Umi Ilugan n Tuqqna Taḥulfant sɣur Sizhe Huang

Umi Ilugan n Tuqqna Taḥulfant sɣur Sizhe Huang d anerbaz yettwaqadren meqqren n 2024 Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Uzzal deg Taggayt n Tnaflit n Afeṣṣel n Ugrudem, Amyigaw d Tarmit n Useqdac.

UzzalAgrudem· 2024

Umi Ilugan n Tuqqna Taḥulfant

sɣur Sizhe Huang

Amsaɣ: Sizhe Huang

Anerbaz n Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Uzzal deg Taggayt n Agrudem

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Rzu ɣer usmel Wali deg A' Design Award Tabḍert n tɣamsa Tanecḍa n wammud

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Afeṣṣel

Ɣef Umi Ilugan n Tuqqna Taḥulfant

Umi yettarra-d s lǧdid tanmeslayt tumḍint s usnifel n leḥwayes ur nettwali ara d tirmittin i yettwaḥussen, yessmun abrid gar tmeslayin tumḍinin d tannuḍt tanafdant. S lɛeǧb-is seg ubḍu n tuqqna i d-yettawin tigzirt, yettmuggu s yiɣawsiwin iẓurranen i d-yesseqdacen leḥwayes d ttiknulujit tamyigawt i d-yessemrayen annuḍ. Afeṣṣel-agi yettnaqad aseqdec n tura s useddu n tririt taḥsusant d yilmawen iḥulfanen, yessaweḍ-d taqqna tanafdant tameqqrant. Umi d asnifel ɣer unmettal umḍin ameḥqeq, aɣelsan.

Asmekti

Ɣef Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Uzzal

Umi Ilugan n Tuqqna Taḥulfant d amerbaḥ n Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Uzzal, tagmat i yisnulfa yelhan i yemmalen ayen i d-ttrajun yimdanen seg yisnulfa yelhan. Imerbaḥen n Uzzal ttbanen d tmusni, tmahilt d tazmert n yimahilen-nsen. Umi Ilugan n Tuqqna Taḥulfant ad yili d asnulfu yettwaɛezzen, yelhan, amaynut. Isnulfa-a ttwaɛezzen imi ɛawnen deg tudert, rran ddunit ugar n lxir.

Deffir n ufeṣṣel

Tagrurt n tɣamsa

Ismawen n terbaɛt, iferdisen itiknikanen akked telɣut i d-yefka umeṣṣufeɣ.

Taɣara Tasuft: Umi introduces a novel approach to digital communication by blending physical objects, the Pebble and Nest, with an intuitive app. It allows digital expressions to be felt physically, a feature absent in current communication tools. It makes distant conversations feel close and personal by turning virtual messages into real-world interactions through touch and presence. Umi's strength lies in its simplicity and making technology feel more human, offering a unique blend of emotional engagement.
Tigejdiwin & Akemmus: Product Dimensions:
Umi Pebble: Width 46mm x Depth 46mm x Height 16mm
Umi Nest: Width 40mm x Depth 40mm x Height 60mm
Umi App: Platforms Supported: iOS (iPhone) watchOS (Apple Watch)
Tibzimin: Tangible Connectivity, Emotional Resonance, Digital-Tactile Fusion, Human-Centric Design, Sensory Experience, Virtual Intimacy, Innovative Communication, Personal Tokens, User Experience Design, Interaction Design
Tasnakta n Ufares: The Pebble uses haptic tech for a realistic touch feel, made from a tactile material boosting sensory interactions. The Nest has NFC and Bluetooth, linking easily to phones and playing voice messages instantly. The Umi and Apple Watch apps provide a cohesive digital journey, utilizing modern API and machine learning for live, tailored touch and voice exchanges.
Asewḥel n Usnulfu: The challenge in creating Umi was twofold: ensuring it adapts to varied user environments while maintaining emotional authenticity. I strived to capture genuine feelings in a digital format, a task requiring a delicate balance between technology and human emotion. Additionally, harmonizing tactile feedback with visual elements was essential, aiming for a design that felt natural and intuitive across different scenarios, enriching the user's emotional experience without compromise.
Anadi: Through expert interviews and user surveys, I explored the role of tactile feedback in enhancing digital communication’s emotional depth. The objective was to blend physical sensations with digital interactions, addressing the lack of warmth in current technologies. The research identified a demand for features like haptic feedback and personalized avatars, leading to Umi’s development. User testing of prototypes refined the design, emphasizing simplicity and emotional connection.
Aseḥbiber: Umi is born from a digital paradox: in our hyper-connected world, we find ourselves ensnared in a web of loneliness. This revelation emerged from a deep dive into the digital age's impact on human connection, uncovering a stark absence of tactile interaction. Inspired by the enduring power of simple human gestures, from the warmth of a handwritten note to the comfort of a gentle touch, Umi aims to reintegrate these sensory experiences into digital communication.
Tanzagt n Usenfar: The project started in January 2022 and finished in June 2022 in Los Angeles.
Tanila n Umahil: Start with the Umi app to personalize your Pebble and Nest, and invite friends to participate. After exchanging Umi sets, users link their devices with the app. Interactions through Umi are intuitive: a touch on the Pebble sends a signal, creating a physical sensation of touch for the recipient through their device. Voice messages are similarly easy to exchange, with the Nest playing the message upon placement of the phone. This setup enables straightforward, tactile, and auditory communication, enhancing the way users connect from afar.
Igmamen n Terbaɛt: Sizhe Huang
Imsuren n Tugniwin: Sizhe Huang