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