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Ying-Fang Wang
01. 2024 INLIGHT LIGHTING DESIGN
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2023 PAPILLON LIGHTING DESIGN
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2021 VEHICLE MERGE WARNING SYSTEM
IN TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
In public spaces, office spaces, or large areas, lighting fixtures are typically designed to provide sufficient illumination while keeping costs low. As a result, they often have a cold appearance, are prone to glare, and their design may not blend well with the surrounding environment.
Materials & Manufacturing Process
Metal-circular and streamlined cuts.
Sunlight illuminating the space between architecture and nature creates a play of light and shadow, bringing warmth and radiance.
Amid sleek curves, a beam of light cascades down onto the natural wood grain.
Wood-process the veneer to stay flexible, avoid deformation, and trim the wood edges.
Structure-considerations for light source heat dissipation and load-bearing position.
The bedside lamp position can often cause issues such as user glare, insufficient or excessive light intensity, and inadequate light coverage. The goal is to optimize these problems while maintainin both functionality and aesthetics.
The interaction between butterflies and plants adds vitality to nature. Delicate plants highlight butterflies as they rest , creating elegant curves.
Adjusting the light fixture’s angles introduces new dynamics to the space , like butterflies fluttering, creating a beautiful scene in nature.
The curved wooden lampshade shapes and envelops the light source.
Materials & Manufacturing Process
Wood-bending processes
Metal-pipe bending processes
In the ��th century, concerts were common social events, where people connected and communicated. However, in the ��th century, the younger generation, used to the convenience of music streaming, turned listening into a solitary activity, lacking direct interaction and ritual.
Meets young people's desire for a sense of ritual in their lives and their social needs.
Recent data shows that vinyl records have made a significant comeback over the past decade. In ����, vinyl record sales in the U.S. surpassed CD sales for the first time since ����.
I attempt to break down the emotions and perceptions related to the sense of ritual. The following five items serve as the criteria for evaluation.Participants will evaluate the turntable's operation and use an emotional survey to assess their feelings and experiences.
Design a digital vinyl record player for the younger generation that meets their needs for a sense of ritual in daily life and social interaction. Simplify and strengthen the usage process of the player and Incorporate a digital features to emphasize the concept of community.
User Journey Map
Scenario Share music and exchange experiences with fellow vinyl enthusiasts.
Action Lift the tonearm Place the record Spin turntable interface Bring the phone near the turntable interface
User Intention
Touch points
Turn on the turntable Play music
Tonearm
Select record
Switch mode
Share music
Place the record Spin turntable interface Choose mode Browse phone interface
Centerpiece
Multimodal Interaction
The tonearm becomes the centerpiece of the record player, with its lifting action powering on the record player, preserving the ritual of using a vinyl player.
"Digital"
tonearm
The tonearm is equipped with a small camera that detects music information on the vinyl record label and links to the
Sensory Mode (human)
Sensing Mode (machine)
Tactile lifting the tonearm
Tactile sensing turntable power on Movement placing the record
Motion sensing identifies the record
Tactile spin the turntable interface
Movement bringing the phone near the turntable
Tactile sensing mode switch
Motion sensing linked to the app
User Interface Design
Technical Applicati on
Optical Character Recognition(OCR)
Community Interaction
The record player's interface connects to a mobile app.
The process of converting text images into machine-readable text format. Recognizing labels on vinyl records and store the information in the turntable system.
Internet of Things(IOT)
Exchange data between connected devices.
Enabling information sharing between the turntable and mobile phone.
Share
Share music and experiences with other vinyl enthusiasts.
Personal Vinyl Library
Build your vinyl library and get recommended friends with similar music tastes, fostering new connections.
Swap
Vinyl records are often exchanged second-hand, and the record player facilitates real-time vinyl exchanges between users.
Port Road
Taichung City consistently has the highest traffic accident rate in Taiwan, particularly at the merging points of fast and slow lanes.
goal
Reduce traffic accidents at merging points between fast and slow lanes.
possibility
- Analyze driver behavior during lane merging
- Anticipate potential scenarios in both fast and slow lanes during the merge
-Focus on effective information design to guide drivers
reflection
- Design scenarios that enhance driver comfort and reduce stress at merge points
- Consider key stakeholders (e.g., drivers, road safety authorities) in the design process
Field Observation & Pain point analysis
- When entering the slow lane from the fast lane
, drivers need to be aware of both the bus lane and vehicles in the slow lane.
- There are many blind spots when transitioning from the fast lane to the slow lane.
- At the intersection of the slow and fast lanes, the presence of buses often creates blind spots.
- When a car changes lanes and a bus is present, it is easy to cause traffic congestion.
Technical Application
Based on Subaru's EyeSight adaptive cruise control uses cameras to detect vehicle types (motorcycles, cars, bicycles), calculate the distance between vehicles, and recognize their movement. Similarly, in this warning system, cameras are used to detect vehicle distance and determine whether a vehicle is about to merge or change lanes, with the information displayed on the system's screen.
Application Benefits
- Mainly Installed at high-traffic merge points (e.g., Taiwan Boulevard, Taichung)
- Assisting drivers in safe lane merges
- Increased traffic efficiency
- Reducing dependence on traffic
