assignment 5 & 6

MobileMotionSoundscapeEthnographic

Kurzweil Post“A fully transparent solar concentrator for windows”

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Embedded Media Design Fall 2014 Prof. Tom Klinkowstein

ConceptKurzweil

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Speculative ConceptNew technology enables fully sustainability kitchen environments


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Ethnographic Studies


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Ethnographic Studies


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Environment: KitchenUsers: Domestic “Chefs” Activity: Cooking


Ethnographic Studies Observations


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Users search for needed ingredients, keeping refrigerator door open




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Extensive use of paper goods !Video Linkhttps://vimeo.com/107470615

https://vimeo.com/107470615




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Users measures required amount via measuring cup




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Users read instructions to create their dishes




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Users leave water on when not in use or use too much for desired task !Video Linkhttps://vimeo.com/107474175

https://vimeo.com/107474175


Ethnographic Study Unmet Need


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Need more organized system for storage of cooking tools.




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Need to use less disposable items in the kitchen.




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Need to locate ingredients in fridge/cabinets




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Need easier way to communicate cooking instructions




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Need to reduce the unnecessary water use in the kitchen

MobileMotionProposalEthnographic

Proposal


ConceptKurzweil

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An app that works with a system of devices in the kitchen to give users knowledge of their resource consumption.


Proposal


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The application will track how much users waste in terms of electrical energy, water, and gas. Making them more self conscious of their daily kitchen use.

MotionSoundscapeProposalEthnographic

Proposal


ConceptKurzweil

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The application will break down the user’s daily use by day, month, and year allowing users to track their resource use over time. Users will be aware of how

much money they can save and how they are helping the environment by consciously using kitchen appliances.



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TermsResourcesSustainableGreenEnvironmentWastingAwakeSavingEnergyPowerNavitasTerraAware

Generated NamesGreen WasteResourcableEnvitasConsumatableConsumentTerra TrackerPowdivivusSustrackConsciaConsurge (awake)Salvum

Consurge



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Brand Character Diagram

Character

FriendlyTeacher - Like

CausualProfessional

Language

SimpleDirect

Causual

Purpose

TeachInform

EnlightenEngage

Tone

RelaxedPersonalIntimateNatural


Consurge Soundscape


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Audio Identifier


Proposal 2


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A device that detects when paper/recyclable goods are being thrown out and alerts the user to recycle them.


Proposal 2


ConceptKurzweil

Ryan Schoenherr

Making the users conscious of their actions and how their actions are impacting the environment through the use of a mobile device that tracks the amount of

recyclables and paper goods wasted or saved


Proposal 2


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Applications include informing the user of the amount they saved and using a reward system to promote sustainable behavior.