interaction and interface design design porfolioAVIK CHANDRA

I believe the combination of design aesthetic and technical knowledge allows me to approach a design problem in a wholesome manner. While my aspirations are sky high, I understand that my goals and ideas should be grounded to reality, where they are most likely to come to life.

I am diligent and hard working person, and perform seemly under pressure. I enjoy learning new things and promptly adopt, as well as adapt to new surroundings rather quickly. I have effective people-management skills and can deal with situations efficiently.

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GESTURE BASED INTERACTION

This project involved exploration into the domain of Vision based Human-Computer Interaction, and thereby, applications based on motion detection were developed, to emphasise the various possibilities of this interaction paradigm.

Each of the applications was conceived with the goal of exploring a new set of interaction styles. The applications were as diverse as a learning tool for childrens, virtual musical instruments and even interactive games.

air-drum application played using simple hand gesture

gesture based application to assist children to associate animals with the sound they produce

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mock-up application for gesture recognition as a learning aid for american sign language

screen shots of gesture detection application

screen shots of gestures(1, 2 and 3) been recognised through pattern recognition

Taking the project forward, research on the communication methodology for hearing impaired was carried out. Here gesture based sign language was found the most effective and prevailing means for communication.

Thereby an interface has been developed to interpret symbolic gesture (sign language) utilizing computer vision algorithm, on the live visual feedback from webcam.

Mock-up application has been conceived, that uses gesture detection as a tool. This would further literacy and learning amongst those who utilise sign language. It would also be able to assist, when put in a real-world scenario.

This project constituted of conceptualization of an onboard display device for fire tenders, including interface and interaction design, to provide real time mission critical information in case of emergency, ranging from navigation, onboard equipment status and sensitive information about the emergency location. The device also acts as a record keeping log book for all operations.

ONBOARD DISPLAY DEVICE

front view of onboard display device for fire tenders

prototype being used in a fire-tenderresponding to emergency event

Home

→ Emergency Location→ Fire Tender Location→ Estimated Time

Area Layout→ Police Station→Hospital→Water Source

→ Cotton Factory→ Chemical Factory→Gas Station

Info

→ Break Out Time→ Fire Type→ Life at Risk→ Special Case Alert

Information

→ Time→ Lives Lost→ Fire Type→ Brief

→ Extinguisher Type→ Protection Gear→ Equipment→ Vehicles Required

→Overhead SPK Channel

Wireless Radio

Overhead speaker

Fire Station

Police Station

Common

→ Fire Station Channel

→ Police Station Channel

→ Common Channel

→ Custom Set Channel

Video

→ Satellite

Video → CCTV Port

→ Video Stream

This project highlighted the design process.

ONBOARD DISPLAY DEVICE

system model

interaction diagram

navigational information provided by onboard display device

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problem identification by understanding

observation and interpretation through User study

building ideas through brainstorming technique

developed alternatives and use heuristic method testing techniques to arrive at the final product

The project included studying the cognition of the fighter pilots and finding design opportunities in human interactions with the current interfaces of the cockpits. The users comprised of air traffic controllers and the pilots of commercial jets, training aircrafts as well as fighter planes.

It was important to understand the work scenario. For instance, the high cognitive load pilots experience at critical junctures where it is required to apprehend a lot of information. Further comprehending the interactions made with the interface of technology embedded automated systems.

UI STUDY OF AUTOMATED AVIATION SYSTEM

The aim of the course was to facilitate the collaboration of visitors to Ahmedabad’s heritage walk. These visitors would not only include tourists and enthusiasts but also those involved in the management of the heritage walk.

The primary criteria comprised of route tracking and navigation. Thereby a web-based application on Google earth was developed, where users could upload photographs, and their experience linked to the location.

INHERITAGE web based application for Heritage walk, Ahmedabad

interaction workflow

google earth interface screen shot

inheritage logo

This information design project was aimed at facilitating foreign tourists who come to the city of Ahmedabad.

A handout would help them to get acquainted with the local roads and modes of transportation. Other facts and figures about cultural events, climate and places of interest was also included.

WAYFINDING AHMEDABAD

front and back print of wayfinding Ahmedabad handout

wayfinding Ahmedabad handout

This exercise was an exploration in typography and composition to understand the various elements of design such as contrast, symmetry, rhythm, balance through colour text and composition.

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