Research and Outcome proposal.
Final 1 page newspaper layout
Presentation summary
In summary, this project shifted my focus from the computer itself to the way information is structured and understood. Although Inside the Personal Computer presents itself as a three-dimensional interactive book, my analysis revealed that its core communication relies on flat, two-dimensional elements such as diagrams, labels, and text. The 3D structures create engagement and spatial experience, but true understanding is constructed through simplified graphic systems.
This led me to question the necessity of three-dimensional form in communicating complex systems. As a result, my work moves towards reducing and abstracting these elements into a flat, diagrammatic language. By using minimal shapes, colour coding, and connecting lines, I aim to visualise invisible processes—such as how digital signals are translated into text and images—while maintaining clarity and control. Ultimately, the project explores how simplified visual systems can make complex computational processes readable and accessible.
Stage2 Proposal 1 （before review）
Keyword: waiting
This book uses vision to understand an invisible system, so in the second phase,
I hope to continue using this approach to understanding graphic creation.
Inspiration
In life, I've been reflecting on what is invisible and overlooked. I thought of waiting. The process of waiting actually includes time, mood, and patience. It varies depending on the situation. I hope to visualize it.
These scenes are three-dimensional—with space, sound, characters, and environment. But when we enter a state of "waiting": space becomes blurred, action pauses, time is compressed into a planar extension, and waiting becomes like a line. It's not a space. Waiting is not a spatial experience, but rather the flattening of time.
Class Review
After discussion, it became clear that the theme of waiting was not strongly connected to the first phase of the project, which focused on the computer book and the visualisation of hidden systems. The relationship between this new topic and the earlier research was not clearly established, making the transition feel weaker than intended. In addition, the reason for introducing waiting as a subject was not fully defined, so its conceptual purpose within the project remained unclear. This feedback highlighted the importance of maintaining a stronger link between new ideas and the existing narrative, ensuring that each development stage is both relevant and clearly justified.