Concept Sketch
Interactional Mapping
Technical Circuitry
Design Iterations #1
Initially, I wanted to construct a wearable wristband that would sense the brightness of the environment and use LEDs as output. The goal was to promote the user to go outdoors, and thus enhance their physical health. However, this idea was soon omitted due to the limitations in the environment. Although the user may be outdoors, the low intensity of the light outside could still trigger the LEDs to turn on.
Initially, I wanted to construct a wearable wristband that would sense the brightness of the environment and use LEDs as output. The goal was to promote the user to go outdoors, and thus enhance their physical health. However, this idea was soon omitted due to the limitations in the environment. Although the user may be outdoors, the low intensity of the light outside could still trigger the LEDs to turn on.
Design Iterations #2
Improving upon the first idea, I then wanted to build a wearable that would create an artistic display of lights. The concept was the combination of light, dance, music and technology. It would create a type of performance art. However, due to the size constraint and technical difficulties with sewing in the wires, this idea was also omitted.
Improving upon the first idea, I then wanted to build a wearable that would create an artistic display of lights. The concept was the combination of light, dance, music and technology. It would create a type of performance art. However, due to the size constraint and technical difficulties with sewing in the wires, this idea was also omitted.
References
http://creativespirited.com/2011/12/12/dance/
http://web.media.mit.edu/~leah/LilyPad/build/accelero_shirt.html
http://blog.printf.net/articles/2010/03/30/email-counting-tshirt/
