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Student Designer
University Product Description and Principal Function(s) The philosophy behind the Glowing Bubble is intent to help the elderly have a certain level of independence in their old age as well as within society. The design ideal for those moments when fumbling around for the light switch is not a viable option.This illuminated system provides a soft, gorgeously ambient glow. LED's are used, eliminating heat, making the light safe for teh eldelry to handle. Aimed at 60-76 age group, who live independently in residential areas. To aid different daily tasks such as getting in and out of the bed in the middle of the night. Why does the product represent design excellence and why do you believe it deserves an Australian Design Award? The Glowing Bubble is an innovative, user-friendly lighting system designed as a result of research on the physical, psychological, and visual conditioning of an elderly person, as well as on the application of appropriate ergonomic data to provide a successful domestic use product.A sensory innovation, the Glowing Bubble is ideal for tracking and interaction, the pure and soft colour is a stunning effect, whilst the tactile nature of the ball makes it an ideal addition to any sensory environment in particular relaxation or soft mood environment. Moreover, with an innovative method of control the airswitch is sure to be very helpful. The Glowing Bubble is aesthetically suitable within the domestic environment. A glossy exterior is moudled to give the product a soft look. The light colour finished exterior provides a soft texture, emphasizing the relax life after retirement. Additionally no sharp corners or metallic features appear on both the ball and the base. The product is the handheld ergonomically designed lighting system. The notion of comfort is apparent in the overall form by keeping the form curvilinear draws back to familiarity and also maximizing base size to it is large enough for the elderly to place the ball precisely onto it. The ball is designed to be light weight and small so it can be carried around without appearing cumbersome. It is made of silicon. With its soft touch, it is comfortable to hold, which is use-friendly by both right handed and left handed. In designing the Glowing Bubble, issue such as the level of technology the elderly were comfortable with were considered. By using soft curved forms, it aims to reduce their fear of technology. The illuminance is designed to be fade on and off to avoid visual discomfort. Airswitch technology has been incorporated to allow the elderly to use the product more easily and intuitively. Due to that they need to be carried frequently by the elderly. The Glowing Bubble has been designed for long term, easy to operate in most domestic environments. One of the main objectives of the system is its ease of use. In fact, most old people are unlikely to experiment with those things they are not familiar with. With the Glowing Bubble, there is no more fumbling around for light switches, as overhead light turns on automatically once the ball is placed onto the base. The users can control the brightness via a mere wave of the hand. It also helps to light the path between the bedroom and bathroom to prevent the risk of falls and injuries. It gives a soft ambient glow to prevent any visual discomfort caused. If the resident finds the overhead light too glaring, the ball has been designed to allow the user to place it on the table. The product is a combination of both the hard polycarbonate (base) with a soft silicon (ball), thus giving the appearance of a soft feeling. The robustness of the material will ensure a longer lifespan. All parts should be recycled. |
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