Jambo: The world’s first rideable instrument.
Jambo: The world’s first rideable instrument.
Jambo: The world’s first rideable instrument.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Sound Interaction
Sound Interaction
Physical Prototyping
Physical Prototyping
DELIVERABLES
Interactive Prototype
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INTRO
Longboard dancing looks cool, can it sound cool, too?
Longboard dancing looks cool, can it sound cool, too?
Longboard dancing looks cool, can it sound cool, too?
Jambo was inspired by our love of longboard dancing - a form of skateboarding best described as flowy, rhythmic, and expressive.
So why can’t longboards actually sing with every move? We feel that with the musical nature of this art, there must be a more immersive, multisensory interface for dancers to express themselves.
We created a working, music instrument that enables riders to express their skating through sound.
Jambo was inspired by our love of longboard dancing - a form of skateboarding best described as flowy, rhythmic, and expressive.
So why can’t longboards actually sing with every move? We feel that with the musical nature of this art, there must be a more immersive, multisensory interface for dancers to express themselves.
We created a working, music instrument that enables riders to express their skating through sound.
Jambo was inspired by our love of longboard dancing - a form of skateboarding best described as flowy, rhythmic, and expressive.
So why can’t longboards actually sing with every move? We feel that with the musical nature of this art, there must be a more immersive, multisensory interface for dancers to express themselves.
We created a working, music instrument that enables riders to express their skating through sound.
demo video
Concept
A music layer of self-expression.
A music layer of self-expression.
A music layer of self-expression.
Instead of following an existing beat, riders can generate their own music.
Hands-free, heart-free
Instead of following an existing beat, riders can generate their own music.
Hands-free, heart-free
Instead of following an existing beat, riders can generate their own music.
Hands-free, heart-free
Jambo as a MIDI controller...
Jambo as a MIDI controller...
Jambo as a MIDI controller...
Jambo anatomy
Jambo is likely the first time that users are introduced to either longboard dancing, music production, or both. Therefore, making Jambo easy to use for beginners yet versatile enough for maestros was important when developing its interactions. Seymour Papert’s model of low floors, high ceiling, and wide walls model was a guiding principle behind Jambo’s design.
Why start with micropipette?
Target Users
As a MIDI instrument in a longboard, Jambo is at a unique intersection between longboard dancers and music producers. This dual audience would result in users from both backgrounds bringing in expertise from their “worlds”, where skill sets can be combined to co-create new styles of expression.
As a MIDI instrument in a longboard, Jambo is at a unique intersection between longboard dancers and music producers. This dual audience would result in users from both backgrounds bringing in expertise from their “worlds”, where skill sets can be combined to co-create new styles of expression.
As a MIDI instrument in a longboard, Jambo is at a unique intersection between longboard dancers and music producers. This dual audience would result in users from both backgrounds bringing in expertise from their “worlds”, where skill sets can be combined to co-create new styles of expression.
Design Philosophy
High ceiling, wide wall, no floor
High ceiling, wide wall, no floor
High ceiling, wide wall, no floor
Academic Research
Effective learning methods for students with learning disabilities.
Expert Interview
The problem with traditional learning method for lab experiment.
Contextual Inquiry
First-hand observation of student's experience with lab experiments.
Different students find different modes of instruction useful, and the preferred mode may be dependent on experience
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Following the experiment video required students to switch attention back and forth between multiple areas during steps.
Most errors occurred from forgetting steps or improper use of the equipment.
Immediate feedback is crucial to error reduction and learning.
Academic Research
Effective learning methods for students with learning disabilities.
Expert Interview
The problem with traditional learning method for lab experiment.
Contextual Inquiry
First-hand observation of student's experience with lab experiments.
Different students find different modes of instruction useful, and the preferred mode may be dependent on experience
???
Following the experiment video required students to switch attention back and forth between multiple areas during steps.
Most errors occurred from forgetting steps or improper use of the equipment.
Immediate feedback is crucial to error reduction and learning.
Academic Research
Effective learning methods for students with learning disabilities.
Expert Interview
The problem with traditional learning method for lab experiment.
Contextual Inquiry
First-hand observation of student's experience with lab experiments.
Different students find different modes of instruction useful, and the preferred mode may be dependent on experience
???
Following the experiment video required students to switch attention back and forth between multiple areas during steps.
Most errors occurred from forgetting steps or improper use of the equipment.
Immediate feedback is crucial to error reduction and learning.
Prototyping
First working prototype in a month
First working prototype in a month
First working prototype in a month
using an ESP-32 microcontroller, homemade pressure sensors, and plenty of impromptu testing.
using an ESP-32 microcontroller, homemade pressure sensors, and plenty of impromptu testing.
using an ESP-32 microcontroller, homemade pressure sensors, and plenty of impromptu testing.
Leap Motion
shareable, portable, & cost-effective, precise, open space
lack haptic feedback
Physical Interactive gadget
haptic feedback, shareable
expensive, not adaptable
VR
immersive
isolating, expensive
Wall Projection
open space, collaboration
expensive, hard to set up
Leap Motion Sensor
Leap Motion Sensor
Leap Motion
shareable, portable, & cost-effective, precise, open space
lack haptic feedback
Physical Interactive gadget
haptic feedback, shareable
expensive, not adaptable
VR
immersive
isolating, expensive
Wall Projection
open space, collaboration
expensive, hard to set up
Leap Motion
shareable, portable, & cost-effective, precise, open space
lack haptic feedback
Physical Interactive gadget
haptic feedback, shareable
expensive, not adaptable
VR
immersive
isolating, expensive
Wall Projection
open space, collaboration
expensive, hard to set up
Pressed
Released
Second Stop
First Stop
The first stop expels enough air from the pipette for an accurate measurement in the next step.
Release the plunger draws up the accurate measurement amount of liquid.
The second stop is meant to expel excess liquid from the tip.
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Release
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How did early user testing revealed this issue?
Our Approach
Key Motion 1: Pressing
Key Motion 2: Turning
“There’s a little bit of hesitation before you reach the first stop [but] I wouldn’t say I feel [the pressure] at this point..."
We added a new pad that switch out sample music to add variety to the sonic experience
We added a new pad that switch out sample music to add variety to the sonic experience
We added a new pad that switch out sample music to add variety to the sonic experience
First Stop
Second Stop
Released
“Easy to press down”
“Harder to press down”
Fabrication
Improvement area 1: More ergonomic & reliable Sensor Pads
Improvement area 1: More ergonomic & reliable Sensor Pads
Improvement area 1: More ergonomic & reliable Sensor Pads
Improvement area 3: Music Interaction with endless possibilities
Improvement area 3: Music Interaction with endless possibilities
Improvement area 3: Music Interaction with endless possibilities
Fabrication Process
Fabrication Process
Fabrication Process
price
immersion
accessibility
concept learning
engagement
hands-on practice
Motion Lab
price
immersion
accessibility
concept learning
engagement
hands-on practice
price
immersion
accessibility
concept learning
engagement
hands-on practice
Labster
price
immersion
accessibility
concept learning
engagement
hands-on practice
Gizmos
price
immersion
accessibility
concept learning
engagement
hands-on practice
HoloLab Champions
price
immersion
accessibility
concept learning
engagement
hands-on practice
AR Science Lab
Users successfully transfer conceptual learning from digital to real micropipette.
Users utilize gestural learning to help them remember experiment steps.
Users successfully transfer conceptual learning from digital to real micropipette.
Users utilize gestural learning to help them remember experiment steps.
Users would benefit from better communication of realistic interaction.
Improvement area 2: More Compact & Secure Case
Improvement area 2: More Compact & Secure Case
Reflection
The launch of the productivity dashboard has yielded impressive results for [Client’s Name]. Users have reported significant improvements in task management and overall efficiency, with increased visibility into project progress and performance metrics. The intuitive design and powerful features have streamlined workflows, reduced administrative overhead, and enhanced collaboration within teams.
The launch of the productivity dashboard has yielded impressive results for [Client’s Name]. Users have reported significant improvements in task management and overall efficiency, with increased visibility into project progress and performance metrics. The intuitive design and powerful features have streamlined workflows, reduced administrative overhead, and enhanced collaboration within teams.