UX of Senses Week 1
UX of Senses Week 1
UX of Senses Week 1
"the more you want to see me, the less you do" ~ jeanne
"the more you want to see me, the less you do" ~ jeanne
"the more you want to see me, the less you do" ~ jeanne
UX Studio Practices
UX Studio Practices
Week 1
Week 1
Wearable Design
Wearable Design
Group & Duration
Group & Duration
Group & Duration
Dahoon, Jeanne, Ojaswi, Priyanka, Sakshi, Yanshan
Dahoon, Jeanne, Ojaswi, Priyanka, Sakshi, Yanshan
Dahoon, Jeanne, Ojaswi, Priyanka, Sakshi, Yanshan
27th Sept - 3rd Oct
27th Sept - 3rd Oct
27th Sept - 3rd Oct
THE brief
THE brief
THE brief
"Conceive, make and wear a design that reimagines a place through the senses"
"Conceive, make and wear a design that reimagines a place through the senses"
"Conceive, make and wear a design that reimagines a place through the senses"
To start off, as a test run, we were asked to explore a particular area around the royal festival hall in our groups & design a wearable for that location.
To start off, as a test run, we were asked to explore a particular area around the royal festival hall in our groups & design a wearable for that location.
To start off, as a test run, we were asked to explore a particular area around the royal festival hall in our groups & design a wearable for that location.
Graffiti Skatepark - Test Location
Graffiti Skatepark - Test Location
Graffiti Skatepark - Test Location
Wearable Design
Wearable Design
Wearable Design
After presenting the prototype, we were advised to avoid representational design, target one sense instead of multiple, & dig deep into it.
After presenting the prototype, we were advised to avoid representational design, target one sense instead of multiple, & dig deep into it.
Visiting the leake street tunnel
Visiting the leake street tunnel
Visiting the leake street tunnel
Our group was assigned the Leake Street Tunnel. While it shared some similarities with the graffiti skatepark, it differed greatly in scale and had its own atmosphere.
The strong smell of fresh paint engulfed us as we entered the tunnel. Walking through it multiple times, we observed the painters, their artwork, and every corner of the space. A recurring theme stood out in the paintings — many featured faces, some with realistic details and others with unsettling, creepy eyes. Disembodied eyes, repeated in patterns, were also common.
Our group was assigned the Leake Street Tunnel. While it shared some similarities with the graffiti skatepark, it differed greatly in scale and had its own atmosphere.
The strong smell of fresh paint engulfed us as we entered the tunnel. Walking through it multiple times, we observed the painters, their artwork, and every corner of the space. A recurring theme stood out in the paintings — many featured faces, some with realistic details and others with unsettling, creepy eyes. Disembodied eyes, repeated in patterns, were also common.
It gave us an eerie sense that the walls and ceiling were staring at us, adding to our discomfort.
It gave us an eerie sense that the walls and ceiling were staring at us, adding to our discomfort.
It gave us an eerie sense that the walls and ceiling were staring at us, adding to our discomfort.
Leake Street Tunnel & its many eyes
Leake Street Tunnel & its many eyes
Leake Street Tunnel & its many eyes
We also noticed the constant presence of tourists taking photos, which made us uneasy about being photographed unknowingly.
We also noticed the constant presence of tourists taking photos, which made us uneasy about being photographed unknowingly.
To revisit this feeling, we focused on ‘Scopaesthesia’, the sensation of being stared at, even when we can’t see who is looking.
To revisit this feeling, we focused on ‘Scopaesthesia’, the sensation of being stared at, even when we can’t see who is looking.
To revisit this feeling, we focused on ‘Scopaesthesia’, the sensation of being stared at, even when we can’t see who is looking.
Brainstorming & Ideating
Brainstorming & Ideating
Brainstorming & Ideating
After discussing possible ways to move ahead, we finalised on designing a headgear inspired by the scales of an armadillo.
After discussing possible ways to move ahead, we finalised on designing a headgear inspired by the scales of an armadillo.
After discussing possible ways to move ahead, we finalised on designing a headgear inspired by the scales of an armadillo.
Initial Sketches
Initial Sketches
Inspiration (Pinterest, n.d.; MechaTech Systems n.d.)
Low Fidelity Prototypes
Low Fidelity Prototypes
Our prototype had movable elements that could be adjusted for varying levels of anonymity. A cape was added to enhance the sense of protection and visually evoke the sense of scopaesthesia for anyone looking from the outside.
Our prototype had movable elements that could be adjusted for varying levels of anonymity. A cape was added to enhance the sense of protection and visually evoke the sense of scopaesthesia for anyone looking from the outside.
materials used
materials used
materials used
Thin cardboard - flexible but sturdy, for the headgear,
Thin cardboard - flexible but sturdy, for the headgear,
Paper - thin & lightweight, for cape,
Paper - thin & lightweight, for cape,
Mirrored Vinyl - for the adjustable vizor.
Mirrored Vinyl - for the adjustable vizor.
Thin Cardboard
Thin Cardboard
Paper
Paper
Mirrored Vinyl
Mirrored Vinyl
The headgear & the vizor
The headgear & the vizor
The headgear & the vizor
We initially aimed for every part on the headgear to move. After multiple failed attempts with various sizes, shapes & orientations, we decided to fix all layers except the visor. This adjustable vizor would give back control to the user.
We initially aimed for every part on the headgear to move. After multiple failed attempts with various sizes, shapes & orientations, we decided to fix all layers except the visor. This adjustable vizor would give back control to the user.
Photographer's POV
Photographer's POV
Photographer's POV
User's POV
User's POV
User's POV
Designing the Cape
Designing the Cape
Designing the Cape
The exterior of the cape featured graffiti-edged layered papers with googly eyes, mirroring all the eyes looking in from the outside and empowering the wearer, as if the cape allowed them to stare back at the external gazes.
The exterior of the cape featured graffiti-edged layered papers with googly eyes, mirroring all the eyes looking in from the outside and empowering the wearer, as if the cape allowed them to stare back at the external gazes.
Putting everything together
Putting everything together
Putting everything together
Wood and soft plastic tubes were used to provide structural support during assembly.
Wood and soft plastic tubes were used to provide structural support during assembly.
Wood and soft plastic tubes were used to provide structural support during assembly.
Presentation & Feedback
Presentation & Feedback
Presentation & Feedback
Well-received; the purpose was clear.
Well-received; the purpose was clear.
Well-received; the purpose was clear.
Audience felt the wearable belonged in the original location.
Audience felt the wearable belonged in the original location.
Audience felt the wearable belonged in the original location.
Audience participation was suggested over self-wearing.
Audience participation was suggested over self-wearing.
Audience participation was suggested over self-wearing.
More explanation on the one-way reflective material was needed.
More explanation on the one-way reflective material was needed.
More explanation on the one-way reflective material was needed.
The Wearable
The Wearable
The Wearable
Taking our wearable back to the Leake Street Tunnel
Taking our wearable back to the Leake Street Tunnel
Taking our wearable back to the Leake Street Tunnel
my thoughts
my thoughts
my thoughts
The test run was extremely helpful in preparing for the main project. Everything we learned during that phase was applied to building the headgear. While our final wearable was relatively successful, a better presentation, like a fashion show to enhance immersion, could have improved the experience.
by team 'eyes on you'
by team 'eyes on you'
by team 'eyes on you'
References
References
References
MechaTech Systems (n.d.) Exoskeletons: A History – Part 1. Available at: https://www.mechatech.co.uk/journal/exoskeletons-history-part-1
Pinterest (n.d.) [Unique Hands-Free Umbrella Prototype]. Available at: https://pin.it/2KhXX6pbX
MechaTech Systems (n.d.) Exoskeletons: A History – Part 1. Available at: https://www.mechatech.co.uk/journal/exoskeletons-history-part-1
Pinterest (n.d.) [Unique Hands-Free Umbrella Prototype]. Available at: https://pin.it/2KhXX6pbX
Thank You For Reading.
Thank You For Reading.
Thank You For Reading.
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RITUAL DESIGN
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