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Tips & Tricks to Build an Intuitive User Interface for Mobile Applications

Tips & Tricks to Build an Intuitive User Interface for Mobile Applications

September 23 2011 / 14:00
In this article we will share some quick tips and tricks based on our personal experience in building user interfaces.
BNP Paribas filmday

BNP Paribas filmday

March 21 2011 / 09:00
BNP asked us if they can use our testimonial worldwide and came to interview us.
You can see the result in the movie.
Our twittering toilet

Our twittering toilet

January 26 2011 / 15:30
Our toilet tweets about its visitors based on duration and movement. All inputs are generated by the Qbus motion sensor in the light switch.
Video of the EQOmmand with eco dashboard

Video of the EQOmmand with eco dashboard

September 28 2010 / 16:52
We have made a small demo movie of how the end user is interacting with the smart home software. It gives a good overview of how the user gets all functionality to control the building.
XBOX kinect tryout

XBOX kinect tryout

September 17 2010 / 15:30
We were invited by Microsoft to go and try out the new XBOX Kinect at their loft in Brussels. Check out the post for our video and experiences.
Control your home with a website

Control your home with a website

February 25 2010 / 18:00
We have made an HTML interface for the Qbus controller and put the demo online so people can try it: http://qbus.aaltra.eu/eqoweb/
Designing in the Dark 4

Designing in the Dark 4

November 27 2009 / 16:00
We've participated again in the workshop "Designing in the dark" and is intended to explore the possibilities of universal design and make scale models accessible for blind persons.
Yamaha introduces the orange Tenori-On

Yamaha introduces the orange Tenori-On

November 09 2009 / 14:43
It has already been 4 years since the Tenori-On designed and created by Japanese artist Toshio Iwai was introduced. The tenori-on consists of a screen, held in the hands, of a sixteen by sixteen grid of LED switches, any of which can be activated in a number of ways to create an evolving musical soundscape.
Rozetkus 3D power socket

Rozetkus 3D power socket

November 09 2009 / 14:14
Although wireless power is slowly getting ready to start a new revolution in electronics, we'll be stuck with the conventional power plug for many years. Being computer-nerds we have to deal with numerous cables and powerplugs every day. So we're always in for a smart solution...
Microsoft Courier Tablet (concept)

Microsoft Courier Tablet (concept)

November 05 2009 / 15:40
This new product by Microsoft is going to be revolutionary. According to Gizmodo, Courier is a real device that is currently in the "late prototype" stages of development.
QBus EQOmmand movie

QBus EQOmmand movie

September 21 2009 / 15:00
We have made a small movie to illustrate how the smart home system works.
QBus EQOmmand

QBus EQOmmand

September 18 2009 / 10:11
We are proud to present the first version of our home control software we made for QBus and GE (General Electric). Our baby got a name and it is called: EQOmmand.
Aaltra eagles: First soccer match

Aaltra eagles: First soccer match

August 25 2009 / 15:00
First soccer match: Saturday 29th of August / 15h30 @ Sint - Bernadettestraat 184 in Ghent.
The Future of Search - Concept

The Future of Search - Concept

August 24 2009 / 11:46
This is a cool concept of how search could work in the future, or how we wish search could work in the future.
Awesome mechanical mirrors by Daniel Rozin

Awesome mechanical mirrors by Daniel Rozin

August 21 2009 / 00:00
Daniel Rozin is an interactive artist who wants you to experience his magical mirrors. Made of various materials, these interactive art pieces act just like a regular mirror - when someone stands in front of one their image is instantly reflected on its surface.
Create analog clock in WPF

Create analog clock in WPF

July 16 2009 / 13:30
I wrote a small tutorial which points out how easy you can use objects from illustrator into WPF.
dump directory list into excel

dump directory list into excel

July 15 2009 / 16:00
Ever wanted to have your files or directories in an excel list? You can download the program and source for free here.
Abisko Sink

Abisko Sink

July 13 2009 / 12:36
The Abisko Washbasin is the result of a collaboration between Eumar Santhenica and Swedish Designer Johan Kauppi together with architect Lars Sundstorm. This design is a unique and totally new concept with an environmentally-conscious mentality without losing modern appeal.
3XN: saxo bank headquarters, Copenhagen

3XN: saxo bank headquarters, Copenhagen

July 13 2009 / 12:31
Those Danes simply rock!... When it comes to architecture :-)
The Danish firm 3XN has designed the new headquarters for Saxo, a young internet bank based in Copenhagen.
Mothers against drunk drivers

Mothers against drunk drivers

July 08 2009 / 15:06
Great ads from MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, placed at one the best locations to reach the target audience.
Ora ilLegale clock

Ora ilLegale clock

July 05 2009 / 00:00
How cool is this, the Ora ilLegale clock adjusts for daylight savings by tipping. Simple but brilliant!
Modular Beat Club

Modular Beat Club

July 05 2009 / 00:00
This would be a great concept for our next Aaltra-party! The German architects at Modulorbeat have created 'Kubik', a temporary open-air nightclub comprised of 160 large water tanks that light up in tune with the beat.
Play More

Play More

July 04 2009 / 00:00
This notebook give a function to you paper sheets filled with useless sketches. Just crumble up an piece of paper an you can play soccer, or rugby, or throw a tennis ball in your waste basket. I'm not sure if this is will be paper-saving concept, but still a great idea! 
Cargo Bikes

Cargo Bikes

July 04 2009 / 00:00
Have you ever felt like your bike should do more than take you around town? What if it had a giant 150 liter bucket that could hold your precious cargo?
Lumix: Facial Recognition

Lumix: Facial Recognition

July 04 2009 / 00:00
No use hiding. If it has a face we will find it.
Urban street art

Urban street art

July 04 2009 / 00:00
North Carolina-based uLiveandYouBurn creates havoc in the city with the creation of these wicked street monsters. He takes urban elements, such as traffic cones and trash cans, and turns them into Frankenstein-like beasts!
emilielauwers.be is online

emilielauwers.be is online

June 29 2009 / 14:30
We are proud to present a new site: www.emilielauwers.be
Emilie Lauwers makes drawings, designs and photographs.
Aaltra has a soccer team: Aaltra Eagles!

Aaltra has a soccer team: Aaltra Eagles!

June 18 2009 / 17:00
We are proud to present the Aaltra Eagles to you! You can find all information at: http://eagles.aaltra.eu/
Scale model in the city hall of Ghent

Scale model in the city hall of Ghent

June 18 2009 / 16:30
An exhibition will open tomorrow with more information about the renovation of the city centre of Ghent. If you’re interested in seeing and experiencing the scale model, feel free to go to the city hall of Ghent. It is standing in the entrance the whole summer.
Why Windows Presentation Foundation? (WPF)

Why Windows Presentation Foundation? (WPF)

May 08 2009 / 17:05
For those who are in doubt whether WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) is any advantage for making nice and user friendly interfaces, let me say this: WPF is cool!
Design in the dark 3

Design in the dark 3

March 17 2009 / 18:00

We supported architecture students with our know how and turned a prototype scale model into a multimedia experience.
Small Japanese House

Small Japanese House

March 11 2009 / 14:39
Chernobyl

Chernobyl

March 11 2009 / 14:38
Illustrator smart align

Illustrator smart align

March 11 2009 / 13:01
It might just be me, but I've been looking for this feature for years:
When you centre-align 2 objects in Illustrator, these 2 objects will move to towards each other.
Aaltra blog is online!

Aaltra blog is online!

March 11 2009 / 10:18
We finally made it, our first blog ;) Now we just have to create our website, which might take some more time (sorry guys).
Looking back at the past year we could not have dreamed a better start. Lots of people believe in us and giving us amazing opportunities. We are grateful for that.

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