Light Gun
This project was part of a series of experiments created for
Seduction Project, by
Hivos, to nudge Dutch households to save more energy. The Light Gun does what it says: it makes turning off your lights a lot more fun by shooting them. Several technical prototypes were created to test the interaction-, game- and sound design in several rounds of playtesting.
We were invited to present this product at the
Small Climate Summit,
Ignite #13 (photo 1) and the next
Bright Night.
I was responsible for conceptualization, development and presentation of the product.
Sidekick
During my internship at Philips Design I explored the possibilities of enhancing the experience of the product
DirectLife through data visualizations, with the use of the product's user-generated data.
This assignment was taken to a new level when it was merged with the graduation project of
Remon van den Eijnden, who was working on wrist-based interactions. Together we created the product Sidekick, a new activity monitor.
The visualizations for Sidekick were designed using Processing, but eventually had to be generated by a microcontroller and be clearly readable on a low resolution Oled screen.
Critter
Make it walk, give it eyes or ears: Critter is a toy that lets kids create their own creature. Different limbs and sensors can be added to a body, the toy reacts to the new form and functionalities it was given. The Critter enhances spacial and creative thinking of a child and teaches the understanding of cause and effect.
Two prototypes were made for this design: a mockup of the physical design (photos 1, 2, video) and a completely functional technical proof of concept (photos 3, 4).
I was responsible for project coordination, conceptualization and design of the product.
Phare
Phare is a lamp with which users can interact through something called a 'beacon': a small object that can be taken around the room (photo 2). The light from the central lamp will follow this beacon. Several beacons can be hooked up to the same lamp, these different light beams can be individually dimmed. With Phare, you can create and change your own light design in your home constantly.
I was responsible for project coordination, conceptualization and design of the product.
Knåcke
Knåcke is the result of a minor Industrial Product Design at the Hague University, for which we had to design a chair for toddlers. The the seat, the table and the foot support can be set at any height, making the chair fit even 6 year olds. The chair is collapsible with the use of a spring: the legs of the chair can easily be ‘clicked’ together.
At the end of the project, after 8 weeks, Knåcke was tested with children form a nursery (photo 4), where the chair proved to be very stable and highly functional.
I was responsible for conceptualization, design and fabrication of the product.