This weekend of the 21st was the opening of the 2018 Industrial Design exhibit at Carleton University. Every fourth year student was able to display their thesis project for review. The exhibition showed a presentation board, booklet, working and looks like models as well as a video showing use.
The model was completed and painted and used as a looks like model of the final design. The model was 3D printed into multiple shapes to show the possible forms it would take to fit onto the hand. It then sanded down and painted using airbrushing techniques. It was first used in the creation of a video illustrating an example use scenario of this product.
The video can be found here.
Chrysa is a wearable that gives group members a discreet method of communicating with each other. That means that group members are able to engage and communicate without feeling pressured to force their way into the conversation. The current methods of engaging in meetings is to either wait for someone to ask them, or barge in, in a way that many would describe as rude.
Instead of interrupting the meeting, Chrysa’s message is silent. It is felt only by the parties currently speaking. The vibration lets them know the feelings of the group and they, as the person speaking, are able to steer the conversation to the groups wants; without forfeiting their right to finish what they were saying.
Chrysa is a wearable that gives group members a discreet method of communicating with each other. If a team member wants to communicate without interrupting, Chrysa lets anyone send a message with a squeeze. Masked Birch Caterpillars communicate among each other using barely detectable vibrations. Inspired by this, Chrysa uses different vibration patterns to communicate without disrupting the meeting.
This product is for use in meetings, with group members who are both on-site and remote. Users each have individual wearables that have been formed to fit their prefered location. During meetings users are able to squeeze or press their Chrysa to let the current speaker know their message. The current speaker then receives a vibration pattern, letting them anonymously and discreetly know the thoughts of the group.
Chrysa is charged through induction when it is cradled on its charging hub. The hub is placed on a desk and plugged into a computer using a USB-C connection. Chrysa’s branding is embossed at the top of the charging hub. Chrysa's name and hub are inspired by the caterpillar's chrysalis, with the logo being inspired of a butterfly's wings.
Chrysa’s textural design is inspired by the markings and camouflage of caterpillars. The use of stripes are common in mature caterpillars, blending them into the leaves of their environment.
However, in other caterpillars the stripes are made up of bright and conspicuous hues. Mimicking this, Chrysa comes in a variety of colours, some exciting and others modest.
