user x: 1. let’s make paper.

user experience. project one. how to video. partnered with nick.

target audiences//

– The Pinterest / millennial generation (our generation)
– The crafty parent / child duo.

preliminary attributes//
– The Pinterest / millennial group: more straightforward and “hip”
– The crafty parent and child audience: quirky, fun, entertaining, and hand-drawn. It could even include a child in the video itself or have a child narrate the video.

the stuff//
paper [recycle!!]
blender
warm water
2 frames
screen material
hot glue [or staples]
tub
sponge
newspaper
felt
velcro
optional additional materials//
flowers, grass, vegetation
colored paper chunks
glitter
dye to make swirl patterns

now, let’s make paper//

1. make frame and deckle (explain deckle)
2. cut screen 1/2″ smaller than frame, edge to edge
3. pull screen tightly across frame and glue down with hot glue (or use staples)
4. place deckle onto frame (screen side up)
5. velcro the two sections together (or hold tightly)
6. shred paper
7. put paper into blender
8. fill blender with warm water with enough to cover paper plus a little extra
9. cover blender and pulse a few times
10. blend for 30 seconds
11. pour pulp and water into tub / pan
12. lower deckle and frame into tub
13. shake over tub for even distribution
14. gently lift out of tub, let water drain over tub.
15. remove velcro and deckle
16. place felt on top of wet paper sheet
17. flip screen and paper onto flat tray
18. use sponge to soak up water from the paper through the screen
19. remove screen
20. flip onto newspaper
21. remove felt
22. let paper dry over night

[source]

inspirational videos//

http://vimeo.com/55928040