Air Quality Monitor-氣質宅

“We are trying to give residents and authorities more time to take action and avoid casualties.”

Product Introduction

App Mid-fi Wireframe

Logo and Name Ideation Sketching.

Rapid Prototyping with 3D Printing

Originally, the casing was a blue box with sharp corners. From a design perspective, I suggested changing it to white for a more minimalist look. The benefit of this clean aesthetic was to ensure that the product would blend seamlessly into various interior styles without feeling out of place. The less noticeable the device is when installed at home, the more successful the design. We initially wanted to make it round, but due to the layout of the circuitry and the fan, we ultimately decided on a rounded-square shape.

Most gases and airborne particles that are harmful to the human body cannot be seen or smelled, which means we may be unknowingly exposed to danger. That’s why we developed a product designed to raise awareness of environmental changes—especially regarding gases—through a mobile app and web platform, helping to protect both personal safety and property.

The system includes both indoor and outdoor monitoring stations, each equipped with various sensors (to detect CO, CO₂, LPG, PM, temperature, humidity, etc.). Using the latest LPWAN communication technology, the data is transmitted in real-time to the cloud, users’ phones, or websites, allowing the information to be displayed clearly and comprehensively. If gas concentrations exceed safe levels, the system can even activate automatic actuators (e.g., exhaust windows) based on sensor readings, effectively reducing harmful gas levels and achieving the goal of safeguarding lives and property.

Imagine this: you're boiling water at home but fall asleep from exhaustion. The water boils over and extinguishes the gas flame, causing unburned gas to leak into the air. The sensor detects this anomaly and immediately sends data to the actuator, which activates the exhaust system. At the same time, your phone receives an alert, waking you up in time to turn off the gas—crisis averted.

多數對人體有害的氣體及空氣微粒無法用肉眼或透過嗅覺察覺，以致於我們暴露在危險之中仍不自覺。因此，我們打造的產品項目，是想透過手機APP和網頁來提醒我們察覺周遭的環境變化，尤其是氣體的部分，以至於能保障我們的人身安全及財產。

此項目分為室內及室外測站，兩者底層各連結各種感測器(偵測CO、CO2、LPG、PM、溫度、濕度等)，並透過新興的通訊技術LPWAN進行資料的傳遞，可將測量結果即時傳送到雲端或使用者的手機及網站，讓資料能全部、簡單的呈現於使用者眼前。若某項氣體濃度超標，甚至可以依據測量結果來啟動致動裝置(如:自動排氣窗戶)，依此可以有效降低環境中之有害氣體的濃度，達到守護我們人身安全及財產的目標。

想想，今天，我們在家裡煮著開水，卻因為太累所以先休息片刻，不料，水煮開了，卻沒人發現，沸騰的水澆熄了瓦斯爐，大量未燃燒的瓦斯散布在空氣中，這時候，感測器偵測到異常，立刻傳送資料給致動裝置，並開啟排氣，手機也同步收到異常訊息，喚醒睡眠中的我們，將瓦斯關掉，危機解除。

項目簡介

Web Mid-fi Wireframe

This is a set of branded stickers and a stamp that I created using the on-site printer and laser engraving machine at the hackathon.

I was the only designer working alongside a diverse group of engineers and developers, and we only had 2 days to build a working product concept and present it to a panel of judges.

Early in the process, we faced some challenges— the software and hardware teams had different ideas about how the product should function. I stepped in to bridge the gap. I created wireframes and quick sketches to make the technical ideas more visible and easier to understand. That helped align the team—we could see where the misunderstandings were and how to move forward.

I was amazed by what my teammates could do. They brought in skills I had no idea about, and that made me want to contribute even more. We ended up winning first prize, which felt really rewarding—but what stayed with me the most was how fast a group of strangers could become a strong team, when we listened to each other and built something together.

That experience reminded me that good collaboration isn’t just about dividing tasks—it’s about building trust, listening to each other, and creating something together that none of us could’ve done alone.Write your text here...

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