I’ve run the investigation tests with 8 people in the last couple of days. Here’s what I’m noticing – both from their responses and from being honest with myself about what’s working and what isn’t.
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Tutorial with Betty Leung – 23 Feb 2026.
Betty challenged my interim show plan and asked the right questions about what comes next. These are the key points discussed.
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Designing the show
I’ve been working through how to present ThoughtCounter at the interim show. The challenge is how to document the research while making space for visitors to participate themselves.
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First test: Ben’s feedback
My friend Ben was the first person I tested the ThoughtCounter interim show materials with. He’s a designer who meditates regularly, so I knew he’d give thoughtful feedback. The session raised several important issues and clarifications.
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Interim show game plan
I’ve spent the last few days looking at artists who use a line of questioning and have been banging my head against a wall trying to decide which direction to go in for the visual direction. Then I had a breakthrough – the art can be a presentation of the research itself.
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Interim show in 3.5 weeks
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Unit 1 assessment
Links and comments showing how I’ve met the Unit 1 learning outcomes.
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Rethinking the visual design
I visited a James Turrell show yesterday and it’s made me rethink the visual direction of ThoughtCounter.
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Refining ThoughtCounter’s UX
The initial website designs are in. However, after my recent tutorial with Jonathan, meeting Mark Farid, and finalising my study statement it’s apparent I need to make some changes to the user experience. Here’s what I think needs updating and why.
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Meeting with Mark Farid – 12 Feb 2026.
Yesterday I met Mark Farid, introduced through a mutual friend. He’s an artist and CSM lecturer whose practice explores the intersection between the virtual and physical worlds, examining how new technologies shape individuals’ sense of self and collective perception. Very relevant! Here are the main discussion points and takeaways.
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