http://www.jasonyore.com Jason Yore Design Wed, 05 Jan 2011 02:02:10 +0000 http://www.jasonyore.com en http://www.jasonyore.com/Interactive-Radio http://www.jasonyore.com/following/jasonyore.com/Interactive-Radio Wed, 05 Jan 2011 02:02:10 +0000 Jason Yore Design 904197 About An object like a radio spends at least as much of its life not being used as used. Accordingly, things like buttons and knobs serve no purpose when the radio is off. As a piece of functional "object-art," this radio does away with this. When not in use, the radio looks like an unassuming ceramic vase. It is only when the power is connected that the radio's true function comes to life. Plugging its power cord into its top turns it on. This causes the radio to fall over, revealing its speaker which is otherwise hidden as the radio's base. The tuning is controlled by twisting the two parts of the vase relative to one another, which visually symbolizing the frequency of the radio waves it is tuning. Volume is adjusted by twisting the metal plug on top as if controlling the amount of water coming out of a hose. Featured in UX Magazine <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/904197/IMG_6227edcrp1.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="390" width_o="2048" height_o="1193" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/904197/IMG_6227edcrp1_o.jpg" align="left" /> When not in use, the radio assumes the form of an unassuming ceramic vase. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/904197/IMG_6278ed2crp.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="333" width_o="2048" height_o="1019" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/904197/IMG_6278ed2crp_o.jpg" align="left" /> When plugged, in the radio is laid on its side to reveal its speaker. http://www.jasonyore.com/Media-player-to-beat-Fitt-s-law http://www.jasonyore.com/following/jasonyore.com/Media-player-to-beat-Fitt-s-law Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:04:54 +0000 Jason Yore Design 903820 About Fitt's Law is a design principle that relates the time required to accurately select an on-screen target to the size of the target and its distance from the cursor. This media player helps minimize this time by effectively removing the y-axis from the equation. Upon mousing over the player, the multimedia bar matches the y-position. The user must only be concerned with the x-axis when trying to hit particular target buttons on the navigation bar. Click the four-squares icon to give it a go! http://www.jasonyore.com/Measuring-Cup-for-the-Blind http://www.jasonyore.com/following/jasonyore.com/Measuring-Cup-for-the-Blind Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:30:44 +0000 Jason Yore Design 903788 About This measuring cup was designed to enable the blind to accurately measure liquids in an easy and sanitary way. As a universal design, it also makes measuring easier for able-sighted individuals as well by providing a tactical augmentation to the visual experience they are already accustomed to. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903788/empty context B.84edcrp.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="357" width_o="1595" height_o="852" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903788/empty context B.84edcrp_o.jpg" align="left" /> Industrial Design <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903788/mid paralel R.42 crp.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="607" width_o="836" height_o="758" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903788/mid paralel R.42 crp_o.jpg" align="left" /> Raised notches along the outside of the cup increment in both ounces and cups. Users can touch the desired amount and pour until the level indicator reaches that point or pour an unspecified amount of liquid first and take a reading afterward. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903788/MC sequence wt.png" border="0" width="670" height="264" width_o="2048" height_o="807" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903788/MC sequence wt_o.png" align="left" /> The Float mechanism that allows for the measuring cup to work is linked to the level indicator through a clever piece that jumps over the back wall of the measuring cup. This piece is enclosed in the handle in such a way that it is hidden from the user. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903788/with water combo.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="337" width_o="1011" height_o="509" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903788/with water combo_o.jpg" align="left" /> Much like on tea-kettles, the over-the-top-handle provides more stability when carrying the filled container. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903788/exploded.63.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="401" width_o="1106" height_o="662" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903788/exploded.63_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903788/packed.60 crp.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="580" width_o="745" height_o="646" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903788/packed.60 crp_o.jpg" align="left" /> All parts are removable for easy cleaning and storage. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903788/mid paralel R.49 newcrp.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="543" width_o="708" height_o="574" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903788/mid paralel R.49 newcrp_o.jpg" align="left" /> Research & Development <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903788/touch testing.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="445" width_o="1543" height_o="1027" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903788/touch testing_o.jpg" align="left" /> After meeting with blind individuals to listen to their needs and share my ideas with them, I gained a greater understanding of which aspects of this product and its associated tasks were most relevant. http://www.jasonyore.com/Faucet45 http://www.jasonyore.com/following/jasonyore.com/Faucet45 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:21:07 +0000 Jason Yore Design 903574 Industrial Design The main shape of this faucet is an extruded 45 degree ellipse cut at 45 degree angles such that the resulting faces between the body and handles are perfect circles. This mechanism swivels the handles between being parallel to the body and off and perpendicular to the body and on. This provides visual cues as to the respective amounts of hot or cold water coming out. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903574/Picture 6 hand-5.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="423" width_o="1059" height_o="669" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903574/Picture 6 hand-5_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903574/faucet page1 ed for website.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="233" width_o="2048" height_o="714" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903574/faucet page1 ed for website_o.jpg" align="left" /> Left to right: off, cold, cold & hot <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903574/jason_Yore_Faucet_3crp.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="494" width_o="1554" height_o="1146" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903574/jason_Yore_Faucet_3crp_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903574/jason_Yore_Faucet_4crp.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="439" width_o="1620" height_o="1063" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903574/jason_Yore_Faucet_4crp_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903574/IMG_1962 2.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="355" width_o="2048" height_o="1086" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903574/IMG_1962 2_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903574/faucet draw top side for website_4.png" border="0" width="670" height="382" width_o="2048" height_o="1170" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903574/faucet draw top side for website_4_o.png" align="left" /> The handles interface with the main body on perfect circles that result from the extruded 45 degree ellipse being cut at a 45 degree angle. http://www.jasonyore.com/Reversible-Stool http://www.jasonyore.com/following/jasonyore.com/Reversible-Stool Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:25:06 +0000 Jason Yore Design 903568 About This stool was made from a single plank of poplar, cut into four pieces and assembled with only right angles. I designed it to have two seating positions and the affordance of a handle for easy transport. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903568/3 positions-30.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="446" width_o="1920" height_o="1280" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903568/3 positions-30_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903568/IMG_1009-5.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="793" width_o="1621" height_o="1920" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903568/IMG_1009-5_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903568/IMG_1017-5.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="451" width_o="1920" height_o="1294" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903568/IMG_1017-5_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903568/IMG_0944-5.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="325" width_o="1920" height_o="933" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903568/IMG_0944-5_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903568/IMG_0946-5.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="498" width_o="1920" height_o="1428" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903568/IMG_0946-5_o.jpg" align="left" /> http://www.jasonyore.com/Silent-Alarm http://www.jasonyore.com/following/jasonyore.com/Silent-Alarm Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:25:05 +0000 Jason Yore Design 903567 About Dorm rooms are shared and respected spaces. This waking device allows for one student to wake up to earn his A's without keeping his roommate from catching his Z's. Triggered by the base, the bracelet pulsates, silently waking the user. It will continue to do so until it is returned to its base. Music can also be used for waking and as a failsafe if the bracelet fails to wake the user. industrial design <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903567/1ed.png" border="0" width="670" height="411" width_o="893" height_o="549" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903567/1ed_o.png" align="left" /> The bracelet charges in the base unit via induction. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903567/2ed.png" border="0" width="670" height="470" width_o="827" height_o="581" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903567/2ed_o.png" align="left" /> The bracelet is ejected by pressing in the center of it on on the base unit. Interface <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903567/combo alarm set sm.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="653" width_o="1695" height_o="1652" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903567/combo alarm set sm_o.jpg" align="left" /> The omega indicator shows the charge level of the bracelet on the base unit. The touch interface easily allows for the adjustment of settings and provides a clear indication of the system's current state. http://www.jasonyore.com/inTouch-Retirement-Scheduler http://www.jasonyore.com/following/jasonyore.com/inTouch-Retirement-Scheduler Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:24:01 +0000 Jason Yore Design 898275 About Retirement is about relaxation and an easy life. inTouch aims to simplify technology for the elderly by bridging the gap between the physical and virtual worlds. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898275/inTouch.png" border="0" width="670" height="248" width_o="2048" height_o="759" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898275/inTouch_o.png" align="left" /> Retirement community members receive a card for each activity they subscribe to. Each card is embedded with RFID so it can be interpreted by the inTouch device. Each card is inserted either into a ‘attending’ stack or a ‘not attending’ stack as the user desires at any point. The waking device automatically schedules the activities accordingly, eliminating hassle and confusion for the user. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898275/render 5 redo w button crp.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="367" width_o="897" height_o="492" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898275/render 5 redo w button crp_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898275/silverware intouch logos.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="230" width_o="1800" height_o="618" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898275/silverware intouch logos_o.jpg" align="left" /> I branded the device as inTouch, a product from SilverWare, my fictional technology company aimed at making technology more accessible to the elderly. Industrial Design Interface The interface was designed to eliminate nested menus and reduce the interaction to adding or removing physical cards to change the attending lists. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898275/intouch UI 2.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="514" width_o="1651" height_o="1269" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898275/intouch UI 2_o.jpg" align="left" /> A single touch on a particular event changes the main focus to its relavent details. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898275/intouch UI 3.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="514" width_o="1651" height_o="1269" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898275/intouch UI 3_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898275/intouch UI 1.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="514" width_o="1651" height_o="1269" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898275/intouch UI 1_o.jpg" align="left" /> Research and Development This project began as a one week ID project in the spring of my sophomore year at CMU and was developed into a business model the following summer at London School of Economics. I continued working on in in a marketing research class at CMU the following fall. Finally, the next spring, I placed in the top 10 for the CMU Cross Campus Venture Competition in the Tepper School of Business. http://www.jasonyore.com/Aceso-Mobile-Clinical-Assistant http://www.jasonyore.com/following/jasonyore.com/Aceso-Mobile-Clinical-Assistant Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:24:00 +0000 Jason Yore Design 903564 Overview Aceso leverages Electronic Medical Record (EMR) technology to help nurses and doctors work faster, more efficiently, and with fewer errors so they can focus on what is really important: the well being of their patients. I developed Aceso through extensive research involving doctors and nurses. The result was a physical tablet device and a novel touch interface to accompany it. Check out the project blog here <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/take a tablet.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="407" width_o="2048" height_o="1246" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/take a tablet_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/aceso context.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="443" width_o="2048" height_o="1355" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/aceso context_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/IMG_5981newest crp.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="381" width_o="2048" height_o="1165" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/IMG_5981newest crp_o.jpg" align="left" /> Industrial Design The Aceso tablet was designed for a hospital setting. It has no ports, buttons, or openings of any kind; It communicates via wi-fi and charges through induction. This makes it completely water proof and easy to clean. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/aceso semi profile.17.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="243" width_o="1316" height_o="479" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/aceso semi profile.17_o.jpg" align="left" /> The incorporated handle provides grip and security while on the go. It doubles as a kick stand when resting on a surface, which allows for easier readability during transcription and when using it with other devices or documents. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/aceso back.18crp.png" border="0" width="670" height="290" width_o="1238" height_o="536" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/aceso back.18crp_o.png" align="left" /> The screen's front bevel wraps around into the angled handle on the back. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/aceso model handle shot.15BL owCRP.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="484" width_o="1003" height_o="726" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/aceso model handle shot.15BL owCRP_o.jpg" align="left" /> The small ridge on the handle adds an additional grip for the thumb. The camera, which is used for taking pictures and scanning QR or barcodes, is located in the handle to avoid obstruction during use. Interface The Aceso user interface is designed to provide doctors and nurses with the information they need, quickly and intuitively. It accomplishes this by marrying multitouch input with real-world metaphors and synecdoche. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/aceso demo for web 4.008.png" border="0" width="670" height="502" width_o="1024" height_o="768" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/aceso demo for web 4.008_o.png" align="left" /> The primary dashboard presents the user with a feed-style view of recent entries for the given patient, doctor, or nurse. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/demo screen1.png" border="0" width="670" height="502" width_o="1024" height_o="768" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/demo screen1_o.png" align="left" /> The primary dashboard panel can be pulled down or to the side to reveal content shelves. This greatly increases efficiency by eliminating many nested menus. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/Aceso chart screenshot.png" border="0" width="670" height="502" width_o="768" height_o="576" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/Aceso chart screenshot_o.png" align="left" /> Separate sets of data can be overlaid allowing for easy comparison of information. Also, similar information across different patients can be compared. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/metaicons-01.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="363" width_o="991" height_o="538" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/metaicons-01_o.jpg" align="left" /> Metadata icons are used throughout the interface and act as a synecdoche for data in put. They can be drag-and-dropped to shelves and bring the entire data sets they represent with them. Research & Development Many design considerations from color and shape to core UI functionality came out of talking to real nurses and doctors. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/interview1.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="425" width_o="793" height_o="504" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/903564/interview1_o.jpg" align="left" /> Interviews and contextual inquiries helped identify critical pain points in the current system as well as reveal latent needs and opportunities for design. An early specification of the interface's multitouch gestures. Aceso project intro outlining the current state of medical records and how Aceso will improve upon it. http://www.jasonyore.com/Tri-color-Pendulums http://www.jasonyore.com/following/jasonyore.com/Tri-color-Pendulums Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:53:31 +0000 Jason Yore Design 898301 About Tri-Color Pendulums consists of three interactive pendulums: red, green, and blue. As they move toward one another, they share their colors with one another. For instance, as the red and blue pendulums are brought together they approximate purple from opposite ends of the spectrum. This combining works three ways with all of the pendulums, so when all three are brought together they all glow white. Users can interact with the pendulums by knocking, swinging or just moving them. They can then enjoy a fun light show while learning about how colors interact in the RGB color-space. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898301/lights2.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="282" width_o="2048" height_o="862" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898301/lights2_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898301/lights.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="362" width_o="2048" height_o="1107" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898301/lights_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898301/IMG_6598 crp.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="317" width_o="2048" height_o="971" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898301/IMG_6598 crp_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898301/IMG_6675 crp.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="356" width_o="2048" height_o="1088" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/73982/898301/IMG_6675 crp_o.jpg" align="left" />