Abstraction Exercises

In this project, we explored the word memory (inspired by nostalgia).

For our design, we chose to depict this concept by creating a set of LEDs rotating on an axis to create rings. The rings represent the memories of different stages in life: yellow rings are early in life, blue rings are the end of life, and red rings are in between. As time goes on old memories start to fade while new memories light up.

Abstraction (nostalgia)

Prototype 1

Prototype 2

Prototype 3 - Incorporating Feedback

Prototype after feedback

Sketch/Diagram of our concept after feedback

Diagrams

Circuit Diagram

Process Photos

Frame

Center LEDs and Rotating Axis

Final Photos

Frame and spinning LEDs combined

Interaction (GIF)