https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/mar/07/amazon-alexa-random-creepy-laughter-company-fixing?CMP=fb_gu
I’ve seen a few articles about this on Facebook but this is the first I’ve seen from a credible news site.
Palo
Palo is a good example of how voice technology could be used in public spaces.
It is a device would be situated in a town or city and provides essential information to citizens and tourists. Palo can suggest restaurants, attractions and events and can supply maps and stand as a taxi beacon.
VocalID
Interesting company that allows you to donate your voice to someone who doesn’t have one. They look at how peoples voices are really individual and big parts of their personality. Also, well worth considering donating if you have the time.
Open Source Voice Assistant
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aiforeveryone/mycroft-mark-ii-the-open-voice-assistant?ref=recommended&ref=discovery
Came across this in a Kickstarter email (not sponsored, promise!) I think it ties in quite well with Mozilla’s open internet idea.
Morag Myerscough designer of spaces
HI all you exhibition designers:
Have a look at the work of Morag Myerscough. A really individual and inspirational graphic designer who does a lot of exhibition design for clients like the design museum often on very minimal budgets. She has a very small studio in London, usually just her and a couple of graduate interns. She intentionally keeps it that way, but it doesn’t stop her from thinking big and bold. See her work here:
Guest speaker: Yann Seznec
We are very happy to announce that artist, musician, experimental games designer and lecturer Yann Seznec will be coming in to give a talk about his work on Friday 16 February. Please have a look at some of his amazing projects on his website: yannseznec.com
Prototyping Everything
Week 2 Provocations
Research Statements
At the end of day one all seventeen teams have a name and a starting point to begin researching the design brief.
Hello world from Phoni, Turtle Interpretation, Onsei, Òraid, Oreamno, Six Pack, Resonance, Freeman, K9, Miyagi Dolphins, Blah, Dominators, Curiously Cinnamon, Chroops, Wave, Tiki & Moon Jelly.