A conference that challenges America’s current view of drugs and drug users, Altered States is designed to open up a space for a much needed discussion around possibilities in an area that is saturated with stigma and retribution.
Team
Jessie Huynh
Role
3D, Visuals, Concept
Tools
Cinema 4D, Adobe CC
Vento & Verbi
Winter 2021 – IoT Devices
Everyday, roommates who live together in shared spaces have difficulty expressing their emotions when experiencing conflict with one another. Vento & Verbi are friendly devices that act as a mediator in this conflict.
Team
Lavi Tang Daniel Kim Ariel Chiang
Timeline
10 weeks
Tools
Cinema4D Figma UX Research
Verbi
This device allows users to send messages to their roommates. When a message is received, Verbi’s head spins 360 degrees uncontrollably. It is meant to be an urgent– yet fun, notification.
Dial the number of which roommate you want to send a reply to. This is to confirm the user is sending to the correct channel
When there is no message, Verbi’s head sits on the base
Roommates can contact each other through the dial. This is a slow interaction meant to enable reflection before conflict ensues.
Roommate Fobs
All fobs are unique to each roommate and their respective number. They utilize magnetic technology in order to stop the verbalizer from spinning & solve conflict when in-person mediation occurs.
Stop Verbi’s Spins
Connects to the top of Verbi’s head to stop the voice message from repeatedly playing. This only works when using the fob of the roommate initially sent the message.
Vento
This device allows users to get their emotions out before confronting another roommate with a problem.
Turn the crank to send a message. This process is meant to be slow, to enable reflection.
Mic records the message and speaker repeats the rephrased message out loud.
Vento gives roommates a smile upon initiation. Users can talk through the 'Talk to me' button. Users can rephrase what they say to be nicer, if they are unable to control their anger.
Full process
Vento & Verbi
Everyday, roommates who live together in shared spaces have difficulty expressing their emotions when experiencing conflict with one another. Vento & Verbi are friendly devices that act as a mediator in this conflict.
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Vento & Verbi
Everyday, roommates who live together in shared spaces have difficulty expressing their emotions when experiencing conflict with one another. Vento & Verbi are friendly devices that act as a mediator in this conflict.
