Week 4

Concept Bomb Task

Task 1:

Marco-Polo: Shortening geographical distances between close friends.

My solution was to create a product to reduce separtion anxiety and emotional distress for a mother or father and their child during the intense adjustment period when the child starts school. A wristband, worn by the child, transmits the state of the childs emotially wellbeing throughout the school day, through the use of a moodlight that is located in the family home or office to reassure the parent the child is happy.

Task 2:

Missing You: Connecting Couples

My possible solution was to have 2 desk toys or puzzles that allow two lovers, who are separted by geographic distance, to interact with eachother throughout long stints apart, by playing with the toy or puzzle.

Task 3:

What are you up to?

 

Task 3 asked for a system that connected 3 friends without having to speak. My concept designed for 3 mates who enjoy the common interest of surfing. Each surfboard would be fitted with a water detector and each of the individuals fridges would distplay 2 LED based magnets, different colours representing the other 2 mates. When the water detector is triggered the LED would be activated as a notification to the other friend that they are surfing and act as an invitation to join.

Reflection:

The concept bomb task and group discussion helped me to clarify my ideas and understanding and essentially bring my ideas to the surface, so to speak. Through the peer feedback system the class helped me to realise which project has the most potential and which to progress with for further development.