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New photo series Boatman posted in my Portfolio.

Theremin.

A few years ago I started collecting data to make a visual overview of design history. The “problem” I stumbled upon was how to arrange the information. Soon I realised that an interactive computer based environment (Flash) would fit the project much more. Time could be presented 2D (left to right or up and down) where the user could zoom-in and pan the time-line or as 3D where time would be run in the background.

Software called Gapminder presents time in 3D. If you explore the site you will find this google tool link where you can play around and see different data change over time.

Prof. Hans Rosling uses software from Gapminder to talk about the “developing” world at TED.

Today I had a chance to play on Tenori-on. The product is made from Magnesium alloy, it’s very light, and well made. I like the fact that it feels like an instrument. It’s the first “button device” where the audience can see what the musician is doing as the light can be seen from both sides.

Tenori-on will be launched on the UK market at the end of this year. Price… around 500£

Last year I made a music instrument where the main idea was to connect acoustic instrument with the computer – to play digital music acoustically… few days ago I got this link…

Once they preformed also in Yamaha… I don’t have that video – here are two from the WorldWideWeb.

More about Maywa Denki at his website, his toys called Knockman can also be found there.

Public toilet sign.

A Shinkansen rail (at the exit door).

A sign outside a club, urging people to stay quiet. Very Japanese.