Boogi
DATE - FALL 2024
SCOPE - 10-WEEK INDUSTRIAL DESIGN PROJECT
PROMPT - 2-Part Sound Experience Product
Screen-Free Interactive Musical Play
Boogi transforms movement into music through spatial MIDI mapping, expanding Yoto’s screen-free ecosystem. Designed for kids (3+) and parents, it fosters interactive, creative play with swappable NFC instruments and intuitive tactile controls.
Reframed Prompt:
Screen-free music engagement for kids and parents
Designed with Yoto’s brand principles in mind.
Minimal physical branding
Rounded text and graphics
Montessori knobs
Basic geometric form
Tactile controls, NFC cards
Large pixel screen
Spacial motion translated into music
The theremin is an electronic, touch-free instrument that makes music from hand gestures.
Touch-free video game interfaces have been popularized by Xbox Kinect, Nex Playground, and some mobile games.
Make music spatially with 6-note scale
Ideation
Refinement
Prototyping
Play Testing
Boogi
Boogi reduces kids’ screen time and increases music playtime
Boogi is made of recycled (and recyclable!) injection-molded PETG
Known for its durability and nontoxic properties
Brand Application and Yoto Interpretation
Basic geometric features
Rounded letters and forms
Montessori knobs
Minimal physical branding
NFC cards & E-Ink large pixel screen
Boogi can be used to make music via movement, play along with music using Bluetooth, or can be used as a portable speaker.
Boogi is a starting point for independent and cooperative playtime
Built-in synth instrument
Included tutorial card
Additional instrument cards are available for purchase
Lessons Learned
Creating Co-Design Opportunities
Gained a deeper understanding of consumers through interviews with parents and kids.
Storytelling
Balanced extensive research, interviews, and pivoting with final design execution.
Modeling and Visualization
Learned to create textures, lighting environments, and in-context images in Keyshot.
