Umi Ngā Hua Hononga Kare-ā-roto nā Sizhe Huang

Ko te hoahoa Umi Ngā Hua Hononga Kare-ā-roto nā Sizhe Huang he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2024 A' Design Award Rino i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Atanga, Tauwhitiwhiti me te Wheako Kaiwhakamahi.

RinoAtanga· 2024

Umi Ngā Hua Hononga Kare-ā-roto

nā Sizhe Huang

Kiritaki: Sizhe Huang

Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Rino i te Wāhanga Atanga

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Ngā Tae

Te Hoahoa

Mō Umi Ngā Hua Hononga Kare-ā-roto

Ka tautuhi anō a Umi i te whakawhitiwhiti matihiko mā te whakawhakakī i ngā kare-ā-roto autaia hei wheako āhua kikokiko, e whakahono ana i te mokowā i waenga i ngā taunekeneke matihiko me te pā tangata. I whakaaweahia e te ritenga kē o te hononga e whakaputa mokemoke ana, ka auaha ia mā ngā ahanoa ā-tinana e whakatinana ana i ngā kare-ā-roto me te hangarau taunekeneke e whakarite ana i te pā. Ko te hoahoa e wero ana i te tikanga mā te whakakotahi i te urupare pā me ngā rauemi ārongo, e whakatupu ana i tētahi hononga tangata hōhonu ake. Ko Umi e whakatinana ana i te nekehanga ki te kōrerorero matihiko tūturu ake, aroha ake hoki.

Te Whakamihi

Mō te A' Design Award Rino

Ko Umi Ngā Hua Hononga Kare-ā-roto te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko Umi Ngā Hua Hononga Kare-ā-roto he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a Umi Ngā Hua Hononga Kare-ā-roto mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.

I Muri i te Hoahoa

Kete Pāpāho

Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.

Āhuatanga Motuhake: Umi introduces a novel approach to digital communication by blending physical objects, the Pebble and Nest, with an intuitive app. It allows digital expressions to be felt physically, a feature absent in current communication tools. It makes distant conversations feel close and personal by turning virtual messages into real-world interactions through touch and presence. Umi's strength lies in its simplicity and making technology feel more human, offering a unique blend of emotional engagement.
Inenga & Pēketanga: Product Dimensions:
Umi Pebble: Width 46mm x Depth 46mm x Height 16mm
Umi Nest: Width 40mm x Depth 40mm x Height 60mm
Umi App: Platforms Supported: iOS (iPhone) watchOS (Apple Watch)
Tūtohu: Tangible Connectivity, Emotional Resonance, Digital-Tactile Fusion, Human-Centric Design, Sensory Experience, Virtual Intimacy, Innovative Communication, Personal Tokens, User Experience Design, Interaction Design
Hangarau Whakanao: The Pebble uses haptic tech for a realistic touch feel, made from a tactile material boosting sensory interactions. The Nest has NFC and Bluetooth, linking easily to phones and playing voice messages instantly. The Umi and Apple Watch apps provide a cohesive digital journey, utilizing modern API and machine learning for live, tailored touch and voice exchanges.
Wero Hoahoa: The challenge in creating Umi was twofold: ensuring it adapts to varied user environments while maintaining emotional authenticity. I strived to capture genuine feelings in a digital format, a task requiring a delicate balance between technology and human emotion. Additionally, harmonizing tactile feedback with visual elements was essential, aiming for a design that felt natural and intuitive across different scenarios, enriching the user's emotional experience without compromise.
Rangahau: Through expert interviews and user surveys, I explored the role of tactile feedback in enhancing digital communication’s emotional depth. The objective was to blend physical sensations with digital interactions, addressing the lack of warmth in current technologies. The research identified a demand for features like haptic feedback and personalized avatars, leading to Umi’s development. User testing of prototypes refined the design, emphasizing simplicity and emotional connection.
Whakaaweawe: Umi is born from a digital paradox: in our hyper-connected world, we find ourselves ensnared in a web of loneliness. This revelation emerged from a deep dive into the digital age's impact on human connection, uncovering a stark absence of tactile interaction. Inspired by the enduring power of simple human gestures, from the warmth of a handwritten note to the comfort of a gentle touch, Umi aims to reintegrate these sensory experiences into digital communication.
Roanga o te Kaupapa: The project started in January 2022 and finished in June 2022 in Los Angeles.
Rerenga Mahi: Start with the Umi app to personalize your Pebble and Nest, and invite friends to participate. After exchanging Umi sets, users link their devices with the app. Interactions through Umi are intuitive: a touch on the Pebble sends a signal, creating a physical sensation of touch for the recipient through their device. Voice messages are similarly easy to exchange, with the Nest playing the message upon placement of the phone. This setup enables straightforward, tactile, and auditory communication, enhancing the way users connect from afar.
Ngā Mema o te Rōpū: Sizhe Huang
Whakamana Whakaahua: Sizhe Huang