12/ Planning experiments

1. Examining People’s Interaction with Printed Photos

Objective:
Analyze how people interact with printed photos, focusing on time spent, attention to details, and differences between viewing photos in an album versus holding individual photos.

Methodology:

Preparation:

• Prepare a photo album and individual photos.
• Set up an observation space.

Participants:

• Select participants of different ages.
• Observe each individually.

Procedure:

Phase 1: Album Interaction

1. Give the participant the album.
2. Record time spent, expressions, body language, and comments.

Phase 2: Individual Photos

1. Give the participant individual photos.
2. Record time spent, attention to details, and reactions.

Expected Results:

• More time and focus on individual photos.
• Stronger emotional reactions to individual photos.

2. Home Experiments with Photographs

1. Sewing Photographs:

• Materials: Printed photos, needle, thread.
• Procedure:
  1. Choose a photo and decide where to sew (edges, specific details).
  2. Use a needle and thread to stitch along your chosen pattern.
• Observation: Note how the thread affects the photo’s appearance and durability.

2. Puncturing Small Holes:

• Materials: Printed photos, a pin or small needle.
• Procedure:
  1. Select a photo and plan a design or pattern for the holes.
  2. Carefully puncture small holes in the photo.
• Observation: Observe the effect of light passing through the holes and the overall aesthetic change.

3. Stapling Photographs:

• Materials: Printed photos, stapler, staples.
• Procedure:
  1. Choose photos to staple together or add staples as part of a design.
  2. Staple the photos and ensure they are securely fastened.
• Observation: Examine the structural integrity and visual impact of the staples on the photos.