Reflect on your
explorations with Wikitravel and the other information ecologies in
which you participate. Brainstorm the possible creation of a new
information ecology. What would be it’s specific goals and non goals and
how would it operate? Post self-sponsored notes and ideas to your
process blog throughout the week.
Wikitravel helps people plot out a trip (by other people), whether it be a day trip or a week long trip, listing several different places for people to have to option to eat, beaches to go, museums...etc. There are listings for all over the world, and right in our hometown. It seems really interesting and cool because it gives itineraries and options and selections for what you can do with a spouse or with children...etc.
Other information ecologies I participate in are work, with sending out client emails, helping people over the phone, scheduling appointments, and so on.
A new information ecology could be something along the lines of;
1. fashion: being measured by people, asked colors/styles you like, matching colors to skin tone/eye color/hair color, and a computer gathering a list of different styles to look at, stores to shop at, online shopping sites to buy from, etc.
2. food: send in shopping lists and have groceries delivered
3. hair cuts: going into a salon, having a picture taken, and a computer generating colors and hair cuts that would look good on that particular person. Then a stylist cutting that persons hair based on their pick.
The idea I like most is a computer system helping a person pick a hair cut and color. The goals of this information ecology would be up to date software to prevent any outdated styles and offer seasons "it" looks, photo is easily transmitted to a persons smartphone to send to others, quick and easy process, many possible options. Non goals would be adding any additional information or tips that don't pertain to hair, not to be a magazine like application (instead have it be very straight forward and mature), or promote the salon in any way.