complaint please contact the Nyx Standards Authority slander@nsa.co.nz
The surreal physical feats achieved by enhanced athletes these days is bordering on superhuman. The recent homesite Our Super Heroes has caught the world by storm with its display of extreme physical feats never before seen by humans and animals alike. Francois Perec, a former builder from Paris, participated in one of the highest viewed events on the Network. Carrying a replica giraffe over each shoulder (weighing an approximated 1200kg each), he sped across a 400m obstacle course easily tackling the most strenuous of all obstacles; a 12m ladder from which Perec, still holding the giraffes, was suspended by the ankle.
Some super humans even strive to directly resemble fictional super heroes; Finnish born Jukka ‘The Hulk’ Saarelma has nearly fully transformed himself to mirror the appearance of fictional Super hero The Incredible Hulk. After multiple surgeries, skin pigmentation alterations and various concoctions of muscle incentives he now stands 7ft. 2 in. (218cm) and weighs an imposing 472kg of vivid green steel and muscle. Apart from his brand endorsement deals for Nike and Marvel comics he has been known to cameo in various films where he, not surprisingly, performs all his own stunts.
Fans of Mr. Saarelma have been known to queue for days awaiting him at public appearances, and applications at many bionic clinics have been on the rise since March last year.
Dr. Randall Warren of the Karori Bionic Institute says that the superhero fad has kept him busy.
“We’ve been fully booked out for the past 7 months, and we can’t see it letting up anytime soon. The majority of the applications are for bionic limbs, second to that would be muscle incentive treatment. We’ve been creating some really cool stuff here at the Institute”.
Today’s youth have been the most susceptible to the hype surrounding these new super humans; with videos on social media areas paralleling the popularity of classic YouTube posts after just one month. Many parents have raised their concerns about this craze, stating that the videos are putting too much pressure on their children.
Te Aro mother of three, Elizabeth Meuli, agrees with these claims.
“It’s a monstrosity that individuals undergo such twisted behaviour, but what’s worse is the fact our government allows this as a mainstream media. Our children are young and not yet able to discern for themselves how not alright this behaviour is.”
Though there may be some concern over the dramatic bodily changes that some people are undertaking, the majority of Wellington’s youth is just enjoying the chance to dress up as their favourite comic-book character.
We here at Capital Chronicle thought it timely to be super heroes ourselves. Who knows, perhaps one day we’ll have The Flash here, journalist Nathan Berrett, running the Water by Foot race around Wellington harbour in seconds.
For more outrageous physical feats visit www.oursuperheroes.hs.com or to lay a formal complaint please contact the Nyx Standards Authority slander@nsa.co.nz
A Dancer's Second Skin
Dancers jump in excitement for the new Harvest skin sticker. Dance shoes once made from leather were scarce after the manufacture loss so dancers resorted to tape their feet in desperation to protect them from hours on their toes. Harvest’s new dance footwear acts like a second skin.
This newfound technology allows advancement in performance and expression. The seamless slipper-like skin lets dancers move for a greater time while have an improved movement range. The skin is strong and flexible and keeps the foot safe from blisters. Harvest skin is hardened to create different forms of grip like dancing in bare feet. The human skin is well protected while the Harvest skin protects the foot giving the illusion of bare feet. It has allowed dancers have more interaction with the space they dance in with lowering the injury rate. These are highly recommended by the Royal New Zealand Ballet Company based in Wellington. Traditional point shoes in the Ballet Company only last one week at most with their prima ballerinas on their toes 9hours a day. It has been very costly to keep their dancers stocked with new shoes. The Ballet Company swear by Harvest now which allows them to grow custom point shoes for each of their dancers which last much longer than the traditional point shoe.
Running Image
Hows this? Think its too dark but i need tips :)
you can delete this but your image needs to be in the right perspective.. the man running in your image is a different angle to the background photo. and it also needs some splash icons under its feet or some shadows to make it look a little more real. :)Capital Chronicle Marvels at new fad
The super news team: The Capital Chronicle news team (pictured above as 20th century Marvel heroes) pokes fun at the recent youth obsession with the world’s new breed of super humans. From left: Jono Watkins, Nathan Berrett, Niquita Coats-Harrison, Tenzin Heatherbell, Ashley Betts, Eleanor Beeden, Robbie Wigmore.
The surreal physical feats achievable by enhanced athletes these days is bordering on superhuman. The recent Nyx home site Our Super Heroes has caught the world by storm with its displays of extreme physical feats unseen by humans and animals alike. Some of the more outrageous displays were of a French man, Francois Perec, carrying a giraffe over each shoulder (each weighing an approximated 1200kg) across a 400m obstacle course. The most strenuous of the obstacles being a vertical 12m ladder in which Perec had to hold the two giraffes in one hand suspended from the ankle.
Some super humans even strive to directly resemble fictional super heroes; Finnish born Jukka ‘The Hulk’ Saarelma has nearly fully transformed himself to mirror the appearance of fictional Super hero The Incredible Hulk. After multiple surgeries, skin pigmentation alterations and various concoctions of muscle incentives he now stands 7ft. 2 in. (218cm) and weighs an imposing 472kg of vivid green steel and muscle. Apart from his brand endorsement deals for Nike and Marvel comics he has been known to cameo in various films where he of course performs all his own stunts.
Fans of Mr. Saarelma have been known to queue for days awaiting him at public appearances, and applications at many bionic clinics have been on the rise since March last year says Dr. Randall Warren “we’ve been fully booked out for the past 7 months, and we can’t see it letting up anytime soon. The majority of the applications are for biotic limbs, second to that would be muscle incentive treatment. We’ve been creating some really cool stuff here at the Institute”.
Today’s youth by character have been the most susceptible to the hype surrounding these new super humans; with videos on social media sites paralleling in popularity after one month to much more established ‘classic’ YouTube videos. Many parents have raised their concerns about this craze, one stating “it’s a monstrosity that individuals undergo such twisted behaviour, but what’s worse is the fact our government allows this as a mainstream media. Our children are young and not yet able to discern for themselves how not alright this behaviour is.”
We here at Capital Chronicle thought it timely to be super heroes ourselves. Who knows, perhaps one day we’ll have The Flash here, journalist Nathan Berrett, running the Water by Foot race around Wellington harbour in seconds.
For more outrageous physical feats visit www.oursuperheroes.hs.com or to lay a formal complaint please contact the Nyx Standards Authority slander@nsa.co.nz
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