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Galleries // 2019 Spark:Spring Student // Easiosk
Easiosk
Finalist
Competition: Spark:Spring Student
Designer: Byeori Jeon - Easiosk
Design Type: Interaction, Product
Company / Organization / School: Hongik University
Team Members: Byeori Jeon, Subin Song & Soyeong Jeon
Nowadays, the use of kiosks is continuously increasing. However, the elderly, disabled, and children experience difficulties using them. The 'Easiosk' has three distance sensors on its front, which helps to solve diverse physical problems. First, it is easy to use regardless of your height. For example, only the lowest sensor detects the user for people with wheelchairs or short height, and the screen automatically moves to the lower parts. Secondly, if the user approaches the machine and gets closer than 30cm, it's determined that the user can't see the screen well enough and enlarges the UI. Lastly, unlike the previous kiosks that have time limits, the Easiosk goes back to the initial screen when sensors don't detect any users. This is intended to help the elderly, who need a longer time to operate, as most of them are not familiar with digital devices. The form of the kiosk also helps people in diverse conditions to use the device freely. Previously, wheelchair users had to bend forward uncomfortably. However, the Easiosk has a curved front so that they don't have to stoop, and the screen is easy to see from any eye level.
JUDGES COMMENTS:
Jochen Backs— "Interesting solution to an everyday problem of addressing ADA approved screen heights. A display this size may not be feasible for many years to come and vandalism my be a challenge, but overall an inspiring concept."
