FEEL THE FLAME OF CLIMATE AWARENESS.

ECHOFLAME

Tools: CAD, Rapid Prototyping, User Research Woodworking, Laser Cutting

I ideated, designed, and built EchoFlame in the sophomore level class DEA 2730: Human Centered Design Methods. This course explores the use of 15 design methods to generate ideas and evaluate designed objects, environments, and interfaces. Lectures cultivate an understanding of the various methods, while hands-on activities provide opportunities to apply these methods to the design of a small device and its interactions with people and things.

DESIGN BRIEF

Climate change is a critical global challenge, yet engagement with the topic is low, particularly among college students balancing academics with social lives. Only 27 percent of college students share ideas or information about climate change with peers. This gap in awareness and action inspired EchoFlame, an interactive keychain simulating the sensory effects of wildfires.

MATERIALS

Grove Arduino Kit, Ultrasonic Sensor, RGB LED Stick, Battery Pack, Wood, Clear Acrylic, Super Glue, Carabiner, Laser Cutting Machine

DESIGN PROCESS

MINDMAPPING

RAPID PROTOTYPING

This project employs methods such as mindmapping, rapid prototyping, cultural probes, interviews, mood boards, morphological charts, storyboarding, animated GIFs, scenarios, role play, UX surveys, think-aloud protocols, SUS surveys, the Delphi method, and efficacy studies.