The Kalimba app is for users with weak hand muscles, but are able to use a smart device to engage in music. It also requires facial movement to operate.
Idea |
Metaphor |
Model |
Display |
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Play Music without the use of hands for arm mobility-challenged people. |
Moving to music |
Use ML5's gesture control model, with p5.js piano keys example |
Kalimba app interface |
Error |
Scenario |
Task |
Control |
Some people have weak arm / hand muscles and can not play a traditional thumb piano. |
The app is used for therapeutic purposes, to engage the senses. perhaps in occupational therapy. |
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A face tracking app to play the sounds of a traditional thumb-piano.
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Above: Verplank's IxD framework
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