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Memory Emphasizing Digital Camera Rochester Institute of Technology RIT Scholar Works Theses 7-27-2016 Memory Emphasizing Digital Camera Jae Ho Seo Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses Recommended Citation Seo, Jae Ho, "Memory Emphasizing Digital Camera" (2016). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by RIT Scholar Works. It has been accepted for inclusion in Theses by an authorized administrator of RIT Scholar Works. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Memory Emphasizing Digital Camera Jae Ho Seo Thesis Master of Fine Arts in Industrial Design School of Design College of Imaging Arts and Sciences Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY JULY 27, 2016 MEMORY EMPHASIZING DIGITAL CAMERA INDUSTRIAL DESIGN J.SEO Approvals Stan Rickel, Advisor Associate Professor, Graduate Coordinator, Industrial Design Email: [email protected] Signature: __________________________________________________________________ Date: __________________ Alan Reddig, Committee Member Senior Lecturer, Industrial Design Email: [email protected] Signature: __________________________________________________________________ Date: __________________ Alex Lobos, Committee Member Associate Professor, Industrial Design Email: [email protected] Signature: __________________________________________________________________ Date: __________________ Shaun Foster, Committee Member Associate Professor, 3D Digital Design Email: [email protected] Signature: __________________________________________________________________ Date: __________________ 1 MEMORY EMPHASIZING DIGITAL CAMERA INDUSTRIAL DESIGN J.SEO Table of Contents APPROVALS............................................................................................................................... 1 ACKNOWLEDGMENT .............................................................................................................. 4 ABSTRACT.................................................................................................................................. 5 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 6 1. WHY MEMORY?......................................................................................................................................6 2. WHY A CAMERA? ...................................................................................................................................7 RESEARCH I - ABOUT CAMERA............................................................................................ 8 1. HISTORY OF THE CAMERA....................................................................................................................8 1-1. Before the 35mm film camera.................................................................................................8 1-2. After the 35mm film camera (portable size camera) ................................................ 12 1-3. Digital Era..................................................................................................................................... 15 1-4. Summary........................................................................................................................................ 17 2. THE CULTURE OF THE CAMERA....................................................................................................... 19 2-1. Street Photography................................................................................................................... 19 2-2. Hybrid Photography: Vintage manual lens + Digital camera............................... 21 3. THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THE DIGITAL CAMERA....................................................................... 24 RESEARCH II - THE MEANING OF MEMORY AND THINGS.........................................26 1. THE MEANING OF MEMORY ............................................................................................................. 26 2. THE INTERRELATEDNESS OF EXPERIENCE AND MEMORY.......................................................... 28 3. THE MEANING OF OBJECTS .............................................................................................................. 30 4. FLOW .................................................................................................................................................... 32 5. TACTILE QUALITY............................................................................................................................... 34 RESEARCH III -EMPHASIZING MEMORY........................................................................36 1. WABI-SABI .......................................................................................................................................... 36 2. THREE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF DESIGN ........................................................................................... 39 SOLUTION ................................................................................................................................41 2 MEMORY EMPHASIZING DIGITAL CAMERA INDUSTRIAL DESIGN J.SEO 1. DIRECTION........................................................................................................................................... 41 1-1. Summary of Research............................................................................................................... 41 1-2. Design Language for Appearance....................................................................................... 42 1-3. Target User: Enthusiast........................................................................................................... 43 2. EARLY CONCEPT ................................................................................................................................. 44 2-1. Concept 1: Over-sized Control Dials: Maximizing Tactile Experience ................ 44 2-2. Concept 2: Basic Geometry Shapes..................................................................................... 46 2-3. Concept 3: Folding Camera Options................................................................................... 47 3. FINAL DESIGN ..................................................................................................................................... 50 3-1. Longevity: Module Construction.......................................................................................... 52 3-2. Manual Control ........................................................................................................................... 54 3-3. Reflective Design: Aging / Service ...................................................................................... 57 CONCLUSION ...........................................................................................................................59 EXHIBITION.............................................................................................................................61 CITATION .................................................................................................................................62 BIBLIOGRAPHY......................................................................................................................................... 62 REFERENCE IMAGE ................................................................................................................................. 65 3 MEMORY EMPHASIZING DIGITAL CAMERA INDUSTRIAL DESIGN J.SEO Acknowledgment Without my parents’ support, studying Industrial Design MFA at the Rochester Institute of Technology would have never been possible. Without the support and encouragement from my lovely family (Ahra, Noah, and our new baby), I would not have had enough energy to move forward. Without respectable knowledge and guidelines from committee members, a mother-in-law, and many other friends, this study would have never been completed. I appreciate all of your support and help. 4 MEMORY EMPHASIZING DIGITAL CAMERA INDUSTRIAL DESIGN J.SEO Abstract This thesis is focused on how users can emphasize the value of personal memories when they use cameras. The design of the camera has barely changed over hundreds of years of history. In the current market, most companies are focused on functionalities, such as: better quality images, faster processors, and safer storage. However, the basic rectangular form factor, the round lens, and the layout of control knobs and buttons are essentially the same amongst the different companies. Similar to auto design, camera design has changed minimally in its outer shape with slightly advanced inner components. It is important to understand that one of the main purposes of using a camera is to capture one’s memories. Although enhanced picture quality and a faster processor can provide better outcomes than those from an inexpensive point-and-shoot camera, they do not increase the value of one’s personal memories. This thesis asserts that not only do the pictures produced become memories, but the camera itself and the interaction with it also become memories of their own. 5 MEMORY EMPHASIZING DIGITAL CAMERA INDUSTRIAL DESIGN J.SEO Introduction 1. Why memory? If asked, “What would you bring with you if your house was on fire?” One might think of photo albums, gifts from others, letters, or other items of sentimental value. This is because those items are strong mementos, which hold valuable memories, and they themselves have
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