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Class
Physical and Digital Fabrication
Date
Fall 2023
In this course, there were several hackathon style projects which allowed for rapid prototype development for proof of concept. A product I focused on was plant pot which could provide water and additional light if needed. For ease of use an app was designed to accompany the product.
Physical Prototype
State when there is suboptimal lighting
If the sensor detects more light than optimal for the plant the additional lights are turned off and a warning light is activated.
If there is an optimal amount of light the additional lights remain off with no warning light.
After a given amount of time the plant is watered. (Represented by blue string)
When there is not enough water available in the planter an indicator light turns on.
CAD Model
The piping for water is located neat the top of the pot to avoid any unwanted splashing due to all types of foliage
The water reservoir is located beneath the pot and acts as an elevated base for the plant
App Design
Skills
SolidWorks
Arduino
Figma
Process
Researched ideal wavelengths and intensity of light for plants to establish product specifications
Made Arduino mockup to establish control structure
Created SolidWorks model to understand intersection of form, function and material
Designed prototype app to accompany planter for the tracking and notification of plant care
Results
By completing this project in a hackathon style I came to see that I can develop concepts quickly using multi-disciplinary techniques. This project also confirmed that going the extra mile can make a big impact. If I had only designed a planter on its own potential users would likely be unaware of how they can help their plants to do their best. Combining multiple types of design is essential for making an impactful product.
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