Mass Archive of Spots: UserS Define the Boundaries of Function
Analysis
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Function follows use, and design helps function better play its role. Function could be an organic vegetative form fed by the designer, or it could be redefined through the practice of using. This design practice is based on the observation and practice of using the mapping function of Instagram, which generated further thinking of potential meanings and values. At first, the function of locating a user's picture on a map was designed so that people could remember where they had been. After a number of pictures were attached to the same location on the map, it turned into a user-based place “archive.” This is due to the fact that once a location was open, tons of pictures that were taken there showed up. The meaning of “archive” was generated, and users were able to see all these pictures if they wanted to see what a place looked like.
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Now, the control of archive shaping is in the hand of all the users of Instagram. Some of the pictures are of specific objects in the location; others are of some micro space or parts of the location. Thus we see the translation or description of specific places become more comprehensive within specific contexts. For instance, a user could use tag words to describe his pictures, what happened and what’s in the them.
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Poster Design
