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Cello Holder
February - April 2023
Individual Project · Bachelor Level · Industrial Design Engineering
Course: Design & Styling
This course explored how both technical requirements and socio-cultural context can shape product styling. Through iterative sketching and collage-making, inspiration was translated into concrete design directions across four levels—from direct style replication to metaphor-driven concepts. The process emphasised developing forms, colours, materials, and interactions that communicate meaning and resonate with cultural identity.
This project explored the design of an AI-driven life-coaching tool aimed at helping young adults balance self-care with discipline in their daily routines. Through a combination of user research, concept development, and prototyping, the work investigated how artificial intelligence can support goal-setting, habit formation, and emotional well-being, while fostering a sustainable and personalised coaching experience.
Theoretical Framework
The project examined various AI life-coaching technologies before selecting Laika, an AI robot dog for long-duration space missions, as the focus. Laika was chosen because it combines physical health monitoring with emotional support in an extreme, high-pressure environment. The framework looked at AI ethics, health monitoring, and social robotics, focusing on issues like privacy, autonomy, trust, and dependency. It also explored how Laika could balance two key perspectives: supporting astronaut well-being and enforcing mission discipline.
Reflection
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