Problem
Google tasked Deeplocal with making an immersive and interactive pop-up store for guests to learn about and try the new #MadeByGoogle devices.
Solution
We created an immersive, fully interactive environment with areas dedicated to showcasing each of the special features of the new device. These areas included:
- a magic swingset that animates as you swing
- toolboxes that let you physically “check out” new devices
- a tiny kawaii kitchen with a candy drawer easter egg
My Contribution
I designed and built the drive/control system for the swingset. This included selecting motors for each of the background movements (taking into account the varying masses and ranges of motion for each), selecting a sensor to monitor the guest’s swinging, and writing the software to control the position of the background movements during the experience.
I also designed and built the electrical portion of the toolboxes which primarily involved figuring out how to power the devices all day in a portable enclosure without sacrificing safety or the exterior design of the toolboxes.
