Questions to drive my online dating research
What unique features from special interest dating networks could be used in mainstream straight ones?
Carl’s Work
Things that I have worked on directly.
Examining race when it comes to online dating
I’ve been looking at studies examining race when it comes to online dating. One indicates strong preferences for a partner of their own ethnicity Another shows a more complex system of preferences likely dictated by societal norms.
Calendar Reminder Prototype
I worked on this project with Caroline (she calls it Nudge, see more on her site). Essentially, it fetches Google
Diversity in Online Dating
When I talk to others about my research into online dating, many of them convey their own stories to me.
Doll
I created a robotic ventriloquist dummy for a performer friend. This involved dissecting an off-the-shelf doll toy.
Zombie Decomposition Art Research
With a couple projects around zombies, I’m looking at visual guidance on how they might look over time.
Testing the distance required to read RFID badges
Testing the distance required to read RFID badges from a mobile device. Summary: they have to be really close with
Skull & Twerk – Mechanism Design
I created these projects to illustrate using stepper motors and mechanisms. One is a twerk bot based on Miley Cyrus’
documenting, sharing and interpreting my activity data
This week for class, I am documenting, sharing and interpreting my activity data (Fitbit). The first five pictures are different views
I’m watching Rise of the Zombies
“Horrible zombie movie with LeVar Burton” I’m watching Rise of the Zombies Check-in to Rise of the Zombies on GetGlue.com
Zombies attacking ITP – Google Street View mash-up
Zombies attacking ITP – Google Street View mash-up
I’m watching High School of the Dead
“Checking out foreign interpretations of zombies – Japanese here” I’m watching High School of the Dead Check-in to High School