How To Build The Smart Radio – Quick Sketched Tutorial

HowToBuildTheSmart_RadioDownload This is a quick presentation to let you understand how to make a lo-fi prototype of our idea. Have fun building it and let us know if you would like to add some details or finer things. Here is the link to the Figma to watch the radio functioning: https://www.figma.com/make/pszs5EKdgMj3cEuCOJq9BH/Functional-Radio?node-id=0-4&t=j8nduqtnGzwIxAuu-1

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CALL RECAP – Team Sailor Moon & Team Mosaico

Team Sailor Moon → Team Mosaico We presented our project explaining how the idea was born and our approach to solving the problem. We shared some interesting references, such as the Disneyland Paris case where waiting lines have been gamified (examples: Star Wars and Toy Story).During the discussion, the topic of elderly people’s frustration in waiting lines came up. The Brazilian girls told us that in Brazil they use TVs with soap operas to help pass the time while waiting.We reflected together on some key aspects:• The product doesn’t necessarily have to be digital, it can also be physical• The goal should be to create emotion, rather than just a simple functional productThe girls (Visual Designers!) will work over the next few days to send us their ideas. Team Mosaico → Team Sailor MoonThe Brazilian team presented their project: making music more accessible to elderly people, with particular attention to accessibility.For them too, the principle applies that the product can be either digital or physical.We shared our roadmaps to align timing and working methods. We committed to sending them 3 ideas by Wednesday to develop the project.

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elderly people and music: a technological challenge

Project Briefing - Coletivo Mosaico Project Overview This year's Global Studio concept is “Celebrating Daily Little Joys of Life", focusing on those that came before us: the eldest in our families and communities. With that in mind, we, Mosaico, searched for something elderly people enjoyed but still struggled with. While asking our grandparents about these types of things, we found three stories with one common element: the love for music and the struggle to experience it in a modern, touch-screen driven world.  Maria Renita's Story Maria Renita (81), Melissa's grandmother, is a dedicated and caring woman, extremely attached to tradition and her origins. She grew up in a small German-speaking colony in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul, and although Renita lives in Brazil, she only learned Portuguese at the age of 14. Throughout her life, Renita has always been extremely involved with the local community, enjoying everything her culture has to offer, especially the traditional choirs and bands. This close relationship with music continued when she moved to Bento Gonçalves, a city in the Italian part of the Serra GaĂşcha region, but the constant changes in technology prevented her from continuing to enjoy it. Having difficulty navigating the internet to find new songs to listen to, Maria became restricted to those available on her CD player, and when that stopped working, she found herself in a tough spot. Now, dependent on outside help to be able to listen to her music, Maria misses that bond she had with her own culture. Maria AntĂ´nia's Story  Maria AntĂ´nia, Isabela’s grandmother, is a kind and curious woman who has always been fascinated by new things. One day, while visiting a neighbor, she discovered Amazon’s Alexa. She was immediately amazed by how the device could understand voices, play music, and make daily life easier. From that moment, she dreamed of having one of her own, it became an object of great desire and admiration. When she finally bought her Alexa, she was filled with excitement and curiosity. However, her first experiences were not as simple as she imagined. Setting up the device turned out to be confusing, and she had to rely on her children’s help to make it work. Even after receiving guidance, she still struggles to use it alone. Despite these challenges, Maria AntĂ´nia still wishes she could just ask Alexa to play her favorite songs and enjoy music around the house, something that brings her joy and comfort. Yet, the complex interface and lack of accessibility make her feel frustrated and incapable, as if technology were not made for her. Maria Luiza's Story Maria Luiza is Raquel's Grandmother and she has been in love with music since she can remember. When younger, she used to play the accordion at her local church and family events. As she got older and weaker, her doctor recommended that she stop playing, but she couldn't even if she tried. Maria learned how to play the keyboard at 75 years old and hasn't stopped…

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Task | Individual Designers Profiles

You will upload your profile onto your allocated Design Project site. Sharing your profile will enable other participating students and lecturers to find out about you. So, make it an interesting read… The other students might like to know where your hometown is, and what your hobbies are and your future plans after you will graduate. You may like to say something about your favourite design project you have done in the past and share a picture or two. What are your strong skills? Do you have a favourite book, movie or TV series? What is your favourite hiding place where your university is located? Please remember to include your contact details. It is essential that you list your email! However, it would be also useful to indicate what social media you are using such as WhatsApp, WeChat, Signal, Telegram, Line, Kakao Talk, Skype and so on. You can always update your profile post, so you do not need to have it perfect in the first go.

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Task | Designers’ Team Banner

Develop a banner for your Design Team. The banner will be used as a Heather for your Design Project Site. The dimensions can be vary from 340x125pixels or 1350 by 270px or 2000x400px The Designers’ Team Banner needs to include the following: design team’s logo design team’s name design team members’ photos and names Examples of the past designers banners are provided on the 2024 Project Master Page. If like you, you can always modify your banners later on.

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