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epiograph

	Skills used
	conceptual modelling
	interaction design
	3D studio Max
	illustrator
	photoshop
	director
	premiere

at a glance

Duration
4 weeks

brief
design a conceptual model to simplify and make tangible a complex software system and it processes

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	the conceptual model
	with a complex system such as epiowave, communication becomes very difficult, a need was identified to construct a conceptual model for this purpose. the epiograph started life as a 2D illustration, then animated with macromedia flash, until finally it became a rendered 3D model. This model was then incorporated into a fully interactive presentation.

	simplification
	as we all know simplification has its advantages, however in the case of the epiograph the impact was unprecedented. this conceptual model not only helped business and other non-technical people understand the product, it also crystallised the concept in the minds of the development team. The epiograph is now successfully presented at seminars and trade-shows all over the world.

epiograph interface

Below are some screen shots of the epiograph model taken from the interactive presentation. (the full presentation is available with my portfolio CD-ROM)

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