Hidden Networks: Über verborgene Ökosysteme in der Stadt: Difference between revisions

[https://www.hidden-networks.net/ "Hidden Networks"] is a collaborative project in the first semester of the Master's program. Divided into four groups, the students are tasked with designing mobile digital stations, employing [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi Raspberry Pis] as the primary device for the project. Each of the four projects focus on themes of cohabitation and ecology within an urban context. The stations are located at various public venues throughout the inner city of Mainz. Participants could come to the hotspot station and connect their phones to the Wi-Fi network to explore the different projects. These encompassed games, motion tracking, and informative websites, showcasing a diverse range of coding, illustration, and design techniques. The stations were opened from April 25th to May 10th 2024.

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=== FLOURISH – Ein Spiel über heimische und invasive Pflanzen ===

This station provides information about native and invasive plant species and their impact on the ecosystem. In the collaborative game "Flourish," visitors learn the differences between these plant types and discover how they can contribute to a healthy ecosystem.

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=== MATTERS IN MOTION – Exploring Urban Collectives ===

What moves through urban space? From cars to drones, from dogs to bats and insects, from storms to sunlight. All of these penetrate and alter the space. The impact of this urban collective is rarely acknowledged.

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=== [S]POTTED – Wildpflanzen für dein Zuhause ===

This station promotes a balance between nature and urban living by raising awareness about the threats to insects and their habitats. Visitors can learn about native wildflowers and take free plants to grow plants on their balconies, windowsills, or gardens, thus enhancing the habitat for insects.

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== Corporate Design ==

The "Hidden Networks" project encapsulates a series of four interconnected initiatives, each focusing on themes related to urban living and ecological sustainability. This overarching concept unifies the individual projects, emphasizing their collective aim to enhance urban environments through eco-friendly solutions.