T and F Taymr by Jung Joo Sohn is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award na Bakal in Disenyo ng Kasangkapang Pambahay Competition Category.

BakalKasangkapang Pambahay· 2024

T and F Taymr

by Jung Joo Sohn

Client: Purdue University

A' Design Award na Bakal Winner in Kasangkapang Pambahay Category

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The Design

About T and F Taymr

Binabago ang karanasan sa alarma, kinikilala ng T and F Timer na ang pagtakda ng mga alarma ay lampas pa sa simpleng mga paalala, na sumasaklaw sa iba't ibang emosyonal na konteksto. Hindi tulad ng mga karaniwang alarma, binabago ng aming produkto ang karanasang ito sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay-daan sa mga gumagamit na pumili mula sa limang emosyon, bawat isa ay may kasamang sadyang dinisenyo na mga tunog at kulay na tumutugma. Hindi lamang ito umaangkop sa inaasahang mga aktibidad kundi lumilikha rin ng personalisadong karanasang mayaman sa pandama, na sa gayon ay nagpapahusay sa pangkalahatang pakikipag-ugnayan ng gumagamit.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bakal

Ang T and F Taymr ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bakal, isang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga mahuhusay na disenyong tumutugon sa mga propesyonal at pang-industriyang kinakailangang inaasahan sa mga mahusay na pagkakadisenyong likha. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bakal ay nagpapakita ng dakilang husay, mataas na espesyalisasyon, dalubhasang pag-unawa at kakayahang malikhain ng kanilang mga lumikha. Inaasahang ang T and F Taymr ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na likhang praktikal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bakal ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan ng industriya at may mahuhusay na katangiang teknikal na may kasamang kaalaman at talento. Ang T and F Taymr ay iginagalang dahil sa kaingatan nito at idinisenyo upang maghatid ng mga pagpapabuti sa kalidad ng buhay na tumutulong gawing mas mabuting lugar ang mundo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Users choose emotions for alarms, aligning with anticipated activities. Five emotions have custom-designed sounds and matching colors displayed on the product window. This creates a personalized, sensory-rich experience, enhancing overall user engagement.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 55.5 mm x Depth 52 mm x Height 38 mm
Tags: Timer, Alarms, Emotions, Reminder, Color, Sound
Production Technology: Tilt sensor, LED lighting, Timer Module
Design Challenge: Users interact with an innovative alarm system allowing customization based on anticipated activities, aligning with emotions and preferences. The system encompasses five predefined emotions, each associated with distinctive sounds and colors, offering a personalized and sensory-rich experience. The study scrutinizes productivity metrics pre and post-alarm triggers, providing valuable insights into the efficacy of customized settings on task performance. The most challenging part was designing a sound and color for each emotion because users have different opinions about the appropriate color and sound for each emotion.
Research: This research explores the influence of customized configurations on performance dynamics, specifically examining the effects of deadline and milestone-based alarm settings on productivity before and after alarms. Addressing the increasing demand for personalized productivity tools, the study explores the potential advantages of adapting alarm systems to individual preferences. A mixed-methods approach is applied, encompassing quantitative analysis of productivity metrics and qualitative insights derived from user feedback.
Inspiration: Setting alarms serves various purposes, from urgent reminders to gentle nudges. However, existing alarm sounds often fall short of reflecting the diverse emotional contexts users encounter. Whether it's the need for a prompt rush or a soothing reminder, our product revolutionizes the alarm experience by aligning sound design with the intricacies of why users set an alarm.
Project Duration: The project was started in November of 2023 in the United States of America and substantially completed in February 2024 with continual updates and revisions.
Operation Flow: Users do not need to assemble this product for use. They can set the alarm using the timer dial on the bottom, lay it down to activate it, and customize the alarm sound based on their emotion. Additionally, it charges via the USB-C port.
Image Credits: Jung Joo Sohn, Yulu Wang, Yun Joon Choi