Creative Industries

The history of commons is a historical concept which has been around for a long time. The term was frequently mentioned by Garrett Hardin, an American   ecologist and philosopher . His text 'The Tragedy of the Commons', 1968, it was a piece written to focus and highlight the rapid increase in the population and the effects it would have on the world. "The population problem can not be solved in a technical way, any more than can the problem of winning the game of tick-tack- toe. " (Hardin 1968). He is addressing the facts of their future. In 2018 the world is struggling to cope with the growing population and Hardin wrote in 1968 that the problem of the commons is that it couldn't be solved. The modern day commons is the integration into the new creative industries, some included within the sharing economy.  In todays industry there are thousands of aspiring artists who want their work to be seen. Sharing their creations over social media or uploading on websi...

Photo by  Erik Möller  The relation between humans and robots relates to the dystopia and utopia of how robots have been represented and our thoughts surrounding this case. Robots are anthropomorphic in a sense, depending on their use. The idea of robots being beneficial in the work place was first sourced around 320 BC. It was then brought into reality years later by Leonardo da Vinci in 1496, plans and sketches were made for a robot. These plans included mechanical automation that could allow movement. Due to the plans and drawings being in a human like form, this has been an early step into why we portray robots in the way that we do today.  An idea by philosopher Aristotle proves we have a difficult relationship towards robots. He states; " If every tool, when ordered, or even of its own accord, could do the work that befits it… then there would be no need either of apprentices for the master workers or of slaves for the lords...

The concept is for a new technological device called 'TeaPot'. It is a smart kettle which can be paired with this app, designed to make life at home simpler.  This is aimed at busy families or single parents. People who will be looking to save time and money.  The app can do this by saving energy, it displays how much water is inside, meaning you only boiling how much water the user needs. It also displays the temperature of the water, indicating when the water is ready to be poured into your hot drink.  The app, which can be downloaded on both the app store and android store, can help day to day lives in a number of ways: Set timers Shows temperature                                        Visualise water level          Boils kettle remotely Notifies when water is boiled.  Although this gadget isn't a necessity, it certainly...

1996 is the first time the term ‘tactical media’ was used, it often relates to a movement which is presented in order to challenge its viewers. Art, political activism, satire, culture jamming and experimental media are all different methods used in order to evoke a number of different thoughts and feelings. It is something that allows reformists and artists to get their message across and take control, while bending the rules to suit their cause. And it’s mostly used for a positive yet provocative influence, it is still popular in today’s media to help communicate a specific message. In an online journal, it simply defines tactical media and why it’s used; “ Tactical media do not just report events, as they are never impartial they always participate and it is this that more than anything separates them from mainstream media.” (García and Lovink, 1997). It is an interesting strategy highlighted by the text, García states that it is an impartial way for peop...

I have designed a fitness app which allows you to compete in a race to reach your own personal goal against your family and friends. The first one to reach their own goal wins a different reward every time. These can be new avatar hairstyles, clothing or shoes. You can create your own avatar and it will change size to go along with your weight loss progress. The more rounds you win, the better you can make it look. This can make exercise be seen in a new light, with a competitive edge therefor helping its users enjoy something which is usually a strenuous task. Players can use their creativity to personalise the app and accomplish their tasks.  Graphicgata (2018).  Free IPhone X Screen Mockup . [image] Available at: https://graphicgata.com/portfolio/iphone-x-screen-mock-up/ [Accessed 22 Dec. 2018]. Loayza, J. (2018). The 10 Best Productivity Apps that use Gamification in 2018. [Blog]  Yu-kai Chou . Available at: https://yukaichou.com/lifestyle-gamification/the-top-te...

This concept follows the learning of tactical media and how hacktivism and the ideology analogue methods can be used in todays society. I want to create my own personal encryption to be able to 'decode' and pass on secret messages. Encryption is something that has been successfully used  for centuries and is a particularly useful form of communication to anyone who is under interrogation or under any surveillance. As well as this, it is used in day to day things such as bank passwords, security questions or over the phone with sensitive information. WhatsApp messages and iMessages are also something that should be kept private, therefore it should be encrypted to keep your personal messaged and data safe and there are options on mobile phones to have end-to-end encryption.  It is a hard task to be able to share a message with someone without it being detected however if you find an effective system, such as intimacy encryption, it will be applicable to almost eve...