Ana’s Final Ideas

After watching the playlist of Youtube videos, I felt very intimidated about what I had the capability of accomplishing in these next 5 weeks. Although, I also felt really inspired about what is possible when some of these new skills I’m learning come together in even small ways.

I may have been too inspired because I’m not entirely sure how feasible these are, but I’d love feedback on easier ways to accomplish any of these if they’re not possible in this time frame (or budget 😅).

Idea #1: Work Louder/Teenage Engineering Inspired Shortcut Keyboard

Inspired by these gorgeous controllers, I’m interested in creating something of my own. I think it could be cool to make a shortcut keyboard for a Figma as well, but I also thought it could be interesting to make a mini controller to control Spotify. I also considered a controller for my Roku to be able to create a shortcut button for all my favorite streaming services or even go-to shows. I’m still pondering those options and am also open to being told that might not be feasible! Here is a sketch of what the Spotify one might not look like.

Idea #2: Long Distance Hug Plush

My mom lives in Los Angeles and I always miss her so much, especially her hugs. I think it would be really sweet to make matching plushies that interacted even over long distances. Literally giving the gift of a hug whenever you might need one or want to send one. The plushie counts how many times it is hugged and keeps track on its arm, then refreshes the next day. Below is my sketch of what that may look like.

Idea #3: MiMU Inspired Compositional Gloves

I’m a huge fan of Imogen Heap and I have been watching her over the years develop her MiMU Gloves. I’ve always been so inspired by her desire to move music further (her and, separately, will.i.am; very cool stuff).

With these gloves, you are able to control the sound of your music and create live compositions. I’d like to explore if I could do the same at a way smaller scale. Again, not sure I got too inspired but I’d love to know if any of these are realistic. Here is a sketch of what that might look like.

[BONUS] Idea #4: Ultimate Weather Machine

I would love to be able to make this. It is a machine that is synced with a weather app to display live weather updates. However a similar item exists, The Tempescope created by Ken Kawamoto.

This would be a very similar design as to how I even originally imagined so I can still make it my own as I finalize the prototype. Below is a sketch of my visualization.

Overall, these are my 3 ideas plus a bonus:

1. Work Louder/Teenage Engineering Inspired Shortcut Keyboard
2. Long Distance Hug Plush
3. MiMU Inspired Compositional Gloves
4. Bonus: Weather Machine

My faves are definitely the plush (I’d love to gift to my mom for Christmas) or the weather machine (I’d love to be able to push myself and make this while I have the resources and potential help to do so if I get stuck). I also really love the idea of making my own Figma keyboard but we’ll see. I’d love to hear your thoughts and tips 🙂