I am incorporating a few studies from cognitive psychology and information sciences. My presentation, writing the final thesis document, and revisiting the investigations are the next steps in preparation for final review on May 4th. The map posted below outlines the presentation. The presentation design follows an overarching concept that is incorporated in all the investigations; "where I have been", "where I am", and "where I am going".
Spatial Intelligence, Cognitive Mapping, Personality Dimensions, Navigation, Mental Processing Structures, and Activity Theory are the areas of research I have used to inform my process. The investigations are interactive online experiences, exploring tasks that take place in an online environment informing one's decision in a physical environment. The content of investigation is walkable communities.
As mentioned before, I have worked with an overarching theme of "where I have been", "where I am at", and "where I am going", inspired by spatial intelligence and cognitive mapping. Each study involves a goal, motivation, behavior, specific information needed, and a mental processing structure for organizing information. The behavior and motivations are informed by a study done on personality dimensions and information searching behaviors. Each scenario portrays a specific user that would benefit from a walkable community. Together the interactive investigations align to form a perspective that moves from macro to micro.
Presentation Map
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Rebecca- this is so interesting. I live in a walkable community - and it was a major reason we bought our house. When we started research neighborhoods from a remote location it was almost impossible to find out neighborhood information. It was as if we had to be there physically to find out very basic things, like how far the local elementary school was, and how far was the best coffeeshop. So I can automatically see a deep need for this type of interface to assist people in finding a location that would suit their living and commuting needs. Great job and congrats on passing. I had no doubt you would do very well!
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