MoBee
A collection of products designed for the year 2071 that would help people stay active while working to reduce physical pain caused by a sedentary working environment.
My Role
Industrial Designer
Team
Team of 4 Industrial Designers
Tool
Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop
Duration
1 Month
Problem Statement
Work environment, culture, and demand has changed continuously based on societal, environmental, and technological needs. We will tackle the fundamental issue of sedentary working culture at our workplace. How should we design our next 50 years of working?
Speculative Timeline Narrative
Design Opportunity
Physical Pain from Sedentary Work
A sedentary working environment increases not only daily physical pain but also raises risks of chronic health problems. Studies show that sitting down is the "NEW SMOKING".
Final Design
Promote active mobility while working
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Sedentary to Mobility
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​"Bee" active while working
Artifact #1
ScriBee
A health monitor, note-taking and recording wearable device that uses neuro signals to help users record their thoughts and creativity in any position.
Adhesive
When activated,
ScriBee puts a little pressure on the user's skin to remind them that it is on.
Neuro Sensor
Artifact #2
FloaTee
A moving station allows the work surface and the display to float in the air.
Different configurations for different work spaces or meetings
Artifact #3
PPDee
Pocket-size portable display that can be integrated with FloaTee. It is flexible and elastic and has remote and haptic control functions.
Artifact #4
SquidGee
A motion & pressure sensitive control wearable device to promote dynamic body movements, keeping the user active, and boosting creativity.
Adjustable Weight
Air Pressurized Case
Motion Sensitive Rings
SquidGee Motion Gestures
"Clap" to Save File
"Wave" to Zoom In
"Throw" to Trash
Artifact #5
HuGee
Allows the user to work in different positions even lying down.
User's Journey with MoBee
8am
Getting Ready
9 am
Meeting
1 pm
Work
3 pm
Remote work
Activates ScriBee to record creative shower thoughts
Goes to the office and walks around FloaTee for meetings.
Uses PPDee to project presentations on FloaTee.
Puts on SquiGee and uses dynamic body motion to work.
Use PPDee to pull out meeting notes.
Go back home and use HuGee to work remotely.
MoBee Health Management System
Access to Personal Health Data
Joint Condition
Hydration Rate
Muscle Percentage
General Monitoring
Active Healthcare Company Incentive
Neck Movement
Movement throughout the Day
Muscle Fatigue
Would MoBee Bring a Utopian or Dystopian Future?
As a speculative design, we have to continue evaluating the impact of our project.
Utopian Scenario
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Employees' physical health increases.
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Employees' mental health increases.
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Companies respect employees' health data privacy.
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Employees are more productive and creative.
Dystopian Scenario
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Employees' physical health increases.
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Employees' mental health decreases.
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Companies don't respect employees' health data privacy.
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Companies fired employees' base on health.