TLTL Lab Project - User Centered Design: Dream Toy

Description:

After conducting several interviews with a 5-year-old fan of Frozen, I created a storytelling platform that is both compact and equipped with a voice recorder. Given the limited living space and the parents' busy schedules, my goal was to enhance the quality of their interactions through daily voice notes. I utilized various materials and machines in the construction process. The platform is designed with constructionism in mind, featuring multiple open-ended components that allow her to redesign the game design.

Used:

Laser cutter, interlocking pieces for the box and the castle. Magnets for the spinning dolls, Acrylic, MDF, Resin with LED built-in thats connected to a parallel circuit, 3D printer

Prototype

Castle made out of Acrylic: Tricky, many hours of fitting different acrylics with different thicknesses on the same board. Once that board was accidentally cut from the middle (I thought I was engraving..always do a trial!) I switched to a shiny opaque board in the lab. Luckily the dimensions were not affected too much. However I did sand the previous part for 3 hours on a Sunday night, which, again, was cut from the middle and was not used in the project. I am learning everyday that whatever I rush, sets me back at least 2 hours. I will try not to rush anymore.

Lights: I made the light system work with the GoGo board but felt bad for using it only for lights. Therefore I made a chunky circuit, which I will revise to make it more elegant and user friendly.

The project requirement included 3d printed so I created an eraser for the acrylic board.

Lightbox photos for details: The braded handle, sanded corners, tassle that covers an extra hole, bells, two holes for making an extra handle...