Miss Ü : KiKi & BoBo : a design for sharing moods in long-distance relationships

The thesis presents "Miss Ü: KiKi & BoBo," a prototype product to help couples in a long-distance relationship stay connected in a warm, tangible way. Nowadays, it is not uncommon for us to work or study all over the globe. With the distance and time difference, it is important for couples to keep the fire burning when they are living in different countries. Therefore, the goal of this thesis is to explore a product experience to strengthen long-distance relationships by using technology-enabled product. In the thesis, through human-centered design process as well as emotional design strategy, Miss Ü: KiKi & BoBo was developed. KiKi & BoBo were designed to be a pair of cute monster-like characters. Each of the couple will have one with them. With wireless communication technology, KiKi & BoBo are able to help people with long-distance relationship to transmit their feelings in an emotional and not disturbing way. The thesis shows the whole product design and development process of Miss Ü: KiKi & BoBo.

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineering and Management Program

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2017

Author dc:creator

• Shen. Yi-Tung, S.M. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Maria Yang.

• Engineering and Management Program.
• Integrated Design and Management Program.
• System Design and Management Program.

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• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

Language dc:language.iso

eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/113526

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oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/113526