Design Research: Photo Experiment
For this probe experiment, I purchased disposable cameras, relabeled the backside asking for particular photographs, and distributed them among participants. The requested photos were based on specific categories related to activities centered around food vending, which include mobility, the sidewalk, waiting, eating, ordering and paying. I was also curious to find more information about what New Yorkers find joys and challenges in throughout their daily life.
Probe Participants
Emily, Student, Manhattan
Sheldon, Retail, Brooklyn
Rebecca, Food Vendor, Queens
Photos
Although in a similar age and socioeconomic group, each participant took very unique photos through wide interpretations of the requested images, which had significant evidence of their experience of the city in territory, transportation and activity. Below is a small sampling of the photos.
something you enjoy outdoors
something that makes you happy
a request or order
a public space
a social gathering in the street environment
This probe experiment informed the Luminous Twilight project.