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Google Earth Humans

08/16/11

I I noticed this weird distorted man on Google Earth. I am going to keep an eye out for some more strange google earth people. I like them. I’m sure i’ll come across some more soon, i seem to be developing the habit of virtually teleporting around the UK Continue reading…

Avatar Machine - MoMA - Talk to me

07/25/11

The first film produced with the new coloured costume and redeveloped camera system.
The film was produced for Talk to Me - MoMA. A new exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Click here for exhibition link.

Try to Try

03/14/11

Hello! and welcome. This is my first blog post of what i hope will be the first of many. I cant promise i will be a prolific blogger but i will certainly try to add stuff that i have done or that i have happened upon. Anyway, thanks for checking in and be sure . . . → Read More: Try to Try

Avatar Machine

02/23/11

Avatar Machine is a system which replicates the aesthetics and visuals of third person gaming, allowing the user to view themselves as a virtual character in real space via a head mounted interface. Continue reading…

Da Vinci Alarm Clock

01/15/11

The Da Vinci Alarm Clock works on a very basic system. The Dot Matrix display will always show either Sleep or Awake.

If the user follows the directions given by the clock then they will be able to enjoy the benefits of a 21-hour day, with little of the tiredness they would normally experience. Continue reading…

Virtual Confessions

01/15/11

Virtual Confessions is a book that gathers together our research about social behavior in virtual spaces. We put forward the following idea - Do people maintain real world moral and ethical boundaries in virtual spaces? Continue reading…

OCD Series

01/14/11

The OCD Series is the culmination of my research into Obsessive Compulsive behaviour. For some people OCD is an extremely serious phycological disorder that greatly impedes the lives of those who suffer it. However, everyone to some extent displays signs of personal . . . → Read More: OCD Series

Sabre & Mace

01/14/11

Sabre & Mace is a company that offers a unique service created for the online environment of Second Life. The service provides virtual characters the opportunity to experience death as a way to close their user account permanently. The project examines the notion of feeling sentimental toward a virtual character Continue reading…

Infinity Desktop

12/28/10

This effect was created by myself and my studio coleague Freddie Yauner

BBC News - England fan turfs lounge of Sutton Coldfield home

06/09/10

BTurf Lounge