Take Me To

Exploring the physical locations of networks

When routing to a website, a number of intermediate hops occur across other networks. Tracerouting exposes the IP address of these enroute hops — and when coupled with registration information, a physical location and organization can be found.

Networks are often discussed as immaterial —the so-called cloud. Take Me To attemps to reinforce the physicality of vast network infrastructures. Rather than proceeding directly to a particular website, Take Me To traceroutes the final destination and displays each hop with the corresponding Google Streetview. Upon reaching the final destination, the user can proceed to the intended website.

A publically-accessible site is currently in development.

Role: research, development, design

Tools: Node.js, Sketch, Principle

Shown at the NYU ITP Winter Show 2017

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