ReFrame

Oct1, 2023----Dec 7, 2023, London

A New Way to Explore and Document Funny and Novels in Your Surrounding on Mobile Device

Context

The idea of more productivity and more effectiveness dominates our lives and our choices in this fast-paced lifestyle. In this lifestyle, we may decrease our capability of exploring, finding, and discovering. I believe taking a chance to explore the surroundings around us can improve our ability of observation, concentration and creativity. But most important, it's fun! 😀😀😀

What's we don't do as kid and why?

What stuff do people do to explore around and what's common?

One common Tool: Mobile phone

The difference between camera and human eyes

"Why can't we just point our camera at what we are seeing and record that? It's a seemingly simple question. It's also one of the most complicated to answer... "

1. Smaller angle of view

"Each eye individually has anywhere from a 120-200° angle of view. Our central angle of view — around 40-60° — is what most impacts our perception." *6

2. Smaller region

"Compared to a camera, the human eye sees an extreme decrease in detail the further out of center (even 20° ).The end result is a mental image whose detail has effectively been prioritized based on interest" *6

The human eye naturally concentrates on a specific focal point, whereas a photograph captures a broader scene, leading to a disparity between our visual focus and the captured image. Additionally, our brains possess the ability to intelligently process and interpret information received from our eyes, a capability absent in cameras. In conclusion, we tend to see the stuff rather than the surroundings.

Two functions of the Camera

Emotional value

New

Funny

Aesthetic

Memory

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Functional value

Document

Safety

Socail media

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In this project, my emphasis lies on exploring a novel and amusing (emotional value) dimension of cameras as individuals navigate their surroundings. I aim to address the question: Can a camera offer a distinctive experience or viewpoint for those exploring the city? Why do we automatically assume that the camera frame should conform to a square shape? What sets apart our visual perception from the images we capture?

Brief

I aim to develop an innovative exploration tool tailored for urban enthusiasts driven by curiosity, enriching their adventures by seamlessly integrating them into their routines. This tool won't be just a utility but a companion, offering engaging features and adaptability to resonate with the dynamic lifestyles of modern urban explorers.

How is it work?

The design has two components: the frame card and the bracket. Basically, you use a stand to hold the phone in place, and then put in different shaped cards to reframe the phone.

Technically, there is an NFC chip inside the frame card that can communicate with a smartphone. The NFC card information is then read in a dedicated application. Leverage your smartphone's camera API to change camera settings when a specific card is detected.