Living Tide
Project Overview:
Driven by the core principle of drawing inspiration from biological insights, our methodology entails a thorough examination of organisms and ecosystems. This in-depth understanding serves as the foundation for translating the brilliance of nature into innovative design applications that seamlessly integrate with the environment.
Year
2023 (SCAD)
Category
Design For Impact
Type of Work
Design Research,
UX/UI,
Product Design,
Design for Impact,
Resilient Design &
Service Design
Selected Species & Brief:​
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While each species we encountered offered a glimpse into the wonders of nature, it was the oyster's exceptional role as a water purifier and habitat provider that captured our attention. Its intricate biological mechanisms and profound impact on its ecosystem became a springboard for innovative thinking.
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My Role:
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UX Researcher and Designer
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I played a pivotal role in the ideation and conceptualization phases, contributing significantly to the establishment of the brand's foundation.
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My responsibilities extended to the development of the app, encompassing both UX and UI aspects. Furthermore, I led the creation of the future state service blueprint, ensuring well-organized information flows.
Design Process:
1. Select a Species & Identify Biological Strategy
Barrier
Oyster reefs can serve as barriers to storms and tides, preventing erosion and protecting productive estuary waters.
Eco-system
Oysters are known as ecosystem engineers because of their formation of three-dimensional reef structures. The oyster reef structures support over 300 species of organisms
Filter
Oyster gills are lined up with microstructures known as cilia, that act as a sieve, separating solid and semi-solid components from the water.
Regenerative
Oysters settle down and attach to a solid surface where they will grow for the rest of their lives.
2. Select a Context & Define Opportunity Area
The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, is place of natural beauty and vibrant culture. But this tropical paradise is unfortunately no stranger to the destructive power of hurricanes.
There is an opportunity to design a system that can give remote costal areas more autonomy in disaster resilience using kinetic energy deflection, absorption, filtration and life giving properties.
3. Design Interventions
Designed Service
Mobile Application
