Category: Project 2

PassBox

White-board box that unlocks through a 3×3 button pattern. Decisions A major decision I had to make was what enclosure to make for my password box. I could…

Assistive Device: Weather Light

The Weather Light is a device that tracks temperature and the amount of ambient light  and changes the color of an RGB LED strip to inform the user…

Assistive Device: The Waker-Upper

The Waker-Upper is an assistive device that prevents students from falling asleep in class by sending vibrations when they stop writing or moving the pencil for at least…

Assistive Device: Coin Bank + Laundry Timer

Goals: A problem I have in my everyday life is dealing with the inconvenience of my laundry situation;  I live on the third floor and the washer and…

Assistive Device: The mPAD

The mPAD The mPAD is a conspicuous, intuitive personal assist device for managing and keeping track of daily tasks.   Process: There were two main tribulations that caused…

Assistive Device: Hydration Reminder

Short description: This assistive device reminds the user to drink water frequently, with the reminder frequency changing depending on the outside temperature. Process: When working on my project,…

Assistive device: CHAIRninja

Get up or get embarrassed! A chair that ensures you take a break every 30 minutes you sit.   CHAIRninja I am guilty of sitting for long hours…

Assistive Device: Slouch Detector

This slouch detector will calibrate to fit your individual posture and will alert you with an LED and on-screen text when you are slouching.   Process: My original…

Assistive Device for Self: Noise Nudger

What I’ve Made? I created a device that allows me and other students to anonymously silence loud talkers in our design studio space. How Does it Work? The device…

Assistive Device: The Guilt Hook

How should I advance the time of feeling of guilt about not working out before I leave home, rather than after coming home from school? PROCESS One of the…