Module 1 Formstorming

Weekly Activity Template

Yiyi Yan

Project 1

Module 1

In this module, I explored the idea of connection through physical interaction while being introduced to electric circuits. Starting from simple sketches and early experiments, I progressed toward a functioning circuit. Through multiple rounds of form-storming and iteration, I gradually refined my concepts and established the direction of my final design. Throughout this process, I focused on how touch, pressure, and gesture could become meaningful inputs. By translating these physical interactions into visible feedback through light.

Activity 1

I started with the tutorial, created this simple circuit with copper tape I tap on the battery, the circuit is working I noticed if I don't apply pressure, the contact isn't really great so the light is pretty dim I put another LED on the circuit They both lit up perfectly I continued to follow the tutorial, and created a circuit with interaction of folding I used a clip to hold it, and the circuit works great I came up the idea of this bouquet after watching the sketchbook sample video I built the circuit for this bouquet on the page under it. Light it up Back to the bouquet page. Now the heart is light up, I think this could be used for Valentine's Day cards and such. I tried another conductive material: Aligator clips The color of the aligator clips reminds me of christmas tree, so I decided to make a circuit with this The sketch of my circuit. Battery at the bottom, LED at the top. Using the aligator clips to form the shape of tree, I used tape to fix it. I pressed where the copper tape connects to the battery to make it lighting up I added more LED as to be the ornament on the tree. The circuit is a bit of ugly, I have no idea how to make my circuit more of a 'clean' circuit, so I just leave it like this Again, pressed it Both the LED lights up I tried another conductive material: foil The circuit was working successfully as the foil connected with copper tape I made another sketch for next experiment, using the circuit to form a flower The flower circuit. I placed the LED on the bud, each leaf serves as each terminal. Placed the battery It works, the flower bud lit up

Activity 2

This is the sketchbook I want to use it as my interactive circuit This is how it looks like when you open the book, you can flip the front cover to the back The back view to see both the covers The sketch of my first circuit.When the book is opened, turn the front cover to the back cover. The copper tape on the front cover will form a bridge, connecting to the circuit on the back cover, and the LED will light up The LED on the back lights up Circuit visualization in painting tools Floor mat The back of the floor mat, I want to create a circuit under it so it lights up when people step on it Sketch of interactive circuit. I drew layered view to be clearer.<br> Layers: Mat-Foil1-Seperating Layer-Foil2 <br>The seperating layer has multiple holes which allow foil 1 to come into contact with foil 2 when a force is applied. foil 1 connects to battery (+), LED would be installed on the margin, light up the edge of the mat. Here's a 3D visualization that makes it clearer. <br> LED(+)--foil 2<br>LED(-) -- battery(-)<br>Battery (+) -- foil 1. <br> When force applys, foil 1 touches foil 2 through the holes on the middle layer (could be cardpaper?) The part that foil 1 connects to the battery Another view of the visualizing interactive circuit Gloves I have this idea when I make the 'ok' sign, then the glove lights up First, when I make the 'ok' sign, it means my finger will be the bridge to connect my glove circuit. I think I can also use conductive thread on this one instead of copper tape. Visualizing circuit, before the interaction Visualizing circuit, after the interaction Phone stand I put my switch on it. I want to make it lights up when I put something or my phone on it The circuit sketch. When phone is put on the stand, it presses down the foil and forms a bridge. LED is attached to the back of the stand, so it creates a backlighting when you put the phone on Visualizing circuit. Another view of the visualizing circuit Acrylic standee Acrylic standee when not inserted Circuit sketching, the base lights up when it is inserted

Executive Function Workshops 1 & 2

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Project 1

Final Project 1 Design

Wearable Interactive Affordance Based Circuit

For this wearable design, I created an interactive pair of gloves that responds to gesture. When the user forms an “OK” sign, contact between the fingers closes the circuit loop, causing the LED to light up. Beyond its technical function, the design explores the emotional meaning behind the “OK” gesture often associated with reassurance, approval, or calm. By translating this motion into a visible light response, the gloves reflect how subtle hand gestures can communicate emotion as much as intent.

Non-Wearable Interactive Affordance Based Circuit

For this non-wearable design, I created an interactive phone stand that responds to physical placement. When the phone is set onto the stand, its weight presses the bridge of the circuit, closing the loop and activating LED placed at the back of the stand. The light serves as immediate visual feedback, signaling successful contact between the phone and the circuit.

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