Bump Relation
A service to change experience in unpleasant shoulder bump situations
Duration
Oct 2023 — Apr 2024
Tool
Rhino, Arduino
Type
Personal Project
Project Type Design Thinking Wearable Product Application
Project Overview
Inspired by a Korean proverb, This service can change perception in an unpleasant, but inevitable ‘shoulder bump’ situation
Have you ever been annoyed by shoulder bump in the packed subway?
The Korean proverb, ”Even the slight touch of sleeve makes a relationship”, means that you should cherish the relationship you meet in your life.
How about thinking that shoulder bumps are also a connection in our lives, like the wisdom in the proverb says?
Shibuya City, Tokyo
Problem
Goal
To make a shoulder bump psychologically less unpleasant.
Ideation
“ Even the slight touch of sleeve makes a relationship ”
While contemplating ways to address the psychological discomfort, I recalled a Korean proverb emphasizing the value of even a single encounter.
This wisdom, I believe, carries an essential message for individuals in a digital society where connections are easily made and broken.
The idea emerged to design a service that transforms a “shoulder bump” from an act of aggression into a physical interaction fostering relationships through a wearable device.
The accompanying app would further develop these connections, transitioning from physical contact to emotional bonds.
This service aims not only to make shoulder bumps less unpleasant but also to encourage reflection on the fleeting nature of relationships in modern society, inspiring deeper consideration of human connections.
Story Board
Solution
Version 1- Cape type
Version 2- revised with clean structure
Working Vedio
Map
Explore the place & time of shoulder bumps through the heart icon.
Relationship - Match
Check the people who was also wearing the device and send a one time message
Relationship - Letter Box
After having one time message, share your contact if you want to keep contact.
History
Keep your history of the relationship
How it works?
Making Process
programming, sketching, paper mock up and real material prototype.
Review
Opened two times exhibition and gathered 250+ reviews from visitors
In the first exhibition, people didn’t understand where the shock detective sensor was located or how it activated the display.
-> Made the connection between the shock detective sensor and the display structure clearer to help people understand, while improving the design for a cleaner and more polished look
The prototype’s working mechanism was clear, but there was feedback suggesting an app to record past activities would be useful.
-> Added an app scenario linked to the prototype, allowing users to record past activities and explore potential real-life connections.