This week, I focused on creating the Proposal Deck with my team. I refined the storytelling and flow of our presentation to ensure clarity and engagement, carefully structuring the slides to effectively communicate our project’s goals, requirements, and challenges. This meant delving deep into the root causes of the problem and identifying user pain points and drawing a direct connection to our proposed solution and the ways in which it can address them. Additionally, I practiced delivering the pitch to ensure a compelling and coherent narrative.
On the technical front, I conducted preliminary research to identify suitable hardware components, focusing on sensor accuracy, power efficiency, and feasibility within our design constraints. I am currently collecting components from the IDeATe Physical Computing Lab to build a mini MVP of our silicone pad. I plan to use an ESP32 microcontroller, a simple LED bulb, and pressure sensors to test the hardware and identify potential considerations before finalizing component selection.
Collaborating with team members, I dissected technical challenges, defined requirements, and strategized solutions. We addressed specific technical challenges and outlined requirements to ensure our solution is robust and effective. The positive feedback we received from peers and Professor Brumley well-reflected our efforts.
My progress is on track with the project schedule. Following the mini MVP testing, Jess and I will finalize a comprehensive list of components, ensuring each aligns with our system and performance goals. We will also incorporate feedback from Professor Brumley regarding our proposal presentation to refine our approach.
In the next week, I plan to finalize the list of components based on MVP testing outcomes, integrate Professor Brumley’s feedback into our project plan, and begin assembling the initial prototype with the selected components.