Poem Camera
Using image recognition, the camera generates poems based on natural scenes, printing them with the photo to deepen emotional connections with nature.
Role
Concept design, Coder, Model maker
Tool
Raspberry Pi, Python, Blender
Time
Jan - April 2024
Team
Individual
Background
How people connect with nature?
People connect with nature by engaging their senses, whether it's through the soothing sounds of a forest, the sight of vast landscapes, or the feel of cool water.
Background
Participant Observation
🗺️Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
To explore the ways in which people interact with nature, examining their behaviors and reactions within natural environments, and how they engage with their surroundings in specific settings.
User Research
🗣️Focus Group
To investigate how to deepen the emotional connection between people and nature and to evaluate different mediums that could enhance this relationship.
What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you see beautiful natural scenery?
What activities do you enjoy to connect with nature?
- "I love going for walks in the park, especially in the early morning when it's quiet."
- "I enjoy sitting by the beach and listening to the waves."
- "Gardening is my way of connecting with nature."
Do you think adding other elements, such as text or sound, would it help deepen the experience?
- "Adding natural sounds would enhance the immersion."
- "Text could work, but it should be minimal to avoid distraction. "
- "Text should be concise to maintain the focus on nature itself."
How do you feel about incorporating additional layers of meaning or emotion into your photos?
- "It could create something new for sure. Sometimes, what I feel afterward is different from what I felt in the moment."
- "I this it will bringing out emotions I might not have noticed at the time."
- "The extra layers would help convey the emotions I had when taking the photo."
Social Connection
Participants seek to share nature experiences with friends and connect with others through photography and social media.
Learning Opportunities
They value opportunities to learn about plant species and ecosystems, enhancing their understanding of the environment.
Convenience
Participants prefer easily accessible natural spaces, such as nearby parks and trails, to incorporate nature into their daily routines.
IDEATION
📁Concept
The concept revolves around the link between nature and human emotions. After taking a photo in nature, the camera automatically recognizes the natural scenery in the photo and generates a unique poem related to the image. A combination of photos and poetry is then printed by the built-in printer, mimicking the instant effect of a Polaroid camera.
ideation
📝Storyboard
The Poem Camera enhances exploration by turning captured moments into personalized poems through AI. Whether hiking through forests or strolling in urban parks, users can instantly interact with nature or cityscapes, receiving poetic reflections. The printed photo and poem serves as a keepsake, deepening the connection to the environment and the experience.
Ideation
📑Investigation
Conciseness
Focus on Nature
Emotional Resonance
design Process
📝System Diagram
Camera > Google Cloud Vision > OpenAI API > Raspberry Pi > Printer
design process
✍️Prototyping
The prototype connects the camera and printer to the Raspberry Pi. The camera captures an image, which is processed by AI to generate a poem based on the scene. The poem and image are then printed together, creating a unique keepsake.
design process
🖌️Sketch and Exploded View
I measured the dimensions of the Raspberry Pi and printer to ensure they fit inside the camera box. Using these measurements, I modeled the casing and created an exploded view diagram. This diagram shows the internal structure, illustrating how each component, such as the Raspberry Pi, printer, and camera lens, and then fits together, ensuring a functional and organized design.
design process
Final Iteration
design process
Future Improvement
📹Compact Design & Enhanced Portability
Reduce the camera’s size for increased portability, making it easier for users to carry on outdoor adventures.
Explore lightweight materials and ergonomic designs to enhance user comfort.
🎞️Polaroid-Style Prints & Unique Photo Paper
Implement an instant printing feature similar to Polaroid cameras, producing photos with a retro aesthetic.
Use vibrant colors in the printouts to make the photos more visually appealing, adding an artistic touch to the captured moments.
🖨️Improved Print Quality & Digital Connectivity
Improve the clarity and resolution of printed photos to capture fine details, ensuring that both images and poems are legible and visually striking.
Add wireless connectivity options (like Bluetooth) for easy sharing of digital versions of photos and poems directly to smartphones or social media.