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Umi Сэтгэл хөдлөлийн холбоо бүтээгдэхүүн by Sizhe Huang

Umi Сэтгэл хөдлөлийн холбоо бүтээгдэхүүн by Sizhe Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Төмөр шагнал in Интерфейс, харилцан үйлчлэл ба хэрэглэгчийн туршлагын дизайн Competition Category.


ТөмөрИнтерфейс· 2024

Umi Сэтгэл хөдлөлийн холбоо бүтээгдэхүүн

by Sizhe Huang

Client: Sizhe Huang

A' Design Award Төмөр шагнал Winner in Интерфейс Category

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The Design

About Umi Сэтгэл хөдлөлийн холбоо бүтээгдэхүүн

Umi нь хийсвэр сэтгэл хөдлөлийг биет туршлага болгон хувиргаж, дижитал харилцаа болон хүний шүргэлтийн хоорондох зайг нөхснөөр дижитал харилцааг дахин тодорхойлдог. Холболт нь тусгаарлалт үүсгэдэг парадоксоос санаа авсан энэ бүтээл нь сэтгэл хөдлөлийг илэрхийлсэн биет объект болон шүргэлтийг дуурайлгасан интерактив технологиор шинэчлэл хийдэг. Тус дизайн нь тактиль буцаалт болон мэдрэхүйн материалыг нэгтгэснээр илүү гүнзгий хүний холбоог бүрдүүлж, уламжлалыг эсэргүүцдэг. Umi нь илүү жинхэнэ, өрөвч сэтгэлтэй дижитал харилцаа руу шилжих өөрчлөлтийг илэрхийлдэг.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Төмөр шагнал

Umi Сэтгэл хөдлөлийн холбоо бүтээгдэхүүн нь A' Design Award Төмөр шагналын ялагч бөгөөд сайн зохиогдсон бүтээлээс хүлээгддэг мэргэжлийн болон үйлдвэрлэлийн шаардлагыг хангасан сайн загварт олгодог нэр хүндтэй хүлээн зөвшөөрөлт юм. Төмөр ялагчид бүтээгчдийнхээ агуу ур чадвар, өндөр мэргэшил, мэргэжилтний ойлголт, бүтээлч чадавхийг харуулдаг. Umi Сэтгэл хөдлөлийн холбоо бүтээгдэхүүн нь өндөр үнэлэгдсэн, биширсэн, хайрласан, практик, шинэлэг бүтээл байх болно гэж хүлээгддэг. Төмөр шагнал хүртсэн энэ загвар нь салбарын шилдэг туршлагыг нэгтгэж, мэдлэг, авьяастай холбогдсон чадварлаг техникийн шинж чанартай. Umi Сэтгэл хөдлөлийн холбоо бүтээгдэхүүн нь нухацтай байдлаараа хүндлэгддэг бөгөөд амьдралын чанарыг сайжруулж, дэлхийг илүү сайхан газар болгоход туслахаар зохиогдсон.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
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.
Dimensions & Packaging
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)
Tags
Tangible Connectivity, Emotional Resonance, Digital-Tactile Fusion, Human-Centric Design, Sensory Experience, Virtual Intimacy, Innovative Communication, Personal Tokens, User Experience Design, Interaction Design
Production Technology
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.
Design Challenge
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.
Research
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.
Inspiration
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.
Project Duration
The project started in January 2022 and finished in June 2022 in Los Angeles.
Operation Flow
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.
Team Members
Sizhe Huang
Image Credits
Sizhe Huang

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