From my mockup done using processing I initially decided to switch to using Flash actionscript for the interface but ran into issues with porting my existing code. So I decided to go back to my prototype and implement proper object orientated programming so that I could then use it for the project itself in a language I am comfortable using. I also decided to abandon the use of spherical layout in favour of a cylindrical one. This removed an element of complexity from the application and allowed for infinite lists while retaining the core principles of the design.

From there progress has better then expected and the interface itself is near completion with only the server-side portion of the system presenting any remaining challenge.