#Augmented Reality Design

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Graphic Design Trends 2024 Elevate Your Brand Aesthetics

Welcome to the forefront of visual innovation! As we Esolace Tech venture into 2024, the graphic design landscape is brimming with creative potential, ready to transform how brands communicate. This blog post explores the cutting-edge graphic design trends set to dominate the year, offering insights on how businesses can harness these trends to enhance their brand aesthetics.

Embracing Bold Minimalism

In 2024, minimalism evolves with a bold twist, blending simplicity with daring colors and typography. This trend emphasizes clean, uncluttered designs that make a statement, enabling brands to stand out while maintaining a sleek, sophisticated look.

Advanced Gradients and Depth

Gradients are taking a sophisticated turn, with designers experimenting with nuanced textures and depth. This technique adds a vibrant, dynamic feel to visuals, perfect for brands looking to inject energy and movement into their designs.

Authentic Representation

Genuine, diverse representation continues to gain momentum, reflecting a wide array of cultures, identities, and experiences in design. Emphasizing authenticity not only fosters inclusivity but also resonates deeply with audiences, strengthening brand connections.

Eco-centric Design

Sustainability is more than a buzzword; it's a design ethos. In 2024, eco-centric designs that incorporate nature-inspired elements and green themes will become increasingly popular, reflecting a global shift towards environmental consciousness.

Retro-futurism

Retro-futurism merges nostalgic elements with futuristic aesthetics, creating a unique, time-transcending visual experience. This trend offers a creative playground for brands aiming to blend tradition with innovation.

Bold Typography

Typography takes center stage, with designers opting for bold, experimental fonts to capture attention and express creativity. This trend is all about making a strong visual statement and enhancing brand identity through type.

Immersive Augmented Reality (AR) Experiences

Augmented reality (AR) is revolutionizing graphic design, offering immersive experiences that blur the line between the digital and physical worlds. Brands can leverage AR to create interactive, engaging designs that captivate audiences.

Staying Ahead of the Curve

The graphic design trends of 2024 offer a glimpse into the future of brand aesthetics, highlighting the importance of innovation, authenticity, and environmental awareness. By embracing these trends, businesses can elevate their branding, connect more deeply with their audiences, and stay ahead in the competitive market.

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Top 10 Creative Skill to learn in 2023

As digital usage has been exponentially increased, creative skills have highly become demand after. Whether you are a recently graduated, professional, or simply someone with a passion for art and design, acquiring creative skills can open plenty of opportunities. In this blog post, we will address the top 10 creative skills to learn in 2023, specifically targeted towards the vibrant Indian market. So, let's dive in and discover the exciting world of multimedia!

1. Graphic Design

Graphic design is an essential skill in the multimedia industry. It involves creating eye catchy content for various platforms, such as websites, social media, advertisements, print and more. Learning graphic design equips you with the ability to communicate visually and effectively convey messages to your target audience.

2. Web Development

With the increasing demand for online presence, web development is a valuable skill to possess. Languages like HTML, CSS, Angular and JavaScript allows you to build stunning websites and interactive user interfaces. By acquiring web development skills, you can enhance your digital presence and create engaging online experiences.

3. Video Editing

Video editing is a crucial skill for aspiring filmmakers, content creators, and multimedia enthusiasts. With the popularity of platforms like YouTube and TikTok, knowing how to edit videos can help you tell compelling stories, enhance visuals, and create professional-looking content.

4. Photography

In the era of Instagram and visual storytelling, photography remains an evergreen creative skill. Learning the fundamentals of composition, lighting, and editing can elevate your photography game and enable you to capture breathtaking moments. From landscapes to portraits, photography is a versatile skill that can be monetized through freelance work or selling your artwork.

5. 3D Animation

Animation is an exciting skill that brings life to static elements. Whether it's 2D or 3D animation, this field offers a vast range of career possibilities. By mastering animation techniques, you can create captivating characters, design stunning visual effects, and even pursue a career in the gaming or film industry.

6. UI/UX Design

User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design are very important in executing digital products and services. UI/UX designers focus on enhancing the usability and accessibility of websites, mobile apps, and other digital interfaces. By understanding the principles of design and user behaviour, you can craft seamless and visually appealing experiences for users.

7. Social Media Marketing

In the age of social media dominance, knowing how to effectively market yourself or a brand online is essential. Learning social media marketing skills allows you to strategize, create engaging content, and analyse data to reach your end user necessities. With proper planning and execution, you can create impactful social presence regarding particular brand.

8. Virtual Reality (VR) Development

Virtual Reality is revolutionizing industries like gaming, healthcare, education, and architecture. By training upon VR development, you can create immersive experiences, simulations, and even build virtual reality games. As the demand for VR continues to grow, having this skill set can open doors to exciting opportunities.

9. Sound Design

Sound design plays a crucial role in creating engaging multimedia content. Whether it's films, video games, or animations, the right audio can greatly enhance the overall experience. Gaining knowledge on sound design allows you to create captivating soundscapes, mix audio tunes, and synchronize them with visual media.

10. Motion Graphics Motion graphics is the art of creating animated graphics that are used in video production and digital content. It involves creating animations that are visually appealing and communicate a specific message. To become a motion graphics designer, you will need to learn Adobe After Effects and Cinema 4D to create animations. You will also need to understand the principles of animation and how to create fluid and engaging motion graphics.

Conclusion

The creative skills mentioned above offer a wide array of opportunities for individuals looking to enter the dynamic world of multimedia. So, don't hesitate to come into the exciting world of graphic design, web development, animation, and more. Embrace your creativity and unlock your potential in 2023!

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Ghost in the Shell (2017)

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I made this to practice motion graphics and integrate it to an AR experience in a shirt. It kind of works! I am still learning to work with AR software, thou.

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Students strive for “Balance!” in a lively product showcase

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Students strive for “Balance!” in a lively product showcase

On an otherwise dark and rainy Monday night, attendees packed Kresge Auditorium for a lively and colorful celebration of student product designs, as part of the final presentations for MIT’s popular class 2.009 (Product Engineering Processes).

With “Balance!” as its theme, the vibrant show attracted hundreds of attendees along with thousands more who tuned in online to see students pitch their products.

The presentations were the culmination of a semester’s worth of work in which six student teams were challenged to design, build, and draft a business plan for a product, in a process meant to emulate what engineers experience as part of a design team at a product development firm.

“This semester, we pushed the six teams to step outside of their comfort zones and find equilibrium between creativity and technical rigor, all as they embarked on a product engineering process journey,” said 2.009 lecturer Josh Wiesman.

Trying to find a balance

The course, known on campus as “two-double-oh-nine,” marks a colorful end to the fall semester on campus. Each team, named after a different color, was given mentors, access to makerspaces, and a budget of $7,500 to turn their ideas into working products. In the process, they learned about creativity, product design, and teamwork.

Various on-stage demonstrations and videos alluded to this year’s theme, from balance beam walks to scooter and skateboard rides.

“Balance is a word that can be used to describe stability, steadiness, symmetry, even fairness or impartiality,” said Professor Peko Hosoi, who co-instructed the class with Wiesman this semester. “Balance is something we all strive for, but we rarely stop to reflect on. Tonight, we invite you to reflect on balance and to celebrate the energy and creativity of each student and team.”

Safety first

The student products spanned industries and sectors. The Red Team developed a respirator for wildland firefighters, who work to prevent and control forest fires by building “fire lines.” Over the course of long days in challenging terrain, these firefighters use hand tools and chainsaws to create fire barriers by digging trenches, clearing vegetation, and other work based on soil and weather conditions. The team’s respirator is designed to comfortably rest on a user’s face and includes a battery-powered air filter the size of a large water bottle that can fit inside a backpack.

The mask includes a filter and a valve for exhalations, with a hose that connects to the blower unit. Team members said their system provides effective respiratory protection against airborne particles and organic vapors as users’ work. Each unit costs $40 to make, and the team plans to license the product to manufacturers, who can sell directly to fire departments and governments.

The Purple Team presented Contact, a crash-detection system designed to enhance safety for young bicycle riders. The device combines hardware and smart algorithms to detect accidents and alert parents or guardians. The system includes features like a head-sensing algorithm to minimize false alerts, plus a crash-detection algorithm that uses acceleration data to calculate injury severity. The compact device is splashproof and dustproof, includes Wi-Fi/LTE connectivity, and can run for a week on a single charge. With a retail price of $75 based on initial production of 5,000 units, the team plans to market the product to schools and outdoor youth groups, aiming to give young riders more independence while keeping them safe.

On ergonomics and rehabilitation

The Yellow Team presented an innovative device for knee rehabilitation. Their prototype is an adjustable, wearable device that monitors patients’ seated exercises in real-time. The data is processed by a mobile app and shared with the patient’s physical therapist, enabling tailored feedback and adjustments. The app also encourages patients to exercise each day, tracks range of motion, and gives therapists a quick overview of each patient’s progress. The product aims to improve recovery outcomes for postsurgery patients or those undergoing rehabilitation for knee-related injuries.

The Blue Team, meanwhile, presented Band-It, an ergonomic tool designed to address the issue of wrist pain among lobstermen. With their research showing that among the 20,000 lobstermen in North America, 1 in 3 suffer from wrist pain, the team developed a durable and simple-to-use banding tool. The product would retail for $50, with a manufacturing cost of $10.50, and includes a licensing model with 10 percent royalties plus a $5,000 base licensing fee. The team emphasized three key features: ergonomic design, simplicity, and durability.

Underwater solutions

Some products were designed for the sea. The Pink Team presented MARLIN (Marine Augmented Reality Lens Imaging Network), a system designed to help divers see more clearly underwater. The device integrates into diving masks and features a video projection system that improves visibility in murky or cloudy water conditions. The system creates a 3D-like view that helps divers better judge distances and depth, while also processing and improving the video feed in real-time to make it easier to see in poor conditions. The team included a hinged design that allows the system to be easily removed from the mask when needed.

The Green Team presented Neptune, an underwater communication device designed for beginner scuba divers. The system features six preprogrammed messages, including essential diving communications like “Ascend,” “Marine Life,” “Look at Me,” “Something’s Off,” “Air,” and “SOS.” The compact device has a range of 20 meters underwater, can operate at depths of up to 50 meters, and runs for six hours on a battery charge. Built with custom electronics to ensure clear and reliable communications underwater, Neptune is housed in a waterproof enclosure with an intuitive button interface. The communications systems will be sold to dive shops in packs of two for $800. The team plans to have dive shops rent the devices for $15 a dive.

“Product engineers of the future”

Throughout the night, spectators in Kresge cheered and waved colorful pompoms as teams demonstrated their prototypes and shared business plans. Teams pitched their products with videos, stories, and elaborate props.

In closing, Wiesman and Hosoi thanked the many people behind the scenes, from lab instructors and teaching assistants to those working to produce the night’s show. They also commended the students for embracing the rigorous and often chaotic coursework, all while striving for balance.

“This all started a mere 13 weeks ago with ideation, talking to people from all walks of life to understand their challenges and uncover problems and opportunities,” Hosoi said. “The class’s six phases of product design ultimately turned our students into product engineers of the future.”

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Project Orion, The Sequel.

Despite already writing a blog post about Meta’s "Project Orion” smart augmented reality glasses, I realized I didn’t specifically mention what made it possible to achieve the near-totally-normal glasses form factor. Similar to how Apple had to remove the battery from the Vision Pro to save on weight, space, and thermals, Meta removed the entire computational power into a separate compute unit that streams data to the glasses, which merely act as a receiver. While Meta might not have the most intuitive user interface or established ecosystem, they’ve certainly nailed the form factor. The downside being it costs about $10,000 to produce for now. As rumors circulate on what a lower cost Vision Pro might look like, I find myself hoping they take note of what Meta had done here. Could my MacBook do all the computing and wirelessly transmit to the glasses? Even better, could my iPhone do the same thing? In that case, I’ve spent significantly less on the glasses themselves and am taking advantage of the device I already carry with me everywhere anyways. These low barriers could make the Vision Pro SE a far more appealing product to a mass market audience than the Vision Pro ever could’ve been. Of course, there will be some drawbacks, as with every single AR or VR headset to date. But while the technology improves, I feel that we might as well take advantage of the serious power something as small and light as our smartphones have that might harness an untapped potential for wildly new experiences. If Apple feels that AR and wearables are staying for the long run, it seems fairly logical to combine them in a cost-effective, mass market appealing way given the struggles the Vision Pro has faced for not doing so.

This blog was written as part of my graduate program at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications.

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Worked on an augmented reality piece being shown at the LACMA

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AUJIK/STRP Augmented Reality project Eindhoven, by AUJIK

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Ghost in the Shell (2017)

[gloomywabbit]

AR Experience in a Shirt

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