This document provides an introduction and overview of a final project for an intro to IID class titled "Family Communication". The project aims to encourage and enhance communication within families by redesigning the traditional door. The proposed design is called "Orange" or "nusm" and features a smart glass door that can switch between opaque and clear states using a simple switch. This is intended to provide privacy while also allowing family members to visually communicate their availability non-verbally. Several sample scenarios are provided to illustrate how the smart door could positively impact family interactions and communication.
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1. INTRO TO IID FINAL PROJECT
FAMILY COMMUNICATION
ORANGE
Soyeon Kim
Chihoo Hwang
Joomin Lee
Hyunna Yoo
2016.06.07
slides with * are
presentation slides
9. the ISSUE
The house is one of the only places a
family is constantly together, yet the
physical structure of the house at
times discourages communication
instead.
This is because factors such as doors
inadvertently create both physical and
metaphorical walls between the
members.
design rationale
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10. the DOOR
Already has multiple, universal signals
(i.e. locked means need for privacy,
open means available, etc.)
Likewise, has a unique language of
communication of its own. One that
requires no previous instruction; easy
to use.
design rationale
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11. design rationale
CHANGE THE LIVING SPACE
RE-DEFINE THE DOOR
enliven the household by starting from
the very structure of it
translate negative gestures of the door
to positive ones
improve the doors role in the home
CORE VALUE
CORE CONCEPT
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14. key features
The doors main feature is its smart
glass. The glass contains technology
that allows it to switch between states
of opaque and clear.
The change is manipulated by a
simple switch at the handle of the door
and can only be adjusted from the
inside of the room.
clear & opaque
design concept
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15. key features
Not straying too far from the traditional
door, nusm retains the integral feature
of the beloved entryway.
nusm provides in addition to this
function, simple means of
manipulation(can be only done inside
the room) and effortlessly display the
status of the door.
lock & neutral
design concept
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17. key benefits
inside & outside
design concept
INSIDE OUTSIDE
BENEFITS - Change between modes: locked and
neutral
- Alternate between clear and opaque
= customization of doors accessibility
- Have easy view of occupants availability
when allowed
- Know when lights of the room are turned
on and off; another show of availability
EFFECT - No surprises as to who comes to the door
when clear
- Non-verbal nudge encouraging welcoming
communication between members
- Open aesthetics; alleviates claustrophobia
and mental stress
- Smart glass can lower costs of heat or
air-conditioning in in the respective seasons
- Non-verbal nudge
- Easy indicator of availability
- Open aesthetics; house seems larger
with the equal diffusion of light; alleviates
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27. *
Ben and his parents has just
been in a fight.
Angered and hurt, Ben rushes
into his room and locks the
door.
JooHee, worried, rushes to
check on him. She calls out to
him, but he doesnt answer.
Shes frustrated and bangs on
the door - her anger and
worry increases tenfold at his
silence. Things dont look too
good.
scenario no.1
locked & opaque BEFORE
28. *
Ben has just been in a fight
with his parents. Thety just
dont understand him!
Wishing for some privacy, Ben
locks the door and sets it to
opaque.
His mother, worried, comes
to check on him. She notices
that the door is locked, but
the lights are on - he seems
okay.
He just needs some space to
cool down.
After an hour or so, Ben
leaves his room more
refreshed from his
uninterrupted peace. He
heads towards his parents to
talk it out.
scenario no.1
locked & opaque AFTER
29. *
Ben comes home early but
his parents are out. He
decides to go ahead and
study. He closes the door to
concentrate.
Bens parents come home
late, there was a couples
night out with their friends.
They notice Bens door is
closed - but not sure whether
hes sleeping or not, they opt
to go to bed instead.
Late at night, Ben wonders if
his parents ever came home.
He goes to their room and
sees them sleeping. He
leaves, hurt that they didnt
care enough to greet him.
scenario no.2
locked & clear BEFORE
30. *
Ben comes home early, his
parents are still out. He
decides to study for
tomorrows test!
Joo-hee and Mr. Kim come
home late. They see that
Bens door is locked, but she
sees him studying inside.
She gives a little wave, glad
that she can see that hes
doing okay. Ben waves back
and resumes his studies.
Assured that his parents are
home and assured that Ben is
home as well, the whole
family contently ends the day.
scenario no.2
locked & clear AFTER
31. *
Ben needs to study for his
exam tomorrow! He closes his
door so he wont be
distracted by any noise and
soon slips into focus.
Joohee is a little worried
about how stressed Ben
seems so she decides to
check up on him. Not thinking
too much of it, she knocks
once and opens the door.
Ben is too focused and
doesnt hear the knock. He
jolts in his seat alarmed. He
quickly get irritated and
unthinkingly lashes out.
Joohee, hurt by her sons
outburst leaves the room.
Ben is looking ashamedly at
the floor, belatedly guilty
about his reaction.
scenario no.3
unlocked & clear BEFORE
32. *
Ben comes home from a long
day at school and the
academy. Hes extremely tired
out, but theres a test
tomorrow!
He sets his door to clear so he
doesnt feel too closed up -
the doors soundproof so itd
be easy to focus either way!
Joohee is meanwhile worried
about Ben, she wants to
check up on him
Ben sees Joohee approach his
door and he sets down his
work momentarily to greet
her.
scenario no.3
unlocked & clear AFTER