By: Maud Verheij
Tutors: Stefan van de Geer & Mark van Huystee
Keywords: Neighbours, Communication, Connecting, Cohesion
Design Goal
I want neighbours to feel more connected with each other.
Interaction vision
I want people to experience a delicate, trustworthy and open interaction while connecting with their neighbours.
Buuf
The final concept, Buuf, is a tool that can be used to communicate with your neighbour through your shared wall. It is visible as two round shapes placed on opposite sides of the wall .The shapes behave synchronological and therefore, abstract messages can be transported to the other side using movement, position and light colour.
Time is needed to match the first assumptions about messages with the assumptions of your neighbours. Slowly the communication will transform into a shared ‘language’. This is an explorative process that is enjoyable and engaging. This can start a communication between the two households that stimulates to meet and talk face-to-face. Building a relationship along the way.
Poster
Presentation