Sep 23
1.about digital meets physical, This is a motorized closet, it can unite with weather report. We do not need a big closet to hung shirts，because this is a motorized closet, if the weather is cold, this closet can puts the clothing you should wear in the front of the closet. In my design, this closet …
Sep 23
My digital-physical project for the mashup assignment is called Cat DJ. Unlike how humans who can use verbal languages to express their emotions, cats have their own way to communicate: their tails. Pet behaviorists have found that cats use the motion and position of their tails to show their emotions to the cat owner and …
Sep 23
When I finished this reading, I realized that feedback is very important for each user, in our mind; we hope to receive a feedback，whatever product we use，even a small feedback that we have done it before. This is feedback, how about feedback loop? I think they are different. The users can through the previous behaviors …
Sep 23
1. Bug This is a toy and this bug feels its way around sensing objects in its path and avoiding them. The robotic bug will travel forward until it hits an obstacle. It will then backup in a half circle and then move forward in a different direction. How did they encourage user interaction and …
Sep 23
Invisible Postcard Messages I liked this project because it had an interactive interface with a simple, nondigital design. The postcards are coated with a phosphorous layer that allow you to write a hidden message. When it is exposed to light given off by your computer screen, the message is briefly revealed under dark lighting. …
Sep 23
I started my first experience in Maker Faire in this Sunday. It was very impressive event for me. The 3D Printing gives me a new perspective of how designer can do for their prototypes and tons of interface design give me a lot ideas about how technology can build up a newer, closer and stronger …
Sep 18
My mashup idea this time are inspired by my daily running habits, running is actually a repetitive activity and compared to some competitive games like basketball , it is easy for runner to get board , if runner could change their running route sometimes, that will make most of runners enjoy running. So this mashup …
Sep 17
For my last project, I wanted to create an altered idea of a drum, again using Ikea parts. My idea behind this project was to be able to create a consistent rhythm with the tools tapping each other. So I decided to use a motor hooked up to an arduino that spins when pressing a …
Sep 17
For my 6th project I wanted to build off of any earlier project from the week. Previously I had created in a sketch in processing that allowed the user to play sounds of ikea tools by clicking on an image of the tool. To build off of that concept, I wanted to build an interface …
Sep 16
Before I read those articles about mashup. I thought mashup is a new concept to me. But after those readings brought me to a very wider definition of mashup, I realized I have a lots of experience of mashup based on my design education and also mashup is very where in our daily life. SUV(Sport …
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