WHAT: after attending a lecture and talking abit with the legendary designer Niels Diffrient - he sort of highlighted the need for informed design and measurable data to support advancement. i want to make a pressureMap. In particular - it would be more along the lines of a seating pressure map (but i didnt want to title this AssMap). But instead of just pressure (which is the primary focus of human factors mapping) - i want to map out temperature and moisture buildup too.
OBJECTIVE: to provide a pressure/temp (and later moisture) map of a person. initially for a seated position - but maybe later into a glove or helmet to monitor sporting gear performance. initial resolution goals are to within a square half inch area. it has to be portable enough to throw on a chair and collect data, and be waterproof.
HOW: there are companies out there that provide pressure map systems using loadcells and whatnot - but they are expensive, and out of my reach. i dont quite yet know HOW i will get this all within a reasonable affordable budget, but i will share my findings and method with everyone for free! moisture might be a harder measurement to take, and possibly superfluous - since i can possibly approximate it with temperature.
APPLICATION: ass map! (which is used to ensure ergonomic and even pressure distribution for seating). and not just seating too. effectiveness of pillows, protective headgear, athletic gloves, shoes, etc... can all be tested and put to a metric!
i want measureable metrics goddamnit!!!
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