2015 / 4 vol.165
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Features & Special Reports
Feature 1: Requirement Definitions That Won’t Cause Trouble Later
The Success or Failure of Web Projects is Decided Here!
Why is it that there are always difficulties with Web production: With what is ‘Said/Unsaid’ comes ‘Do/Don’t do;’ With ‘Design changes’ comes ‘adding features;’ and even coming to, ‘Well, lets place (or not place) this order as a job(!)’ The reason could be insufficient ‘Requirement Definitions’ that take place in the first half of production. In this feature we thoroughly examine the important points of Requirement Definitions and how to utilize them toward actual production. A must read for not only directors and producers but Web creators who want to avoid ‘Causing Trouble Later.’
Feature 2: Moving Images as Design
The KnowHow to Bring the Merits of Moving Images to Life on a Site
It’s come to the point that using moving images on Websites is everyday practice. For example, sites where the main contents are embedded as moving images can convey contents better than text, and moving images can be more detailed than what is capable with a still image. In terms of using a moving image for an element or as part of direction, we can see that there are many different approaches such as ‘using it as a backdrop’ or ‘use it for menus.’ Regardless, in order to properly convey the information or images the site is meant for, there must be an underlying concept of using moving images as ‘Design.’ In this feature, creators explain ‘Moving Image as Design’ by drawing upon real examples on how to think about moving images, the production process as well as the important points of implementation. In the latter part, we explain the points of directing moving images from sites abroad. From the reasons for using moving images to the methods of expression in moving images, this feature will definitely provide a valuable right hand manual during your production process.
[Special] Awwwards Conference Report
Divining the 5 Keywords for the Future as Told by Key Persons
The “Awwwards Conference 2015” was held for two days on February 23rd and 24th in Barcelona, Spain. It was an event that gathered together world famous designers and producers to discuss the trend and technology of today’s Web world. What are these key persons who bear the industry of today interested and what kind of movements do they foresee? Let’s focus attention on their words and think about the Web world of tomorrow!
Inside Story
Hanatsubaki Website_The Aesthetics and Design Sense of “Hanatsubaki,” Shiseido’s Corporate Cultural Magazine Extended to the Internet
The magazine “Hanatsubaki” published by cosmetics-maker Shiseido began in 1937 and now reaches its 78th year. It doesn’t just have information about Shiseido’s products but also offers information on various types of beauty including fashion, beauty treatment, literature and arts. With art direction overflowing with creativity the magazine has garnered a following from many design-related people. Their Website was renewed at the end of last year, and we hear about the functions of this new site brimming with creativity.
Portrait -Web Craftsman’s Portrait-
KOBAYASHI Takeru (BIRDMAN)_The Culmination of Life that This Hard-and-Soft “Versatile Artisan” Dreams of
Those in the know know the developer KOBAYASHI Takeru, who makes even famous creators say “Without whom it wouldn’t be possible to do this job.” As a technical director who shows his skills in the field of both software and hardware, he says BIRDMAN is ‘The Last Company.” But beyond that, he is visualizing “culmination” that he’s finally got a grasp on after all these years.
TSUKURUHITO
Yotta (Contemproary Art Unit)_Decorated Baked Sweet Potato Car as Living Public Art
If Okamoto Taro was still alive, he would scream “Art is a Baked Sweet Potato!” Or maybe not, but regardless, it was at the window of a baked sweet potato truck that we saw the shining award certificate of the 18th Okamoto Taro Modern Art Award. What makes people passing by turn their heads might actually not be the certificate but rather the unbelievably flashy decoration of the car and the sweet aroma of sweet potatoes. The car named “Kintoki” is a baked sweet potato truck run by contemporary art unit “Yotta.” Dressed up as a decorated truck, it has popped up in numerous places, but what is the truth behind these two who provide exquisitely delicious baked sweet potatoes?
Mobile Service Front Line
Danbokko Kitchen_With Smart Phones x Cardboard, Expanding the Existing Value and Sense of Value
Text: NAKAYA Kenichi
By collaborating or harmonizing with a variety of devices, Smartphones can make possible unthinkable fun, functions, and convenience. By leaving the input and output of information to the Smartphone and separately preparing part of the “physical object” or directions you cannot experience using a Smartphone, you will be able to offer innovative and inexpensive products and services. In this article, we present “Danbokko Kitchen,” a project to expand on a “playhouse tools” with Smartphones and cardboard. Moreover, that interesting corporation Kayak was able to get a large amount of the capital from crowd funding. It’s worth checking out!
Basis Lecture on JavaScript
Implement a Contents Slider that is Compatible with Multiple Devices
Text: KODAIRA Asami, KIMURA Takeya (ENTACL GRAPHICXXX)
Applied Lecture on Flash for HTML5
Let’s Try to Make a Multi-Device Compatible Game
Text: OKI Yoshiya
Running Stories
movement
(Event & Artist introduction)
Choco Banana Planning Session
[Last Installment] And What I Want to Do at “QREATOR AGENT”
Worldwide Creator's Archive
FHTR_Power of Expression that Tackles “Why?”
WD Monthly Archive
We Gathered not only Websites but New Digital Contents that Our Editorial Desk Took Notice of, Such as Applications and Signage.
Cubi, Joha, AWAJI KOTSU Co., Ltd., DRAWING AND MANUAL Official HP, Trippeo, TOYOTA NEXT ONE, MAJOLICA MAJORCA Brand Site Special Contents “Magical Dresser,” The World that Connects to Airbnb, [S5-Style] Hello world., WEARABLE INFOBAR PATTERN GENERATOR, LA-VIE PHOTOGRAPHY HAWAII [Campaign Site], Rally Interactive, Art Project OE20, Gekidan Mamagoto “Waga Hoshi” Official Site, W COMPANY INC, Let’s Celebrate! Hokuriku Shinkansen, PYRAMIDFILM QUADRA OFFICIAL SITE
one's view
If the Worst Should Happen, a Savior of Mankind
Text: SHIMIZU Qanta (PARTY)
sprout
Fetal Activity through the Fumes
Text: SAWABE Yoshiaki (1-10 Holdings)
Celebrating Chinese New Year 2015
A Light Bulb, Moon, Lemon and Artificial Intelligence.
Text: KAWADA Tom
Deep Visual-Semantic Alignments
A Gaze in the Context of Internet.
Text: SUGANO Kaoru (DENTSU)
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SAIHATE Tahi’s “Shikuhack”
Volume 10: Poemko
Monthly Focus
Unity [Second Half]_Understanding Each Feature through Sample Production
In the first half, as providing the tool’s brief overview, we created a simple sample that operates players with arrow keys using a physics engine installed in Unity. In the second half, as developing a simple game, we’ll explain a bit more advanced usage and features of the product than those introduced in the first half.
[Focus On] “Second Ear” that Conveys Emotions and Situations through Environmental Sound_Listnr
Collaboration between Big Business and Venture Companies
“Listnr” is a new device that the Japanese hardware startup company Interphenom has been developing. With financial contribution collected using Cloud funding, this product is not only known for its ability to analyze babies’ emotional states through their voices but has garnered much attention for its development was brought to realization through cooperation between Panasonic and a venture company Cerevo. We asked three key persons about how the product was brought to life.
This article is based on the information we had as of March 4th 2015. As of March 9th, after achieving a financial goal at Kickstarter, this project is suspended. Details will be updated on Interphenom’s Website.
Tour De Graphique - A Challenge in the Time of One CD -
Final Volume: On-magazine Live Collage Using “Human”
Text&collage: KAWAMURA Kosuke
What Design can Do: Monologue
Vol.135: Physical
Text: NAGAHARA Yasuhito
From the Data of Web Designers Report: “The Landscape of this Job”
A Challenge to the Year 2020
Text: KOIZUMI Shinya
News Crawler
(News)
Hagihara Research Institute
A Gap between Parents’ and Kids’ Smartphone Usage
Text: HAGIWARA Masashi
The Secrets of Digital Marketing
The Merits and Demerits of “Non-rigid Account”
Text: OHTA Kenji
Exonemo’s “Touching the Web”
Vol.42: Serial Borg Series EP.22 “The Issues Surrounding Data Storage”
Manga AC Club Activity Daily Log
#47: Club Room on Exhibit
AC Club is said to be holding a solo exhibition. It’s a first in its long activity. We thought the exhibition was over now that the completed flyer was out but…it actually hasn’t even started yet. Will they be alright?
Others
List of Web agencies from all over the country
Monitor & Present
WD Square
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