heloo, well it's been a while since I actually said anything to do with my work. But the cultural probes are coming back, so thats great news looking forward to coming up with some marvelous ideas from them. I have set up a flickr account which is where I will be putting any images, inspiration etc to do with my stuff. (by all means add me add me on flickr if there is such a thing, the link is........flickr.

I will also be be uploading all my initial designs,models etc that I will be producing over Christmas (no holiday time for me!) and I am doing this because I really would love as much feed back on them, because at the end of the day I am designing products for you, and you gotta like it! so feel free to leave whatever comment you would like.

But with regards to my ideas, the first lot are probably going to be a bit random. But I am thinking that an area I would like to focus on is how we can be more efficient with the energy we use, by focusing on the different ways we control our lighting; switches, dimmers etc. Soo I'm thinking light, movement sensors etc. Because we all leave too many lights on when we don't actually need them!!

t'ra a bit!!!

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I just want to say a big thankyou to everyone who took part in our interactive tea partie(s)!! We had one on the top of Arthurs Seat and one yesterday at Ephemeris Tea Rooms on Marchmont Cresecent. They were really successful and I got a load of great information to put towards my research. I have (well I am right this second) setting up a flickr account so that I can upload all the pictures relevant to my work, for you to see. You can also add that to your rss feed, or add me as a friend if you have an account.

(When we have put the video of the tea party on Arthurs Seat together I will upload it)

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Our interactive teaparty will be taking place this coming Sunday (15th November) at the top of Arthurs Seat from 11.00 am onwards. We will be giving out free tea and biscuits to everyone who takes part!

We will also be doing the same thing next Wednesday (18th November) at Ephemeris Tea Room in Marhmont, 3.00pm onwards. If you take part you will also be able to get 10% of speciality teas and snacks sold by the Tea Rooms. 24 Marchmont Crescent, EH9 1HG Edinburgh.

Look forward to seeing you there!!

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Thanks for pointing out that the video wasn't working, I didnt realise my account was set to private (new to youtube) Anyhoo I think it should be fine now, let me know if it isn't and I will have another look!

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Apart from the research I am conducting for my own personal project, I am working with a group of people so we can work together to generate a wider range of research. We are focusing on domestic interaction within the home, and we have come up with a fun way to gather information about how people live, this could relate to their habits, values, hobbies, routines anything! The video is a light hearted way of showing you how the 'Interactive Tea Party' will work, it's hopefully going to take place around Edinburgh in the next few weeks so keep your eyes peeled!

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Hi

I have just sent out a number of probe packs today, so hopefully they will be with you shortly. I have still got a few spaces left if any one wants to take part!! Keep up the good work the online probe as well, the results I'm getting back are great, but if you have time to attach any kind of photograph that would be even better.

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Hi!

hope my followers are all good? (although theres probably not many of you right now!)

I have added a web probe section to my website, this means for those of you who aren't completing one of my cultural probe packs you can now do a 5 minute version online!! I have had quite a few back and it would be great to get loads more. So if you are browsing the internet aimlessly, looking for something to do, fill in a probe!

:)

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Hi

I'm just putting up a little post to let my volunteers know where I'm at with my probe packs. The first one will be ready to go out tomorrow, and my lovely friend Robbie and his parents are going to test it out for me, as soon as I get the feedback from that, they will be sent out hopefully in the next week and a half. I am hoping that the postal strikes (if they are still going on) won't disrupt the delivery of the packets too much.

I still have a few places left, if any one else wishes to come forth and volunteer, it would be great to have you on board!

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Hi

As you may have noticed from my home page, I am conducting some design research for my fourth year project and I need volunteers! I want to know how you interact with the people and products in your home (with a particular focus on lighting). I sending out a set of research packs otherwise known as 'cultural probes'. They include a set of fun tasks for you to complete over the space of a week or two, this might be taking pictures, playing a game, answering questions. The results I get back will really help me generate new ideas and confirm/conflict any of the research I have already done. Theres no cost involved for the volunteer.

Sooo if you want to get involved or just to get any more information about what you would have to do feel free to contact me

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