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.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Carly & Robin - Three Situations




HEAT SENSOR indicating appropriate time to drink coffee before it gets cold.
Responses:
 LED lighting/color
 Melody/sound
 Opening of lid
 Temperature display
 Text display






ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION SENSOR calculating the amount of alcohol consumption for the perfect "buzz".
Methods:
 Breathe
 Body heat
 Heart beat
 Urine
 Slurring your speech






MOISTURE SENSOR recording amount of sweat/odor in a T-shirt.
Responses:
 Notification that workout is finished
 Notification of dehydration
 Opening of fabric for ventilation
 Notification of unpleasant odor
 Release of pleasant scent
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