Question 1

Share specific examples of work (1 from each trimester) you've done this year that was particularly strong.

What are your biggest sources of pride?

Fall

Question 1

Funny Bench was a very good experience for learning woodworking and physical manufacturing.

Winter

Question 1

For the winter trimester, the project I am most proud of is definitely Heatseeker.

Spring

Question 1

For The Spring Trimester, I have only done one studio.

Although Vital Victual was a very fun studio. I learned a lot about flavor pairing and presentations.

Questions 2.

Share specific examples of ways in which you've grown this year (1 from each trimester).

What new skills have you developed/expanded?

What parts of your learning process have improved? 

Fall

Questions 2.

In the fall trimester I increased in my skills of physical prototyping and physical manufacturing 

Winter

Questions 2.

In the winter trimester I learned a lot about visual prototyping in unity, through the medium of VR and 2D platform

Spring

Questions 2.

In the spring trimester so far I am working on a lot about how I learn and how to better learn.

Question 3

Share specific goals that you have for the future.

What skills do you want to develop?

What parts of your work process can be improved?

What can you do in the short term to keep progressing

toward your longer term goals?

Question 3

I want to develop my game-making and sprite-creating skills. My work process can likely be sped up, I will work towards that.In the short term, I can continue to work on projects that have aspects that is struggle with My goals went from being purely physical to mostly virtual.

Question 4

Review your reflections and goals from October family conferences. (You'll find these in the "Student Chronicle" tab in the advisory studio on the platform).

How have you grown toward your goals?

How have your goals shifted?

Question 4

My goal was to be able to semi-comfortably use half the tools in the shop, which I think I can. now my goals have shifted towards things like unity and rhino.

Inspiration

As a group comprised of skiers and snowboarders, we wanted to explore different ways to make skiing and riding more enjoyable and safer. Specifically, we wanted to improve way finding, obstacle detection and make skiing more entertaining overall. After three weeks of design, coding and innovation we created SkiHUD.

Thesis

SkiHUD is a quality of life heads-up display system designed to improve and simplify the lives of skiers and snowboarders alike. The internal projection system allows its users to view vital information such as speed, time, altitude and location using a bearing system specifically designed for SkiHUD. The system also utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to identify and highlight potential hazards, providing skiers with an unparalleled level of situational awareness and ensuring a safer, more enjoyable experience on the slopes.

Precedent Research



Google Glass & Microsoft HoloLens

In terms of UI, Google Glass is a great works-like prototype for our group to use because of its simple interface. Microsoft's HoloLens is a great technical prototype, as it uses the same method of projection that SkiHUD uses.

Precedent Research



REKKIE Smart Snow Goggles

REKKIE's Smart Snow goggles is the precedent that is most like our product. It has a HUD, and many features that we want to implement into our own design. On the other side of things, they're UI leaves something to be desired.

The first iteration of SkiHUD utilized a transparent OLED screen behind a lens, allowing the user to see data collected by a BerryGPS. This prototype displayed altitude, bearing and temperature, as well as speed and time. However, the display and lens blocked a large portion of the user’s vision and was fragile. The display was also external, which exposed critical electronics to the elements.

Initial Prototype

Initial Prototype

Fall OI SkiHUD Technical Diagram

Display

Micro Controller

Sensors

Second Prototype Sketching

Inital Sketches / Concept Development

SkiHUD incorporates a simple heads up display by reflecting images off of a ski visor. This was a major improvement, as our prior prototype relied on an exterior lens.

The two lower screens in our prototype incorporate an Enhanced Awareness prototype that highlights potential obstacles and hazards in all conditions. Currently, we are the only group to pioneer this technology.

Initial Breakthroughs & Improvements

Initial Breakthrough

Software Prototype (Enhanced Awareness Prototype)

Updated Enhanced Awarness

Software Prototype (Enhanced Awareness Prototype)

Hardware Prototype (multiple screens)

Initial Breakthrough

-HUD is accurate and readable

-No discomfort when wearing goggles

Achievements

-How are we going to mount the screens to the goggles?

-How will Enhanced Awareness be projected?

Reflections

Electronic Diagram

Rhino Exploration

Helmet Iterations & Scaling

Form Exploration

Electronics Case Test (Rhino)

-How are we going to contain

electronics?

-How are we going to mount &

angle projections properly?

Reflections:

Form Exploration

Helmet Iterations (Rhino)

-Began helmet iterations, experimenting with different looks

-What emotions/thought should our design convey?

Advancements:

Form Exploration

Screen Mounting & Goggles (Rhino)

-Refined form with peripheral vision in mind

-Refined screen placement

-Added straps for goggles

-How can our projectors take up minimal peripheral vision?

Advancements:

Form Exploration

Helmet Iterations (Rhino)

Final Model

Screen Mounting Goggles (Looks Like)

-How can we place screens to maximize projection space and minimize peripheral distraction?

-How can we keep a skier safe in the event of a crash?

Reflections:

Final Model

Helmet Electronics (Works Like)

• What emotion/thought can our design convey?

• What is the most effective electronic orientation?



• How can we keep a skier safe in the event of a crash?

Reflections:

Final Model

Thank You!

Inspiration

As a group comprised of skiers and snowboarders, we wanted to explore different ways to make skiing and riding more enjoyable and safer. Specifically, we wanted to improve way finding, obstacle detection and make skiing more entertaining overall. After three weeks of design, coding and innovation we created SkiHUD.

Thesis

SkiHUD is a quality of life heads-up display system designed to improve and simplify the lives of skiers and snowboarders alike. The internal projection system allows its users to view vital information such as speed, time, altitude and location using a bearing system specifically designed for SkiHUD. The system also utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to identify and highlight potential hazards, providing skiers with an unparalleled level of situational awareness and ensuring a safer, more enjoyable experience on the slopes.

Precedent Research



Google Glass & Microsoft HoloLens

In terms of UI, Google Glass is a great works-like prototype for our group to use because of its simple interface. Microsoft's HoloLens is a great technical prototype, as it uses the same method of projection that SkiHUD uses.

Precedent Research



REKKIE Smart Snow Goggles

REKKIE's Smart Snow goggles is the precedent that is most like our product. It has a HUD, and many features that we want to implement into our own design. On the other side of things, they're UI leaves something to be desired.

The first iteration of SkiHUD utilized a transparent OLED screen behind a lens, allowing the user to see data collected by a BerryGPS. This prototype displayed altitude, bearing and temperature, as well as speed and time. However, the display and lens blocked a large portion of the user’s vision and was fragile. The display was also external, which exposed critical electronics to the elements.

Initial Prototype

Initial Prototype

Fall OI SkiHUD Technical Diagram

Display

Micro Controller

Sensors

Second Prototype Sketching

Inital Sketches / Concept Development

SkiHUD incorporates a simple heads up display by reflecting images off of a ski visor. This was a major improvement, as our prior prototype relied on an exterior lens.

The two lower screens in our prototype incorporate an Enhanced Awareness prototype that highlights potential obstacles and hazards in all conditions. Currently, we are the only group to pioneer this technology.

Initial Breakthroughs & Improvements

Initial Breakthrough

Software Prototype (Enhanced Awareness Prototype)

Updated Enhanced Awarness

Software Prototype (Enhanced Awareness Prototype)

Hardware Prototype (multiple screens)

Initial Breakthrough

-HUD is accurate and readable

-No discomfort when wearing goggles

Achievements

-How are we going to mount the screens to the goggles?

-How will Enhanced Awareness be projected?

Reflections

Electronic Diagram

Rhino Exploration

Helmet Iterations & Scaling

Form Exploration

Electronics Case Test (Rhino)

-How are we going to contain

electronics?

-How are we going to mount &

angle projections properly?

Reflections:

Form Exploration

Helmet Iterations (Rhino)

-Began helmet iterations, experimenting with different looks

-What emotions/thought should our design convey?

Advancements:

Form Exploration

Screen Mounting & Goggles (Rhino)

-Refined form with peripheral vision in mind

-Refined screen placement

-Added straps for goggles

-How can our projectors take up minimal peripheral vision?

Advancements:

Form Exploration

Helmet Iterations (Rhino)

Final Model

Screen Mounting Goggles (Looks Like)

-How can we place screens to maximize projection space and minimize peripheral distraction?

-How can we keep a skier safe in the event of a crash?

Reflections:

Final Model

Helmet Electronics (Works Like)

• What emotion/thought can our design convey?

• What is the most effective electronic orientation?



• How can we keep a skier safe in the event of a crash?

Reflections:

Final Model

Thank You!

We represent Geo-Play, Our idea will help kids understand the world around them by creating an accessible and educational toy.

by age 5, children can show signs of racial bias, such as treating people from one racial group more favorably than the other.

families can be significant sources of information regarding race and ethnicity.

Parental Biases can carry over to the child.

 Ignoring or avoiding the topic isn’t protecting children, it’s leaving them exposed to bias that exists wherever we live.

Age 5

Parental Bias

Breaking the trend

We have been wary of almost every group of foreigners that has come to the United States: German immigrants in the 18th century; Irish and Chinese in the 19th; Italians, Jews, Japanese, and Mexicans in the 20th; and Muslims today. Across the centuries, we have labeled immigrants a threat.

https://www.publicbooks.org/xenophobia-powers-the-united-states/

Our Solution

Geo-Play introduces foreign cultures to students, using geography as a base for a problem-solving toy. The goal is for the children not only to gain more knowledge about the world but develop an empathetic view of the world.

Mark

Age: 9

Ethnicity: Caucasian

School: Lexington Montessori

City: Lexington

"Culture represents people"

Travel Experience: little, within the country

Frustrations: A map without borders is confusing

What do you see when you look at this map?:

"Greenland is too big, South America is too small"

Language : English,and basic Spanish

Travel aspirations: Spain

"The U.S is too small, Africa is too big"

Accurate U.S on Africa:

"A Map of language could be better than borders

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

Landmarks

Accurate cartography

Languages

Culture+Tradition

Woodwork process

• Trace photo in rhino
• lasercut Australia in cardboard
• trace carboard model onto wood
• use the scrollsaw and cut out Australia

Geo-Play creates a valuable experience through play by integrating fun with learning to show students that culture and geography can be enjoyable. The game will help kids feel excited about learning more about the world.

Beachhead Market

Homeschool

Rural Schools

• The kids really liked the competitive aspect
• Perhaps adding a category about traditions
• The cards were easy to damage
• There needs to be some sort of way to see the correct answers without a facilitator
• When the kids got impatient they would start helping each other

Insight

Amiyr Ahmad

Siena Jekel

Studio Process

PROCESS

Lane

Writing Interpretation

Word Abstraction

Mood Board

PROCESS

Mercy

Writing Interpretation

Word Abstraction

Mood Board

2D + 3D COMPOSITIONS

Lane

happiness

Reassurance

anxiety

2D + 3D COMPOSITIONS

Name 2

perspective

realization

community

Final Compositions

Changes in the Design

The original plan was to have the wires free floating in the model, but that posed a fire hazard; if any live and ground wire touched, it would heat up and potentially catch fire. The potentiometer was also not part of the original plan, but it was needed as the batteries were too powerful for the lights and would burn them out. The reason that I didn't want to swap to smaller batteries was because of safety; it is safer to have the battery pack running at far below its max capacity, as it keeps the pack itself cooler and limits the chance of a fire.

OBJECT STATEMENT

Our object is designed to show how poorly society deals with anxiety; anxiety is something that is not visible to people; it is something that everyone deals with differently; this project had the goal of making anxiety visible; the wiring and lighting are designed to be somewhat chaotic, as that symbolizes the mind of someone with anxiety best.

SKETCH ITERATIONS

SKETCH MODELS

TECHNICAL DIAGRAMS

FINAL MODEL