iSerendipity

Over the course of this project our final concept and interaction have changed and evolved since our initial proposal. This is our final concept for iSerendipity Lounge:

iSerendipity is an ambient lounge that enhances mood, sociability and interactivity among people. Organic-shaped pods float amongst each other through space and light up once a person steps on. These pods detect the activity levels of people on each pod and drift through space, either isolating people for contemplative reflection or clustering active groups to enable chance encounters – serendipity. Pod lights are time- and context- sensitive: initial activation of a pod stimulates a glow that intensifies over time and colour hues change according to activity levels. The exterior façade displays the harmonious movement and colour intensity of each pod as aesthetic visual information to passersby.

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Videos of iSerendipity’s interaction points in motion

Download final presentation here.

Putting everything together for the final presentation…

Here’s our first completed track with fully working motorized pods and LED lights switched on according to pod location.

After getting the basic mechanical movement of a pod using a simple motor, we got down and dirty with the complex wiring for our LED lights and switches. The two images below illustrate our electrical circuitry diagram and the beginnings of some messy wiring.

Wiring, wiring, wiring

Light at the end of the tunnel!

All 3 pods are now wired up with working LED lights.

Next step then is to activate the lights using switch controls….