Redo Proposal #2

Topic:

The Umbrella

Background:

Inspired by people who are always lazy to bring umbrella out.

- umbrella needed no matter it's sunny day or rainy day.

Problem Identification:

- bringing an umbrella out is inconvenient.

-the size of the umbrella.

- the handle of the umbrella.

-the shape of the umbrella varies

(small : can't fully cover ; may get wet if the person's height is too tall)

(big : too big that it's very inconvenient to bring along and can't put fit into bag)

-weather too hot ( need to be under shelter to protect skin)

-raining (need to cover ourselves not to get wet)

-people prefer to be in the car/ in some indoor place rather than be under the sun / rain.

-people feel frustrated / impatient when it's too hot or when it's raining.

- raining causes traffic jam in urban areas.

Objectives:

-to appreciate the weather (sunny / rainy)

-to make umbrella more interesting for user.

-to motivate user use umbrella more and enjoy rainy day.

Ideation:

-an interactive installation -entertainment based

-an umbrella installed with sensors for touch and light/temperature

-rain drops : trigger sound when rain drops touch surface of the umbrella

-sunny day (bright light on/temperature increase): trigger wind/ fan