Managing Automation
Richard Shen and I proposed this project to Thomas Publishing Company. The concept was to create a CD-ROM where companies would sign on to list goods and services through a database that would help facilitate "Just-in-time" manufacturing.

Just-In-Time Manufacturing
Demonstrated at a Chicago manufacturing trade show, the demo was well received and Thomas Publishing gave us the go to develop the full product. I designed the interface using an interactive factory floor as a navigation device.

The Interactive Factory Floor
Each area in the interactive factory floor describes a stage of production from assembly lines to business offices. The "PDA" device expands from the lower right corner of the screen and leads to the databases.

Manufacturing Processes
Selecting a factory "room" accesses the manufacturers database. I animated the introduction in Macromedia Director's score. The interactive version is done with Lingo script. On time-out, the animation is a screen saver and loops.

Managing Automation Magazine
Manufacturer's that sign on get customized pages describing goods and services and linking them to the database. The CD-ROM ships with issues of "Managing Automation" magazine. The project was so successful, it's now being published via the Internet.

The Production Team
Design, illustration and animation: Kathy Konkle
Concept and producer: Richard Shen
Technical Advisor: Matt Schlanger
Programmed by: Andy Hunt