Rashni Parichha | Corolla | Tangible Interactions | Domus Academy

Project Leader Nima Gazestani Alessandro Masserdotti Technical Adviser Vittorio Cuculo -Domus Academy Tangible Interactions Workshop Jiawen Lian | Santo Halim | Rashni Parichha

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Background | Introduction

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Background | Description

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In today’s world people are busier than

There could be a better way to find out

The goal is to design a device that

before hence they do not get to spend

if their loved ones are alright and be in

observes, records, monitors and then

a lot of time together. It requires a

contact with them in an indirect way

produces a graphical representation

lot of time and effort to check up on

by cutting down on the direct contact.

of the activities of the inhabitants and

their loved ones every now and then

their friends and does so in a rather

because there are so many different

playful manner.

platforms to check.

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There is no law of physics that says just because we’re connected, there has to be this schism between our physical lives and our digital lives.

-Astro Teller (CEO BodyMedia) Scientist | Entrepreneur | Author

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Image courtesy - http://www.fastcodesign.com/3049514/apple-imagines-a-world-you-digitize-bytouch-and-they-arent-alone/2

Background | Design topic

Playful trace - Strangely familiar Distributed elements that OBSERVE, RECORD and transmit information in order to MONITOR AND REPORT with a JOYFUL appearance habits of an individual or group of individuals who share spaces, tools and resources.

Bringing people together

Sousveillance

Playfulness

Background | Design topic Sousveillance -It is the recording of an activity by a participant in the activity, typically by way of small wearable or portable personal technologies

Image courtesy - Stephanie Mann (Daughter of Steve Mann)

Background | Design objectives

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What if you have a dynamic

piece of art in your room that

reflects you & your activities and is unique for you?

Image courtesy - http://digitalsynopsis.com/inspiration/famous-quotes-illustrations-posterminimalistic-designs/

Background | Design objectives

A representation of their relationship

Visual

Dynamic

Distance

A simple artwork - a visual treat that serves as an integral part of the interior of their home and also their life

A dynamic and physical add on to their overtly digitized everyday life

Takes into account their physical as well as their virtual distance at all times

research

Research | Inputs

• Accelerometer on electronic devices • Gyroscope on electronic devices • Activities on social media • Pedometer • Wi-fi network • GPS location (Google api) • Bluetooth

Research | Medium Different phases of a relationship

1.0 Romance

2.0 Power struggle

4.0 Committment

3.0 Stability

5.0 Bliss

Research | Medium This installation will take note of the following • If they are within the bluetooth range • If they are connected to the same wifi network • If they are connected on different social media platforms

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Social media platforms considered

Fraction in Score = = question

Number of mutual comments, photos, shares, messages responded to Total number of mutual comments, photos, shares, messages

*the social media score will update itself every 6 hours

Research | Outputs

• Opposite ideas to show two extremeties Antonym concept (On / Off, Dull / Bright, Silent / Loud, Black / White etc) Bluetooth

• Smooth transition between two extremeties

Research | Inspiration

Helicone

John Edmark | Form Based Inspiration The Helicone is a desktop toy that keeps transforming before your eyes. Twist the thin brass tube in a back and forth motion, and the 38 precise, laser-cut wood pieces will swirl rhythmically, settling into symmetrical shapes that range between a helix and a pine cone. Math enthusiasts will enjoy the fact that the Helicone’s structure is based on the same systems as the Fibonacci Sequence and the Golden Angle, while the more aesthetically driven will appreciate its symmetry and hypnotic motion.

Research | Inspiration

Nautilus Column

John Edmark | Form Based Inspiration If change is the only constant in nature, it is written in the language of geometry. Through the use of internal stops, each layer in this tower is constrained to rotate a maximum of 15째 relative to its neighboring layer. The material used for this project was Mediumdensity fibreboard (MDF)

Research | Inspiration

Twisted Strips

Daniel Rozin | Form Based Inspiration Twisted Strips is a kinetic sculpture that explores serial image generation and perceptual illusion. Breaking the picture plane into a black field and twenty-one motorized vertical strips, the sculpture produces rhythmic waves of movement. The animated pattern shifts in arc and frequency, as the two motors on each strip continually rotate in and out of phase. Using an approach visually analogous to the tape loop structures found in minimal music and phase music, new shapes constantly flow through the composition.

proposed design

Proposed Design | Abstract Corolla is a dynamic product that blends with its surroundings. It is a physical representation of their relationship and does not stand out as a digital device. It changes its configuration as per the physical and virtual connection between the people involved. Corolla, due to its design, can be used either as a flower vase, or a penstand, or a luminaire for floor lights or just a simple sculpture in your room drawing the attention of the people in the room.

Proposed Design | Identity

corolla kəˈrɒlə/ noun BOTANY The petals of a flower, typically forming a whorl within the sepals and enclosing the reproductive organs.

Proposed Design | Identity

Proposed Design | Concept

Proposed Design | Concept

Proposed Design | Product behaviour Overview of the product behaviour

No connection

Virtually connected

Physically together

Proposed Design | Product behaviour Physically apart and no virtual connection

Bluetooth range

Phone 01

Wifi network

Online activities

Phone 02

Proposed Design | Product behaviour Virtually connected

Online activities

Phone 01

Phone 02

Proposed Design | Product behaviour Physically together

Bluetooth range

Phone 01

Wifi range

Phone 02

Proposed Design | Renders

Proposed Design | Renders

Proposed Design | Renders

Proposed Design | Hardware 1.0 Arduino Yun

2.0 Arduino Uno

3.0 Arduino GSM shield

6.0 Battery of 9 Volts

7.0 Mini gear

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4.0 Stepper Motor

5.0 Electric Jumpers

Proposed Design | Hardware 8.0 Polycarbonate sheets

9.0 Medium Density Fibreboard

11.0 LED bulbs

12.0 Artificial planters

10.0 Polylactic Acid

Proposed Design | Software 1.0 Arduino

2.0 If This Then That

4.0 Temboo

3.0 Google Spreadsheet

5.0 Fritzing

Proposed Design | Mechanism Schematic structure Corolla - The installation

Phone 01

Google spreadsheet (Collection of data) The core of Corolla

Phone 02

From spreadsheet the data is sent to the Arduino board where with the help of the code run on arduino the installation is controlled

Proposed Design | Mechanism Details of the core

Arduino GSM shield Battery of 9 Volts

Mini gear Arduino Uno

Electric jumpers

Stepper Motor

Proposed Design | Construction Locking arrangement

Proposed Design | Construction Under construction

Proposed Design | Prototype Under construction

Proposed Design | Prototype Under construction

Proposed Design | Prototype The finished product

Thank you Jiawen Lian | Santo Halim | Rashni Parichha