Here are a few photographs I took today after going on site to Markeaton Park to get some of my own research done.I thought it was necessary for me to do a site visit so that I could really remember the essence of what Markeaton Park means to me and to get a real view of how it looks in Autumn/Winter.
I took approximately 150 photos of which I will probably use some in my project to add visuals to the site.
Here is some data that I've gathered that may be useful in producing the site:
Buses to the park:
- Park & Ride
- Notts + Derby
- Unibus 4
- Unibus 5
- Derby University
- McDonalds
- Esso Petrol Station
- Easy access to the town centre
- 24/7 Pay & Display Parking
- Pitch and Putt
- Craft Village
- The Orangery Cafe
- Hot Food
- Baguettes
- Panini
- Homemade Cakes
- Lilac Joinery
- Paint a Pot
- Matthew Morris Furniture
- Basket Ball Courts
- Tennis Courts
- Rowing Boats
- Child's play areas
- Half Pipe
- Crazy Golf
- Bouncy Castle
- Steam Train
- Donkeys
- Paddling Pool
- Road Train
- Ice Cream Stall
- Magnums
- 5-Ice
- Cornetto (Mint and Strawberry)
- Festival (Original and Mint)
- Screwball
- ZAP
- 99
- Sunny Ice (Blackcurrant, Orange and Cola)
- Rainbow Lolly
- Strawberry Lolly
- Ices Lollies (Cherry, Lemonade, Banana, Choc-o-Lic, Lager & Lime
I've also completed the forms we were given in our first lecture about our chosen space, building or environment. Here's my responses:
Physical Environment
Who is the environment for?
Everyone. Couples, families, friends, singles, students, children, adults, pets.
What is the environment for?
A space to come enjoy the outdoors and get involved with the park. Very interactive without being over powering.
How is the environment organised?
There's no strong structure to it and that gives the park a more natural feel. Doesn't conform to any specific rules. Mundy Place centre keeps all the children together which enables to parents to keep an eye on their kids.
How is the space signposted/negotiated?
Fairly well sign posted where necessary, use Derby City Council style boards and their own Victorian style sign posts too.
How do you feel about the space?
Relaxing, friendly and a place to think. Good for families to come to relax or enjoy some time together doing activities.
What problems can you see/predict?
As it's so open and varied, creating a website with a strong structure may be challenging as there's many different feelings and emotions that may come across to different people when walking through the park, the park benches for example often have plaques on them saying "In loving memory". It'll be important to include a picture gallery that captures the park in its autumn/winter state.
The Online Environment Equivalent
Who will the online environment be aimed at?
Families and those who are looking for things to do over the winter months.
What is the online environment for?
Promotion of Markeaton Park. A place to find out about the park and what it has to offer.
How is the online environment organised?
Split into 5 main areas. Home, What's On, Map, Kids and Gallery. Some pages will have more to it than just these 5 things. I'll have to come up with a site map.
How will the online environment be updated/managed?
The pictures in the gallery will be changed easily by uploading different pictures with the same file name, in effect, over writing the original source files. The text will simply be changed through a normal website editor.
How do you feeling about the online environment?
I think if I focus the site around families and what's on offer, it'll be a good product. I am very excited to get started on the site and create a space accessible to those who want to find out more.
What problems can you see/predict for an online representation of this environment?
Creating an online environment will be challenging as the park is so diverse and varied and means all sorts for different people. Creating a single site with one focus could prove quite a task. I'll have to keep it focused on what's available to do there.
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