Final Project
Week 01
My final project stems from curiosity and the desire to create something truly meaningful. At Grullas Design, I specialize in crafting both handmade and digitally fabricated objects, with the goal of bringing products to life that connect with people. One of the items I am most passionate about creating is crib mobiles for babies. Among the animals I love the most are whales, whose elegance and majesty have always inspired me.
From there, the idea for my final project was born: to create an electronic toy that goes beyond just being a simple crib mobile. I want it to be an interactive object that stimulates the baby through their visual sense, combining light and movement in an attractive and relaxing way.
The idea is for this toy to have a smooth and harmonious movement, like a whale swimming in the water, but instead of moving freely, it will be suspended from a fixed point, such as the ceiling or a holder. The exciting part of this toy is that, upon detecting the baby opening their eyes, it will automatically activate: it will start moving slowly, and a soft light will turn on, ensuring it won’t harm their vision. Additionally, it will include a motion sensor to make the experience even more interactive and immersive.
My primary user for this project is babies. I want this toy not only to provide visual stimulation but also to create a calming atmosphere, helping them enjoy a sense of calm as they watch the movement and light, contributing to their sensory development.
Sketches
Here I present some sketches of the project idea. Initially, I designed whales that would be suspended by pulleys. However, after some feedback from my instructor Cristian and Roberto, we concluded that it would be better to integrate all the electronic components inside the whale, making it the central object that holds the "soul" of the project.
Tentative schedule
I have created a tentative schedule to organize myself and make progress with the final project, while I continue learning to use the tools provided by the Fab Academy program.
Week 02
For week 02, I worked with Blender, where I was brainstorming how the cradle pendant idea would look. This is an important step in the project process.