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Ocean Industries Concept Lab

OICL is a research group in Norway focusing on innovation challenges facing the Maritime, Offshore and Subsea industries. We are based at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO) and combine new technology with a user-centered design approach.

Get inspired —A selection of maritime concept designs from our students

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Presenting OpenBridge Design System

Presenting OpenBridge Design System

I recently presented the OpenBridge design system at the Design System Day 2020 in Oslo. I talked about what OpenBridge is, how it differs…

Mar 31

Testing: Gravity Sketch

Testing: Gravity Sketch

Moving on from Tilt brush and my first experience with sketching in VR, I wanted to look into other tools that could offer sketching in VR…

Mar 3

Case: Human-centred ship engine rooms

Case: Human-centred ship engine rooms

The experience of ship crew working in the engine room, and concepts to improve it.

Feb 20

Model: Operation-Architecture

Model: Operation-Architecture

A co-evolution model to generate and evaluate concepts that connect how a ship is used, with the systems the ship is made of.

Feb 20

Model: Design-driven field research

Model: Design-driven field research

Data collection, design reflection and personal experience combined as the driving forces of field research for design.

Feb 20

Method: Mapping

Method: Mapping

In this chapter you will learn basic mapping techniques.

Feb 20

Method: Interview

Method: Interview

In this chapter you will learn how to plan and perform interviews.

Feb 20

Method: Observation

Method: Observation

In this chapter we present basic observation techniques, and how to manage the data produced as a result.

Feb 20

Process: After the field study

Process: After the field study

In this chapter, you will learn how to work with your field findings and how to conclude your study.

Feb 20

Process: During the field study

Process: During the field study

In this chapter, you will learn to execute your field study.

Feb 20

Process: Before going to the field

Process: Before going to the field

In this chapter, you will learn to plan your field study. A good preparation is the key to a successful field study.

Feb 20

Testing: Tilt brush

Testing: Tilt brush

“Tilt Brush lets you paint in 3D space with virtual reality. Your room is your canvas. Your palette is your imagination. The possibilities…

Feb 19

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