InTouch
For Project Beyond the Screen, our team of four developed InTouch over ten weeks. We explored how people in different rooms at home could get each other’s attention without shouting or relying on a phone. Interviews and concept exploration led to a wristband using lights, sound, and vibrations.
My main contribution was technical: I worked on the 3D models, built and programmed the Arduino-based physical prototype, and helped with research, testing, and documentation. I also directed and edited the product video and recorded its voice-over.
We tested with five fellow students. Sound and vibration attracted attention, but repeated notifications could become distracting, which informed a focus-mode option in the final concept. We delivered a working prototype, 3D mockups, a rationale, and a product video. For me, the project was an early preparation for graduation, bringing research, design, prototyping, and testing together.
KEY SKILLS
- Physical Prototyping
- Arduino Programming
- 3D Modeling
- User Research & Testing
- Video Production
- My role
- Technical prototyping & video production
- Team
- Four CMD students
- Timeframe
- Year 2, Block 1 (10 weeks)