If you are in New York come say hello!

invitation

check it out!

thanks to Ellie and the rest of the rocketboom team.

This week is thesis week at ITP. The presentations are streamed live online. Mine will happen thursday, May 7th at 1pm. They will also be archived to watch later on.

still under construction, it is here:

http://anaiid.com/kokoro

make sure you watch the video!

some button layouts

current logo:

thanks to Sandra for all the help

logo suggestions?

I’ve been playing around with logos and fonts, hoping for inspiration. It’s not really happening. I have settled on the name kokoro and would love some feedback on mylogo design.

is a communication tool, a bridge, between the user and the music player.

it aims for serendipity, through a new way of choosing and controlling your music.

it lets your heart rate decide for you.

progress update.

the board works, here are some pictures:

soldering the polar receiver

it's pretty small

kokoro & battery

and a small video of the first time kokoro blinked! kokoro

also i’ve had a second version made with all the corrections i learned from past mistakes. i got some small batteries and still need an enclosure…

other ways of ipod interaction:

Mimi switch works with facial expressions

a patent points out alternative volume regulation.