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.

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Situation Options - Joo Oh and Angela Piccolo






1. What if a table lamp can detect how much your friends and family miss/love you?
We are interested in exploring how people can grow a deeper relationship with others through an object remotely. 

Signals: might be messages from texts or emails, movement of footprints, audio

Feedback: We can create the object to possibly include the placebo effect instead always being data-driven or maybe a combination. 




2. What if a chair can detect you are falling asleep in class? 
We think using a chair that can detect if someone is falling sleep could alert the person or amuse them, kick them out of the classroom to eliminate distraction or blow fresh air. 

Signals: slouched posture, lowered heart rate, little motion, neighbor feedback, teacher response 

Feedback: This could individually help or collect data for the whole group.



3. What if a table can sense you are feeling overwhelmed at work? 
We would want to explore how we could help find a way to relieve stress for a person who is at work and might need emotional support. 

Signals: quantity of emails or phone calls, amount of objects on the desk, facial recognition, pressure, heart rate increased

We are leaning are toward Idea #1!


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