Informational Geometry

I have just seen the future of interaction design and here it is: Head Tracking for Desktop VR Displays using the WiiRemote This presentation shows quite simply how a flat 2D screen can be transformed into a window into a 3D world. Although this demo is based on the Wii and it's unique controllers, you can see how this technology can be adapted for broader use. Watch this video, then imagine all the ways that this interface can be used. E commerce? Someday I will be able to shop for shoes in 3D! Social Networks? What if Hot or Not was in 3D? or Match.com. Oh the possibilities!

I am pleased to announce the all new for 2008 Like.com . This was a cool little redesign project I got to work on around Christmas. Like is a shopping search engine, which previously did not have a design targeted to it's intended audience, all us women! Now it does. It was a pleasure to work with Pedro Sostre , Like's Creative Director. We managed to come up with a new design that is fresh while still on target, and not a total web 2.0 cliche. The new brand developed easily translates into a great, functional, web UI with no rounded corners, reflections, or gradient over-use. Check out the purple star!

OK, so stuff has got in the way of updating my portfolio. The Studioroom portfolio wont get updated until March. Sorry.

Do you like making movies? Are you always playing with your video camera? Are you an actor, writer, or director? Are you an artist, musician, or fan of one? Heck, do you just want to do the HAIR for people in films? Well then, I have a new social network for you! I'm very pleased to announce the launch of Massify.com, a new social network for people in movie and film production. I was just a small part of a larger team working on this new website project. I was wonderful to be able to contribute some Information Architecture and UX design work for this exciting start-up in New York City.

I must admit that I am undecided about tomorrows Primary election. I spent the whole weekend trying to stay warm and absorb as much political propaganda as I could stand, without loosing all sanity. One moment, I find myself leaning towards Hillary. Then, I think perhaps Barack is better. All I care about is that whatever Democrat is nominated, they must be able to beat the Republican candidate. Will Hillary be able to win over John McCain? Can Obama? Anyway, I'm blogging about this because I want YOU to help me make up my mind. Barack vs. Hillary Pros and Cons Hillary Clinton Pro: She's a Clinton. Con: She's a Clinton. Pro: She can get stuff done "from day one". Con: Yeah but is she really looking out for the interests of the people? Or is she already in the pockets of the corporations? Pro: She's a woman. Con: She might not beat John McCain because she's a woman. Barack Obama Pro: Fresh meat. Con: Too fresh? Is Barack just too young and inexperienc...

Tired of being stuck inside by the weather, I went to go check out some art, and was pleasantly surprised. I actually like some of the shows at the San Francisco MOMA right now. Not to be missed! Take your time: Olafur Eliasson One room makes you sleepy, and one room makes you small, and the room next to the elevators has absolutely no color at all... Read the SFMOMA write up , or just go see it yourself. - - - Gabriele Basilico Wonderful photography of San Francisco & Silicon valley. It's interesting how Basilico captured such 'classical' looking photos out of such a modern place. SFMOMA says: This exhibition presents a series of nearly 50 black-and-white and color photographs taken by Basilico at the invitation of SFMOMA during a monthlong residency in the Bay Area last summer. Chronicling the impact of the technology boom on the region, this exhibition will be the first of an ongoing project focused on Silicon Valley, in which artists will document the area on fil...

Hello! This post is to let everybody know that I am in the process of updating my website, Studioroom.com . I will be posting a new and improved up to date portfolio within the next two weeks. I hope to get this done before February 3rd. In the mean time, I'm going to continue to blog right here in Informational Geometry. Look for more humorous observations about life, and Steph's take on the California Primaries. Thanks.