PART 1: DISCOVERY
DC LOCATOR
WHERE DO I GO? DC’s metro system can be complicated for the not everyday passenger. So why is it so hard to find your way around? For this Tools project, I looked into the Washington DC transportation system to help improve the way we get from point A to point B. I developed a concept and a design that would help those using the DC metro transportation system to get around in an easier fashion.
PART 2: IDEA
IDEA
SIMPLIFY
My idea is to create a system that helps those sometimes confused to where there are on the bus system, to get around without the stress. The DC Locator idea is to create a band of simple, colorful dots that light up when you approach your destination. It is one line of rolling lights that indicate the upcoming stops leaving the past stops in dark. Not only will it light up, but it will also blink and call out the stop. This new flashing light system will simplify the way we use DC’s transportation system.
Direction
Sound
Sight
Touch
n Pe nt ag o
to n ng
n rs o ffe Je
Ar li
Tu nn
el
se hi te Th eW
at ow n in Ch
Po to m ac
irc le tC Du p
on
a sd th e Be
Ho u
INTEGRATED SYSTEM The DC Locator, goes with you on your travels. Both at the bus stop and on the bus. This integrated system will guide you on your way.
PART 3: HOW IT WORKS
1
A woman walks to the bus stop.
2
The bus arrives
se
go n Pe nt a
on gt Ar lin
Tu nn Je
ffe rs
on
Ho u hi te Th eW
wn to na Ch i
Po to m ac
Ci rc le on t Du p
da th es Be
el
3
The woman looks up to easily see where she is and is able to sit down and read with no worries.
PART 4: INTERFACE
INTERFACE/KISOSK The DC locator Kisosk allows the passenger to prepare for his/her upcoming trip. The Dc Locator screen is as simple as a touch. Just touch where you need to go and the screen will show you the time, when your bus arrives, and how many stops left until your destination.
1
The screen welcomes you and asks you to press the screen to continue.
on Pe nt ag
Ar lin
gt on
el Je
ffe r
so
n
so n ffe r Je
Press your destination 3:45
Tu nn
us Ho te Th eW hi
wn in at o Ch
Po to m
ac
irc le po nt C Du
a sd th e
Tu n
e
ne
l
On the second screen the rolling light system will pop up. Here you will select your destination by touching the screen.
Be
2
n go Pe nt a
gt on
n so ffe r Je
Ar lin
Tu nn
Tu n so ffe r Je
in at Ch
Po to m
ac
ow n
n
irc le po nt C Du
da es th
3:46
el
ne
l
Destination Selected
Be
3
The screen assures you that your destination has been selected
3
The screen then isolates your destination.
CHINATOWN SELECTED
3:47
4
The screen then informs you on when your bus is arriving and how many stops you have left until you reach your final destination.
Bus arriving in 4 min. 5 stops left
3:47