APD Week 4 - Play and Place

Theme: Play and Place

Context:

This week we focus on place. Place is a very important determinant of what to play.

Method:

I started with the idea of making a little projector, using a temperature sensor to change the different projections. However, in the process of making it, I found that my temperature sensors could not accurately identify human body temperature, and it involved the scope of programming, which I had never learned. So I stopped making this.

Opening and closing door gave me new ideas: I could create a surprise that opened the door, similar to opening a prank box that would pop out a clown.I replaced the spring with paper folding.

The Response:

The design of the mechanism is very important. I tried four different ways of fixing it before I found a way that wouldn't get stuck. The surprise that pops up is a cartoon of my cat.

Reflection:

Places not only determine what to play, but also provide the way in which we design to play.

Downloads:

Download File: cat.mp4