Portal One Agbekọri láti ọwọ́ Zhenghao Huang

Portal One Agbekọri láti ọwọ́ Zhenghao Huang jẹ́ aṣẹ́gun olókìkí púpọ̀ ti 2024 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award nínú Ẹ̀ka Ìdíje Àpẹẹrẹ Ohun-èlò Ohùn.

IdẹOhun-èlò Ohùn· 2024

Portal One Agbekọri

látọ̀wọ́ Zhenghao Huang

Aṣẹ́gun Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award nínú Ẹ̀ka Ohun-èlò Ohùn

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Àpẹrẹ Náà

Nípa Portal One Agbekọri

Portal One jẹ́ bata agbekọri tí a ṣe fún àwọn ẹ̀gbẹ́ iṣẹ́ àti ìkẹ́kọ̀ọ́ tí a ń pín. Pátákò ìtànṣán kan ń fi àwòrán agbéléwò aláìlójú tí ń yí padà hàn, tí ó ń fi hàn pé afọwọ́rọ̀ náà nílò láti kọ́ ọkàn síle. Àwọn àwọ̀ tí a lò jẹ́ onírúurú búlúù, elésè-àlùbọ́sà (purple) àti àwọ̀ ewé, tí a yàn nítorí ìjọra wọn pẹ̀lú ìjọ̀kan-jinlẹ̀ àti ìdojúkọ. Ìmọ́lẹ̀ náà ṣe kedere láì di ìdíwọ́ tàbí kí ó tàn jùlọ. Pátákò ọ̀tún náà tún ń ṣiṣẹ́ gẹ́gẹ́ bí àyè ìfarakanra fún ìfẹsẹ̀múlẹ̀ àti ìtẹ̀wọ́ ìdarí àwọn ohun èlò amóhùnmáwòrán. Títẹ̀ mọ́lẹ̀ fún gbọ̀ọ̀rọ̀ ń bẹ̀rẹ̀ ipò àkókò ìdojúkọ fún wákàtí kan, tí a lè tún ṣàtúnṣe rẹ̀ nípasẹ̀ ohun èlò amóbìlì.

Ìdánimọ̀ Náà

Nípa Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award

Portal One Agbekọri jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Portal One Agbekọri yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Portal One Agbekọri ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.

Lẹ́yìn Àpẹrẹ Náà

Àkójọ Ìròyìn

Àwọn ẹ̀tọ́, àwọn ọmọ ẹgbẹ́ àti àlàyé ìmọ̀ ẹ̀rọ tí olùṣàpẹrẹ pèsè.

Àwọn Ohun Àkànṣe: Portal One is beyond a pair of headphones; it is a unique device designed to express a concentration signal through a lighting display. By lighting up in distinctive animated visuals, Portal One serves as a non-intrusive communication tool, signalling to others the wearer's need for focus, thereby avoiding disturbance in the work and study environment. The abstract pattern is noticeable without being distracting or overly bright, which is important in shared spaces.
Ìwọ̀n àti Àpò: 203.98mm x 82.01mm x 218.37mm
Àwọn Àkọlé: Headphone
Ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ Ìṣelọ́pọ̀: Color psychology plays a pivotal role in this communication strategy. Shades of blue, purple, and green on the Portal One displays are chosen for their associations with tranquillity, focus, and creativity. Blue and green, in particular, foster a calming ambience conducive to productivity, while purple hints at creativity and insight. These colors not only convey the wearer's current state effectively but do so in a manner that's subtle and non-disruptive to the surrounding environment.
Ìpèníjà Àpèsè: How we let people understand the signal? Historically, we explored past uses of color and light in communication to create an intuitive signal. Socially, we conducted many user researches to ensure our design would be universally understood across different cultures, considering the varied interpretations of colors and light patterns. This approach helped us create a visual signal that resonated with a wide audience, bridging cultural differences effectively.
Ìwádìí: How can we express the concentration and do not disturb signal for the headphone users who demand it to others in an effective and gentle way? We studied existing practice of visuals and analysed why they are not suitable for the context of workspace by secondary research and interview. We studied color psychology and abstract visual communication to create the proposals of the visuals. We invited people who work in the office and studio environments to have a perception test of our proposals.

Finally we came to the result:

Abstract Visual Communication: Lights are a clear and non-verbal way to communicate. In a work or public environment, others can easily see the lights and understand that the user is concentrating and prefers not to be interrupted.

Color Psychology: Blue, purple and green are often associated with calmness, focus, and creativity. These colors can subtly signal that the wearer is in a state of deep concentration. Moreover, those colors are more suitable for office etiquette.

Dynamic light, Obvious Yet Non-Disruptive: Dynamic lights are more obvious than static ones, making it more likely that others will notice and respect the user's focus state. At the same time, the abstract pattern can be noticeable without being distracting or overly bright, which is important in shared spaces.
Ìmísí: Globally, wearing headphones has become a universal signal for do not disturb and concentration, a non-verbal cue used by millions to communicate their need for focus and privacy. Despite this widespread understanding, it’s also common for people to communicate with each other while wearing headphones. Thus, the message often falls short of being clearly and effectively communicated, leading to confusion, and resulting interruptions in the context of open offices, studios and classrooms.
Àkókò Iṣẹ́ Àkànṣe: The project started in Dec 2023 in Pasadena, CA, US and finished in Feb 2024.
Ìlànà Ìṣiṣẹ́: An app on mobile phone could be used to activate the focus time mode that turns the light on as well as other basic functions. The rightside light panel functions as a touch control area, accepting swipe and tap guestures to control media. Long pressing will activate the focus time mode for a default duration of 1 hour.

Portal One offer a unique solution for users looking to focus without interruptions. It also introduces a social code for the modern workplace. This focus Time feature fosters an environment of mutual respect and understanding. Ideal for open offices, studios, and more. By balancing individual focus with collaborative engagement, it promises to enhance workplace harmony, boost productivity, and reduce stress. Whether engaged in deep work or seeking privacy, Portal One users can maintain focus while implicitly communicating their status, paving the way for a more inclusive and respectful working environment.
Ìfọwọ́sí Àwòrán: Zhenghao Huang
Weiqi Sun