Timeline

Spring Quarter Timeline (VIS 160A)
Week 3: April 14 (Proposal & Planning)
Deliverable: 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)​

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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

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Week 5: April 28 (Wiring & Single-System Testing)

Test single motor with one sensor and feather bundle

Explore light behavior using LED strips

Finalize feather types, quantities, and attachment strategy

Refine website (add process page and timeline)

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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