Please write about: the problem you're solving and the ways in which you are thinking about solving that problems. This should be at least 4 sentences

Our problem is less of a tangible issue that Sarah has to deal with, and more of an aspiration we want to provide her with the tools to reach. Sarah expressed interest in drumming, but because of her difficulties with holding objects and controlling the movements in her arms and one of her legs, we had to come up with a way to provide a drum kit that is accessible to her. In my original sketches, I developed ideas that allow her to utilize her good arm and good leg, with different attachments to her chair so she doesn't have to change her environment to access the drums. Once Nick and I converged ideas, we came up with four main parameters to meet in order to make this project successful and beneficial for Sarah: having different types of drums in a drum kit, using both her hand(s) and foot/feet to slowly gain more control of her body, having a way to improve at drumming to experience it in full, and a way to include her occasional spastic movements—rewarding them with drum noises instead of trying to stop them. Our most recent draft was a table attached to the handlebars of a wheelchair, with two pedals that attach to the foot rest.

Next week, I would like to begin modeling our first official draft in rhino, identifying any design issues that arise, and creating a list of resources/technology we will need.

Max and I have a strong interest in music and we really want to create this drumset for Sara. We do not only want to create something to make sound, but also a realistic kit so she can visually see the drums she is hitting. With the board and pedal idea, we want to help her use her hands and feet. It would be great if this can help her multitask and move and maybe even make some cool beats.

Today we worked on designing and prototyping a design for our new project. We decided to more away from the basketball game because of the lack of game possibilities we could come up with. Instead we decided to help make a devise that would improve Sara's drawing experience. We decided that we would work on creating a devise that Sara could use to hold the marker as well as switching colors with a foot pedal. We are planning on giving Sara a choice of 4 colors for the time being, and they will be held in a circular revolver-like configuration. We didn't get very far today but be have a very clear idea of what we will do in the future.

Today Aidan and I worked on ournfirst prototype of our new project, drawing with Sara! We've come up with many ideas, but currently we're working on our favorite idea, to test out how it works to show to Sara on Wednesday.

So, Today we got into groups and started to brainstorm. After brainstorming for a little while we started hand prototyping, we had 2 ideas one being an arm brace with a spring steel connection to try to help Nico shoot basketballs into hoops and the second was a belt type thing that had a large spring on it and an elbow cup so that his arm would shoot up and he would have to articulate arm to aim the ball.

PICTURES POSTED                                                    

1. A head-on view of the arm brace

2. A side view of the arm brace (where you stick your arm)

3. A parallel view of the unfolded (unrolled) arm brace 

Max and I have a strong interest in music and we really want to create this drumset for Sara. We do not only want to create something to make sound, but also a realistic kit so she can visually see the drums she is hitting. With the board and pedal idea, we want to help her use her hands and feet. It would be great if this can help her multitask and move and maybe even make some cool beats.

Sara has talked about wanting more independence while drawing, and this includes being able to change the color of the drawing utensil, so if Aiden and I can create a devise where sara can successfully  change the color by herself, Sara will be much happier.

What if....we made a physical kit, and using Makey Makey, make it more abstract???

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