500 word historical analysis of an interactive object. What kind of improvements were made? Did it become more or less complicated than the original? Is it easier or harder to use? Has the users of the object changed? Where is the objected used and has it been adapted for its environment? Have the users of the object changed? Where is the object used and has it been adapted for its environment? What is the relationship between the form and function? How would you alter the object?
MLA formatted with proper citations.
Using the paper as a basis create an interactive piece (website, poster, video, animation, map) showing the history of your chosen object.
A few things to check out: Marcel Duchamp an example of an interactive timeline. Gizmo Highway a nice collection of histories of various technologies. Apple timelines, Apple Turns 30, Product Timeline - on a T-shirt - wired magazine's apple timeline
Or present a redesign of the object. This can be illustrated diagrams, 3D models done in sketchup, or a sculpted prototype.
The total points for this project is 15. Fulfilling the minimum will get you 11 points.