Module 1 Formstorming

Weekly Activity Template

Ziqi Zhou

Project 1

Module 1

In Activity One, I constructed a series of interactive circuit prototypes using graphite pencil marks, copper tape, paper, and LEDs. By utilizing materials provided in class, I explored how interactive circuits function and employed various methods to test circuit continuity. This activity profoundly demonstrated to me that materials are not merely physical mediums but also carriers of cultural symbols.

Activity 1

Materials used: Graphite pencil, ink pen, ruler, wire, battery, copper tape, paper, LED. Use a pencil to sketch interactive circuit prototypes. Prototype 1: Construct an interactive circuit prototype using a battery, copper tape, and one LED. Prototype 1: Construct an interactive circuit prototype using a battery, copper tape, and three LEDs. Prototype 2: Sketch a multi-interactive circuit prototype using pencils. Prototype 2: Multi-interactive circuit prototype: Unpressed connection. Prototype 2: Multi-interactive circuit prototype: Pressed connection one. Prototype 2: Multi-interactive circuit prototype: Pressed connection two. Prototype 2: Multi-interactive circuit prototype: Pressed connection three. Prototype 2: Multi-interactive circuit prototype: Fully pressed. Prototype 2: Prototype Display. Prototype 3: Constructing an interactive circuit prototype using one LED, connected via battery and copper tape. Prototype 3: Constructing an interactive circuit prototype using two LEDs, connected via battery and copper tape. Prototype 3: Constructing an interactive circuit prototype using three LEDs, connected via battery and copper tape. Prototype 3: Unpressed connection circuit prototype. Prototype 4: Unpress-connected circuit prototype. Prototype 4: Interactive circuit prototype using multiple LEDs connected via battery and copper tape. Prototype 5: Interactive circuit prototype using pencil markings, battery, and one LED. Prototype 5: Prototype demonstration. Prototype 6: Interactive circuit prototype using copper tape, battery, and one LED. Prototype 6: Prototype display. Prototype 6: Prototype display. Prototype 6: Prototype display. Prototype draft version display. Prototype draft version display.

Activity 2

Interactive Circuit Design for Table: Example Diagram 1 Interactive Circuit Design for Table: Example Diagram 2 luminous table Interactive Circuit Design Summary: The table's edges glow, serving as a night light or ambient lighting. Interactive Circuit Design for Bookmark: Example Diagram 1 Interactive Circuit Design for Bookmark: Example Diagram 2 Bookmark Style: Reading Light Interactive Circuit Design Summary: Convenient for nighttime reading, functioning as both a nightlight and a bookmark when inserted into books. Interactive Circuit Design for Simplified Flashlight: Example 1 Interactive Circuit Design for Simplified Flashlight: Example 2 Simplified Flashlight Interactive Circuit Design Summary: A basic flashlight for emergencies. Light is focused using a sheet of paper, making it portable and compact. Interactive Circuit Design for Plastic Bottle Night Light: Example 1 Interactive Circuit Design for Plastic Bottle Night Light: Example 2 Plastic Bottle Night Light Interactive Circuit Design Summary: Amplifies light using a plastic bottle. Interactive Circuit Design for Light-Up Glasses: Example 1 Interactive Circuit Design for Light-Up Glasses: Example 2 Light-Up Glasses Interactive Circuit Design Summary: For use at night or in dimly lit areas. Provides illumination via a light source at the top of the glasses, making them easy to carry.

Project 1

Final Project 1 Design

Wearable Interactive Affordance Based Circuit

This headband is specifically designed for nighttime entertainment. It provides instant illumination in the dark or serves as decorative lighting at entertainment venues. Its structure consists of copper foil, a battery, and LED lights. My concept involves activating the circuit by applying external pressure to the internal battery, thereby controlling the headband's lighting on and off. The final design closely matches my original vision.

Non-Wearable Interactive Affordance Based Circuit

This is a temporary night light designed specifically for nighttime use. Its purpose is to provide convenient, space-saving illumination for reading books at night, while also serving as a bookmark and refrigerator magnet. The materials consist of copper foil, batteries, LED lights, a flat silicone doll, and magnets. This night light underwent two design iterations during Activity 2. The video below demonstrates one of the versions.

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