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Timeline

Timeline

Spring Quarter Timeline (VIS 160A)

Week 3: April 14 — Proposal & Planning

  • Final Project Proposal + Initial Timeline

  • Finalize concept, aesthetic direction, and core interactivity

  • Outline symbolic elements (feathers, deity representation, etc.)

  • Begin sourcing materials (wood, sensors, motors, feathers)

Week 4: April 21 — Initial Prototyping & Layout

  • Create rough layout for feather bundles and motor placements

  • Begin wiring diagram and sensor configuration tests

  • Prototype motor response using basic touch or ultrasonic input

Week 5: April 28 — Wiring & Single-System Testing

  • Test single motor with one sensor and feather bundle

  • Finalize feather types, quantities, and attachment strategy

  • Refine website (add process page and timeline)

Week 6: May 5 — Midterm Checkpoint

  • Midterm Presentation: Working Prototype + Sketches

  • Present functioning motor + sensor demo

  • Share updated website and installation sketch

  • Confirm motor mounting strategies

  • Known: Basic interactivity + LED behavior

  • Unknown: Mechanical system/final layout

Week 7: May 12 — Multi-System Integration

  • Begin integrating additional sensors and motors

  • Map sensor inputs to corresponding feather movements

  • Install RGB LED strips and test synchronized behaviors

  • Refine aesthetic flow and layout spacing

Week 8: May 19 — Physical Assembly Begins

  • Deliverable: Mounted structure with partial interactivity

  • Begin mounting feathers and attaching sensors

  • Assemble and mount motors to wooden frame

  • Address light diffusion and touch responsiveness

  • Continue adding content to website (video, photos)

Week 9: May 26 — Final Build & Testing

  • Complete full integration of sensors, motors, and LEDs

  • Debug interaction issues and finalize code behavior

  • Conduct 24-hour testing for consistency

  • Prepare final website updates and visual documentation

Week 10: June 2 — Final Presentation

  • Deliverables: Fully Assembled & Functional Installation + Website

  • Refine all behaviors and structural balance

  • Complete website (concept, visuals, system overview, process)

  • Present project in exhibition-ready format

 

Summer Session Timeline (VIS 160B: June 30 – August 1)

Week 1: June 30 — System Revisions & Polishing

  • Address structural flaws or interactivity issues from spring

  • Test and refine sensor sensitivity, motor torque, LED feedback

  • Strengthen feather suspension mechanics

Week 2: July 7 — Expanded Behavior & Final Logic

  • Add layered behaviors (e.g., longer movement sequences or light fades)

  • Polish transition between motor states

  • Prepare text for final paper (introduction, methods, reflection)

Week 3: July 14 — Documentation & Accessibility

  • Photograph final build in installation space

  • Record interaction video for website

  • Add accessibility features (alt text, high contrast design, etc.)

  • Continue final paper draft

Week 4: July 21 — Final Website & Paper

  • Final Reflective Paper Due

  • Finalize all written sections of website

  • Submit full paper draft (conceptual context + technical explanation)

  • Upload walkthrough video and installation images

Week 5: July 28 — Final Submission

  • Locked Website + Final Presentation

  • Submit finished project (website, paper, documentation)

  • Deliver final walkthrough of installation and interactivity

  • Reflect on process and publish

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