Week 12 / Open Studios

Showcase and Feedback

This week marks the presentation of my work at Open Studios, where the project was shared with the public, invited guests, and industry practitioners. It was an important opportunity to observe how different audiences engaged with the work, while also opening up conversations beyond the studio.

More than a showcase, Open Studios created space for networking, exchange, and valuable feedback from a range of perspectives, helping me reflect on how the project is being understood by others.

Open Studios was an incredible opportunity to showcase my work to the public and observe how people engaged with the prototype firsthand. Initially, I was worried that the project’s concepts might be difficult for visitors to grasp. However, the feedback I received was overwhelmingly positive. Many commented that the topic felt relatable and relevant, and praised the way I had simplified and “dummyfied” the system so that people could understand it intuitively.

The level of support and engagement exceeded my expectations, with visitors actively interacting with the prototype and sharing their thoughts. Seeing people genuinely interested and able to follow the process made me feel more confident about the project, and reassured me that the time and effort invested in refining the prototype had paid off. Experiencing this response in person highlighted the impact of my work and the value of clear, thoughtful design in communicating complex ideas.

I received lots of verbal feedback as well as a large number of feedback cards from the audience, and reading through each one was truly touching. It was rewarding to see that so many people appreciated the idea, concept, and overall project, which made me feel that all the effort I put in had paid off. At the same time, there were several pieces of feedback that stood out as particularly interesting and valuable, which I would like to focus on further.

Suggestions for Improvement

• More content variety: Users suggested adding additional topics, interests, or categories to make the experience richer.


• Better flow and clarity: Some users recommended making the stages more seamless, so interactions are smoother and the connection between layers is clearer.


• Visual emphasis: A few comments highlighted the importance of visual representation over text to make content more engaging.


• Additional explanations: Some users wanted more context or guidance on how data is collected and used, particularly in the behavioural layer.


• Integration improvements: Users noted that having data automatically flow between stages (instead of manually dragging JSON files) would improve the experience.

Table Setup Feedback

For Viva Voce Presentation, I should use Chrome for the “wave to start” interaction and keep the narrative clean and simple, focusing on the core purpose and what the audience needs to understand.

Include my proposed exhibition ideas, like the token concept, without worrying about full functionality, and avoid mentioning the grid.

Make sure to show evidence of my Semester 1 works through a process book or additional screen so that past work isn’t lost.

Overall, keep the presentation clear and accessible, with the exhibition at a proposal level, and be mindful of the setup limits: a maximum of two tables and one provided screen, with the rest of my materials brought along.