Mobile Applications

After my tutorial, my supervisor advised me to do a mobile application, but I should focus on the illustrated book and then make a mock up of the app. This is because I have to research and explore mobile applications, not only travel apps but also all kind of apps as well. And then I can be inspired by the apps which I like and develop them in my project.

www.izense.com

Tutorial

Today I had a tutorial with my supervisor again. I showed her three boards: target audiences, travel related and travel market research. The three boards helped me to explore and gain experience about my project. The important thing is I can narrow my target and my style.

Target Audiences

Travel market research

Travel related

Travel Books from Thailand

My dad sent travel books from Thailand to me. Here are some examples. There are a lot of travel books in Thailand in Thai language. There are varieties of travel books in the Thai market these days, but they target just Thai people. This inspired me to do my project. I would like to promote my hometown to foreigners. 

Bangkok travel books

I went to some book stores last week and I found travel and guide books. There is the same pattern and layout in these books. Moreover, there is only text and pictures, they lack interest. Here are examples of a travel books that I bought in Waterstones and WHSmith.

 

Pinterest

My supervisor advised me to see Pinterest. Actually, I have had an account on Pinterest for long time, but I did not use and explore it. This time I looked it on website and mobile application. I explored it via my mobile and it is very useful and interesting.

Pinterest is a pinboard-style photo sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, hobbies, and more. Users can browse other pinboards for inspiration,’re-pin' images to their own collections or 'like' photos. The site was founded by Ben Silbermann (of West Des Moines, Iowa), Paul Sciarra, and Evan Sharp, the site is managed by Cold Brew Labs and funded by a small group of entrepreneurs and inventors. 

^{MY PINTEREST}

Uppercase magazine

Today I found a very interesting magazine I think it is very useful and looks fun.
The magazine name is Uppercase Magazine. It has very charming illustrations about traveling.

http://issuu.com/uppercaseyyc/docs/issue6

Inside an UPPERCAsE MAGAZINE ISSUE 6

First tutorial after my first presentation

Today I have first tutorial after first presentation of module 1. I got feedback from Kay who is my supervisor. She suggested to research and do three boards to explore styles for developing my project. She advised me to look at pinterest. Here is pinterest.com.

http://pinterest.com/

Trying to do new things

After my presentation, I tried to use other colours and changed the composition of the illustrations.

Forty-eight hours in Bangkok

I found information about traveling in Bangkok for young backpackers. Here is some information from Roy Hamric.

The Thai capital is blessed with urban adventures. Here are 11 to start with.

1. Walk in Royal Footsteps
2.Take to the River
3. Hunt for Market Treasures
4. Chill Out at a Wat
5. Groove to Backpacker Row
6. Applaud a Revived Thai Art
7. Eat a Floating Dinner
8. Pair Fish with Fashion
9. Rummage in the Nation's Attic
10. Barge in on the King
11. Drink in the Town 

Eat a Floating Dinner at Chao Phraya cruise along the Chao Phraya River

 

www.thairivercruise.com

http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com/2007/03/48-hour-guide/bangkok-text/2 

First presentation

Today I had my first presentation. I was so excited and worried about it at the same time. After the presentation, my supervisors advised me to research more and think about my audience. They said my illustrations are not for young people so I have to try another style. One more thing, they suggested was about the attractions in Bangkok. I should scope it and focus on some places - especially undiscovered places.

Fighting!!

 

Travel books

I went to WH Smith and Waterstone bookstores today. I found some travel books, and I saw that all have only text and pictures. So, my project wants to be different. :)