I had this sketch for the longest time since and I have no idea how else I can develop this sketch futher till I asked andreas for some advice on what I can do. Rather than getting a direct answer, he questionede me on what kind of visuals i would like to replicate or do. That question put me on the spot as I have no idea expect for how long I have been seeing this circle spin for ages. I motioned using my hands the gestures of waves and andreas did his magic and told me to manipuated the numbers in the sketch and different variations will be produced. We then observed the different outlook after each adjustment till we found the one I enjoyed looking at. DUring this exchange, I realised that my sketches that i try to animate are quite static and lame. It does not hold one attention for long and it is instant gratifcation and one can quickly move on, This exercise allowed ne to think and dig deeper into what else can U do to prolong peoples attention towards my sketch and maybe added some delayed gratification.

Another thing to consider is when developing these sketches how can I connect the relationship between the physical and digital. Since the mode of intereaction is touch, the digital ocntent and physical can have somewhat similar patterns. Even if one does not see the relationship between the 2 textures from digital to physical thats ok as everyone percieve things differently. This is just an observation and how can I make it similar but also different? What I enjoy most about these generative textures is the fact that there is always some sort of pattern. It can be viusally stimulating or it actually hurts my brain kind.

One of the key learnings from this project was the use of the sin function to create a wave pattern. By manipulating the waveStrength5, waveSpeed5, and waveOffset5 variables, I was able to control the amplitude, frequency, and phase of the wave, respectively. This allowed me to create a visually captivating animation that responds to mouse and touch inputs.

I also experimented with the map function to dynamically adjust the wave parameters based on mouse position. This added a layer of interactivity to the sketch, allowing users to influence the pattern in real-time. Additionally, I explored the use of color gradients to add depth and dimension to the circles, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the sketch.

The struggles I faced here and there is when there is a red error and the code will not run. This will lead to be more frustrated as I can't really pin point where the error is despite the file letting me know which line. I would occasionally ask chat gpt for some assitance in helping me naviagte around the sketch. One thing I realised to is that labelling the line of code is important and it allows me to know which variable has been chnaged and if I want to return to it if I did not make a duplicate.

Today, I worked on a p5.js sketch that explores the interplay between visual effects, touch interaction, and randomness. My goal was to create an immersive and dynamic visual experience that responds to user input and evolves over time. The sketch features a grid of shapes, either ellipses or rectangles, that are randomly filled with colors ranging from a deep black to a light blue. The colors transition smoothly, creating a gradient effect that adds depth to the visual composition. The size of the shapes also varies, thanks to a sine wave that introduces a gentle, undulating motion.

One of the key features of the sketch is the ripple effect, triggered by touch intensity. When the touch sensor is activated, the shapes begin to ripple, expanding and contracting in a wave-like motion. This adds a sense of movement and liveliness to the otherwise static composition, inviting the viewer to interact and engage with the artwork. Another element I experimented with was the use of randomness. Depending on the value generated by the random() function, the shapes are either ellipses or rectangles. This introduces an element of unpredictability and playfulness to the sketch, as the viewer is never quite sure what shape will appear next.

Also, to be fair starting a code on a blank canvas is still really intimidating so to overcome that, I used the help of chat gpt but to only get a simple code out of it first then followed by adding the elements I wish to play in this time around. This sometimes does give me results that are desireable and sometimes it does not. But at least, starting from somewhere isnt that hard yet.