I mplementations and Applications of DesignMap:Case Studies to Manage an Online Database of Visual Designs

摘要

This research introduces state-of-the-art techniques in the areas of online libraries, communities, and forums.The research endeavours to describe a computer system called DesignMap that could be categorized as a visual design forum.This system encourages networking and can also be applied as a visual design li brary.The DesignMap system, which manages and displays a massive number of visual designs in two and three dimensions, was presented and discussed in a previous research.This project, however, is concerned with the application of DesignMap as a tool to search,visualize, modify, and then add designs in a map; these designs are classified based on their formal properties of object relationships. DesignMap users have access to any part or category in the map.The resulting design series created by users of this system present a new and unique form of design collaboration.The research also investigates several applications of the DesignMap system.