TEAM Het Nagda, Seungmi Lee, Sohee Kim
DATE Sep 12 2023
Intro
We received feedback after the first class and began considering the significance of light color and user actions. In order to convey the meaning more clearly, we identified several areas for improvement.
Enhanced points
- Range of Rotation: The dolls could only rotate 90 degrees due to the line at the bottom of the doll. To overcome this limitation, we opted to incorporate an IR Sensor, allowing for unrestricted rotation.
- Color of Light: Initially, we used the color red to symbolize a loving heart. However, we decided to revert to our original inspiration from the Korean TV show 'Green Light,' based on the traffic light concept.
- Concept of Stage
a. We introduced the concept of the 'fall season.' In Korea, fall is often associated with a sense of isolation due to the cooling weather. We envisioned that love could be a solution to this feeling. Additionally, since the sensor on the doll was exposed, we needed a solution to cover it. Given that we had not experienced the fall season in New York, we added our hopes of enjoying this season in the city.
Process
Testing the IR Sensor
In order to achieve a 360-degree rotation of the doll, we needed an alternative to the traditional switch. We discovered that the IR sensor could be a viable solution, allowing for continuous rotation without limitations.
Heartbeat Expression
Initially, we explored the idea of simulating a heartbeat using the blinking light technique we had learned in class, applied to the heart-shaped lighting feature.
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Changing the Meaning of Light to Traffic Light
We returned to the original concept of the "Green Light" and integrated the lights into a traffic light. To enhance the traffic light theme, we utilized both red and green lights for stop-and-go communication.
