Hjernespinn - Children 1

Task

“Design and prototype an activity that will produce digital content which can be stored, later accessed and built upon by children. Theme: the environment and energy use in Oslo.”

What is CityCrafter?

Interactive environmental learning experience for children, focused on the impact different buildings have on a city.

Target audience: 10 - 12 years

The Design Process● Brainstorming

○ Childrens interests○ Board games, PC games○ Car play mat, LEGO

● Data gathering w/ focus groups○ Robustness ○ Interests○ Drawings

● Data analysis● Prototyping

○ http://youtu.be/Od-92q1Ep8c● Testing and evaluation w/ focus groups

Technical Specification

● Durable and robust table● 70 LEDs● 10 mounting points● Tactile map based on

Grunerløkka in Oslo● Arduino Mega● 3D-printed buildings with electronic

How does it work?

● Map○ Building areas

● Feedback area○ Smiley face○ Scales:

■ Power■ Environment■ Garbage

Further Development

● Computer integration● City sounds● Audio feedback● Social integration● Expandable