flo ledermann

creative engineering

about

Florian Ledermann is a consultant and freelance developer based in Vienna, Austria. In small teams of trusted individuals he tries to always build outstanding projects.

status

2 projects currently in progress, timeslots for autumn 2009 available.

contact

Florian Ledermann Creative Engineering
Leebgasse 30-32/28
A-1100 Wien
Austria
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links

-> Flo's Blog
-> Flo's Lists

technologies

Tools shape a project and its creators. Choose them wisely.

HTML / CSS / Javascript

Defining structure, appearance and behaviour of online information.

Web Mapping / GIS

Advanced Google Maps and beyond.

Java

On of the most versatile programming languages with a vast pool of libraries.

Flash / Flex

Sometimes it just has to look smooth, draw fast or rotate.

Django / Python

A great web application framework.

XML / XSLT

Versatile storage and transformation of structured information.

RDF & semantic web

The vision of a cloud of information that can be understood by machines is still alive.
Projects: graphl

OpenGL / C++

Raw performance, hardware support or high speed rendering is needed for some projects.

portfolio

Some of our most outstanding and challenging projects.

CTBTO Maps

Geographical content management for a large international institution.
CTBTO World Map

DWTC Portfolio

Portfolio website for a workaholic graphic, sound and video designer.
Technology: HTML, Django
Network: DWTC Balgavy

Senghor on the Rocks

Online novel by Christoph Benda illustrated with animated Google Maps.

Kunstwien

Experimental online platform for artists, curators and wannabees.
Technology: HTML, Django
Network: Flachware

ITNOA syn:wall

An interactive projection wall at the ITNOA Architecture exhibition.

Maptales

A geographical content management stack for social networks.

graphl

Highly configurable graph and network visualization.

Mobile Augmented Reality

Prototyping interfaces for augmented reality applications on truly mobile devices.

Mozart's Magic Book

The first application of Live3D video technology in Europe.

The Virtual Showcase

Mixing real and virtual content in a high-resolution, high-quality display medium.

APRIL

An authoring language for augmented reality storytelling.

The Architect's Wunderkammer

An inspirational virtual world for designers and architects.

matrix.64

The 64 arts of love in a version for the 21 century.

Netcapt'n

One of the first Flash-based online strategy games.
(Now offline)
Technology: Flash
Network: Shortcut

research & interests

If you have a project in one of these fields, there is a good chance that I'll find room in my schedule.

Semantics & semiotics of spatial information

The main focus of my work is the structuring and rendering of complex spatial information.

Storytelling

Since media exists, it has been used to tell stories. How can we create compelling stories in digital media?

Information Visualization

The art of mapping abstract data to intuitive, insight-generating visual displays.

Augmented Reality

Interweaving real and virtual spaces in meaningful and productive ways.

Mobile Applications

New challenges through location context and constrained user interfaces.

User Experiences

Interaction design should not only aim for efficiency but also create a feeling of success and engagement in the user.

Self-managed Energy

Decentralized, emission neutral enrgy production for the future.

network & clients

A reliable network of outstanding professionals is the basis for success.

Flachware

Beautiful and precise graphics design.

DWTC Balgavy

Striving for quality, always beautiful.

The United Nations / CTBTO

Highest international diplomacy for a good cause.
Projects: CTBTO Maps

Vienna University of Technology

My research homebase.

Graz University of Technology

Excellent augmented reality research.

Austrian Ministry for Transport

Bundesministerium für Verkehr Österreich.
Projects: Netcaptn

Rüdiger Suppin

Architectural concepts / conceptual architecture.
Projects: ITNOA syn:wall

Nofrontiere Design

Design agency in Vienna.

Christina Goestl

Digital media artist.
Projects: matrix.64