As computing becomes more ubiquitous in our objects, designers need to be more aware of how to design meaningful interactions into electronically enhanced objects. At the University of Washington, a class of junior Interaction Design majors is exploring this question. These pages chronicle their efforts.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Week 6: Construction

Amy & Amy


This week we worked on our code and construction of our pressure sensor to our LED. After receiving the conductive fabric and alligator clips we were able to construct a pseudo version and more refined code for the actual construction of the project, which will be encased in fabric. 
 We were able to code and construct a working version with the conducting fabric and velostat, which served as an in between anti static fabric so the fabric would be able to stay out of contact when not pressed.
We talked a lot about the interaction between this sensor to the LED and what sort of situation it would be most beneficial while considering our original idea towards the deaf community. We found different sensor projects online and began getting more materials to begin a more refined prototype towards inserting an almost 'invisible' pressure sensor into a wearable garment. From here we'll start designing a finished workable project in context. 

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