Module 1 Formstorming

Weekly Activity

Minh Vo

Project 1

Module 1

In this module, I make several circuits (5 circuits using a minimum 3 materials) as I discover the constraints of the materials and explore various designs. The conductive materials I used in the activity 1 are copper tape, conductive fabric and foil paper.

Activity 1

Sketching out the circuit outline. In this case, it's parallel circuit.

Placing the LED light stickers in the right position.

Placing the conductive materials on the circuit. For this circuit, I used conductive tapes.

Placing the battery in the correct positive and negative position and ready to test.

Pressing the corner to test the lights. All lights lighted up 🤩

Placing the conductive materials on the circuit. For this circuit, I used foil, conductive tapes and conductive fabric.

Using the conductive fabric as a button which connects the battery to the circuit and ready to test.

Sketching out the circuit outline. In this case, I wanted to try to make the rectangle shape circuit.

Place the LED light stickers in the right position.

Placing the conductive materials on the circuit. For this circuit, I used conductiv tapes and conductive fabric.

Using the conductive fabric as a button which connects the battery to the circuit. Placing the battery in the correct positive and negative position and ready to test.

Sketching out the circuit outline. In this case, I wanted to try to make the circuit of the shape Hanukkah menorah.

Placing the conductive materials and battery on the circuit. For this circuit, I used foil and conductive tapes.

Activity 2

Humidity Thermometer - Environment-based Object. It is used to control the humididty of a space.

Sketch of LED lights placement on the circuit

This circuit is failed due to wrong wiring the conductive tape. I drew a different circuit

Light Control - Environment-based Object. It is used to control lighting in a space.

Sole component that used for interaction with the foot

Sketch of LED lights placement on the circuit - Front of the tuque

I had another idea of putting the LED light on the top of the tuque

Project 1

Final Project 1 Design

Wearable Interactive Affordance Based Circuit

For my wearable design, I created a Super Mario Boo bracelet because Boo is my favourite character. In the game, Boo hides when looked at, but in my design, its eyes light up, making it feel more alive. I wanted the effect to be subtle and fun, making it a great accessory for themed events or Super Nintendo World Theme Park.

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Non-Wearable Interactive Affordance Based Circuit

For my non-wearable design, I made an interactive cityscape out of felt, where a slider turns on the city lights. My goal was to create a smooth transition, like a city lighting up at night. The circuits are hidden beneath the felt, so all the user sees is the lights turning on, making the interaction feel natural.