Strangely Familiar
1.1 Introduction
Did that make you chuckle? Well, then be ready to be in a room full of chuckles as you attend Techfest's "Strangely Familiar" workshop. Techfest brings to you a one-of-its-kind workshop based on the idea of "go back to the basics, understand the original purpose behind the simplest of things, tweak the concepts a bit, and lo and behold, there comes your first invention!" Mind you, this workshop will change the way you look at your digital accessories and open your mind to a world full of simplicity and elegance.
Are you willing to accept the change?
Dates: 23rd and 24th of January, 2010
Duration: 15 hours spread over 2 days
Venue: IIT Bombay
Registrations Closed
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For further queries contact:
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Aarav Singhal |
Avinash Singh |
2.1 Content Outline
- The aim of this workshop is to introduce participants with basics of design.
- The workshop would be divided into multiple sessions.
- First session would consist of theory lessons understanding the existing interactions, technology & enhancing them to make out everyday life experiences better.
- Second session would be a series of low tech sensor based toys including light sensors, sound sensors, motion sensors, button based toys etc. which will be hacked (tore off) and can be used to prototype the developed concept.
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3.1 Eligibilty
Participants having a valid ID card of their respective educational institutions are eligible for the Strangely Familiar workshop.
3.2 Team Specifications
A team may consist of a maximum of 4 members. Participants from different colleges may form a team.
3.3 Pre Requisites
This is a basic level workshop and hence there are no pre requisites for it.
3.4 Short listing Criterion
Due to limitations on the number of people we can offer place at Techfest workshops, we follow a scrutinizing process. The participants will have to fill in a questionnaire based on which short listing shall be done.
Instructions
- Name the file after the questions has been answered as SFxxxx.doc where SFxxxx is the team registration number. Attach the file and mail it to workshops[at]techfest[dot]org with your team registration number as the subject.
- You have to submit this questionnaire before 28th December 11:59 PM IST.
- To download the questionnaire click here.
3.5 Payment Details
The cost of the workshop is Rs 3,000 per team.
This includes the kit cost.
3.6 Accommodation
The last date to register for the workshop with accommodation facility is 20th december.
3.7 Certificate Criterion
All participants should be present in all the sessions. Failing this, no certificate shall be awarded to the participant.
