Open Questions and Challenges

I struggled with thinking about how the huge amount and variety of data could be processed and used to create something tangible. Although the final prototype allows one to watch the LEDs light up over a period of time, that limits the amount of data that could be used to control the LEDs (since the loop does not want to be infinitely long). At the same time, every week of my life is different and I might learn more from a 2D static visualization that would incorporate a larger amount of data. I wonder if there could be a way to incorporate temporal interactivity into more data (such as type of video watched) and if there are ways to process data more efficiently.

Through this project, I also realized the importance of designing technology and interfaces; one can always archive data but it is the ability to use the data that matters. At the same time I was interested in exploring the idea that we should not be too reliant on technology; instead, technology serves as a way to trigger memories and our memories can be controlled and sought after. However, I do wonder if there is a way to evaluate how a memory is triggered and what the best trigger is (eg. light vs sound).