Aaltra blog

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

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT

In this article we will share some quick tips and tricks based on our personal experience in building user interfaces.

BNP Paribas filmday

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT

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

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:30:00 GMT

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

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:52:00 GMT

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

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:30:00 GMT

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

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT

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

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:43:00 GMT

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

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:14:00 GMT

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)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:40:00 GMT

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

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:00:00 GMT

We have made a small movie to illustrate how the smart home system works.

QBus EQOmmand

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:11:00 GMT

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

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:00:00 GMT

First soccer match: Saturday 29th of August / 15h30 @ Sint - Bernadettestraat 184 in Ghent.

The Future of Search - Concept

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:46:00 GMT

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

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:00:00 GMT

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

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:30:00 GMT

I wrote a small tutorial which points out how easy you can use objects from illustrator into WPF.

dump directory list into excel

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Ever wanted to have your files or directories in an excel list? You can download the program and source for free here.

Abisko Sink

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:36:00 GMT

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

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:31:00 GMT

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

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:06:00 GMT

Great ads from MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, placed at one the best locations to reach the target audience.

Ora ilLegale clock

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

How cool is this, the Ora ilLegale clock adjusts for daylight savings by tipping. Simple but brilliant!

Modular Beat Club

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

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!

Urban street art

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

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!

Lumix: Facial Recognition

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

No use hiding. If it has a face we will find it.

Cargo Bikes

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:00:00 GMT

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?

emilielauwers.be is online

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:30:00 GMT

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!

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:00:00 GMT

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

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:30:00 GMT

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)

Fri, 08 May 2009 15:05:00 GMT

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

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

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

Small Japanese House

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:39:00 GMT

Chernobyl

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:38:00 GMT

Illustrator smart align

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:01:00 GMT

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!

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:18:00 GMT

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.