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Thesis Info

LABS ID
00343
Thesis Title
A SoftGIS Revision: Towards Digitally Mediated Locative Dialogue is Support of Urban Planning
Author
Sara Jacobsen
2nd Author
3rd Author
Degree
MA in New Media
Year
2012
Number of Pages
162
University
Aalto University, School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Thesis Supervisor
Pipsa Asiala
Supervisor e-mail
pipsa.asiala AT aalto.fi
Other Supervisor(s)
Joanna Saad-Sulonen
Language(s) of Thesis
English
Department / Discipline
Department of Media/ New Media
Languages Familiar to Author
English
URL where full thesis can be found
Keywords
softGIS, ICT, urban planning, community informatics, space, place, people-centered design, interaction design
Abstract: 200-500 words
This thesis presents an iterative design process beginning from assessment of an existing online map-based interface. The process draws from co-design concepts to determine interactions that could compliment current use of the online interface. Inspiration also comes from ethnographic practices and previous research that merges topics of technology and ethnography. The resulting interface proposal extends use of the existing interface beyond information gathering to support ongoing communication. This is accomplished through a two-fold strategy incorporating both revision to the visual design of the interface and recommendations for complimentary interactions in mobile, real-world contexts.