| Project details | |
| Date | 23. November 2020 |
| Time | 8 weeks |
| Course | IDG 4112 |
| Methods | Sketching & gamestorming |
| Target group | Potential plant friends in social distancing or isolation |
| Technologies | Miro, Microbit, Teams, paper & pencils |
| Materials | Lights, plant, sensors, display screen & water. |
A plant friend and companion for people in isolation
Technology, department of design
#lonely #socialisolation
The concept promotes interaction and physical activity through responsive expressions on the digital Microbit display.
Every plant has their own individual characteristics. Some of them are shy and some will be more expressive. Select your favourite type, with your preferred plant personality. You will have to give it a name and take care of it in your home, office space, in your living room or wherever it’s suitable. The plant is a “robot”, with a display screen. Here you can read the plant’s “feelings” with it’s expressive face. You will notice when it’s thirsty, needs nutrition or when it expresses its need for attention. In return you will have a good companion, always ready for interaction.
This is an open source project, encouraging people to create their own plant friend. A concept tailored for interaction between people in isolation or distance relationships.
Here you can find the code for your micro:bit.
