Module 2 Activity Research

Weekly Activity Template

Morgan Danendra Inderadjanata

Project 2

Module 2

Project 2 focused on building the first functional version of my Stress Stone concept and understanding how physical interaction can translate into a digital or light-based response. This module began with Activity 1, where I practiced rapid prototyping by creating multiple cardboard iterations of a simple phone stand. This helped me learn how to work with materials, test structural ideas, and improve a design through quick iterations. In Activity 2, I shifted back to my Stress Stone and explored different interaction concepts, sketched possible forms, and created an early cardboard model to test shape and ergonomics. Finally, I developed a working circuit using an FSR pressure sensor and LEDs, where squeezing changes the brightness of the lights. This prototype represents the technical foundation of the Stress Stone and prepares me for the higher-fidelity version I will build in Project 3.

Workshop 1 Geurilla Prototyping I

Making a phone layout in Illustraor Our own try at making a phone stand - iteration 1 Testing iteration 1 - it failed Iteration 2 - a phone stand that works by following the tutorial Iteration 3 - a version of iteration 1 that works

Workshop 2 Geurilla Prototyping II

Idea 1 on how we are going to make the Stress Stone Idea 2 on how we are going to make the Stress Stone Iteration 1 of trying to make a squezable object using card board - fail because material is too thick <a href='https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kYXLMYp3T-w' target='_blank'><p>Tutorial Link</p></a> Iteration 2, a random attempt, but works the best so far Iteration 3, another try of following the turoial it was way closer than iteration2, but I got confused and couldn't make it work

Activity 1: My Resarch

Making a phone layout in Illustraor Our own try at making a phone stand - iteration 1 Testing iteration 1 - it failed Iteration 2 - a phone stand that works by following the tutorial Iteration 3 - a version of iteration 1 that works

Activity 2: My Reearch

Idea 1 on how we are going to make the Stress Stone Idea 2 on how we are going to make the Stress Stone Iteration 1 of trying to make a squezable object using card board - fail because material is too thick <a href='https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kYXLMYp3T-w' target='_blank'><p>Tutorial Link</p></a> Iteration 2, a random attempt, but works the best so far Iteration 3, another try of following the turoial it was way closer than iteration2, but I got confused and couldn't make it work

Additional Research or Workshops

Got the wrong versions of Arduino that are not required for my project Make simple arduino code to test LED and the Pressure Sensor Draw a wiring map to make the circuit and code easier to understand Initial Ideas of the Stress Stone

Project 2

Project 2 Prototype

For my Project 2 prototype, I created a working circuit where the pressure sensor controls the brightness of three white LEDs. My original concept was to use red, yellow, and green LEDs to represent different stress levels, but since I only had white LEDs, I adjusted the interaction so that brightness becomes the visual feedback. Light pressure creates a soft glow, while stronger pressure produces a brighter light. Even though this version does not fully match my intended color system, it still shows a clear physical-to-light response and demonstrates the foundation of how the Stress Stone will react to user input. In Project 3, I will refine the materials, add color-based feedback, and build the final physical stone casing.

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