Leonardo suggested that we think of our concept as a SWARM.
A group of small separate robot or "animals" that form a large family together. This is a very interesting way to look at it.
Definition of Swarm:
1. A number of similar geologic phenomena or features occurring closely within a given period or place
2. a large number of animate or inanimate things massed together and usually in motion
I found Leonardo drawing his thoughts for us was a very effective way for him to express his ideas to us. It makes it much more easily understandable and much easier to remember.
We need to consider how all of these individual elements interact with each other. They should not be very separate things but create a community amongst them with connections and different relationships.
Other things to think about:
- How the users can interact with the devices
- Designing them in a way which does not require them to be subtle, discreet or hidden but rather a part of the home
Doing numerous attachments of LED's, vibrators and fans etc does not require a great deal of aesthetic design. So as a group we must think about perhaps creating a central unit or some other complimentary product in which we could actually design to be able to do a 3d model of with technical drawings etc.
The main driver of our concept is COINCIDENCE and we must continue to make this the main focus of the design.
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