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

• Main Author: Shen. Yi-Tung, S.M. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Other Authors: Maria Yang.
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2018
• Subjects: Engineering and Management Program.; Integrated Design and Management Program.; System Design and Management Program.
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/113526

Thesis: S.M. in Engineering and Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, System Design and Management Program, 2017. === Cataloged from PDF version of thesis. === Includes bibliographical references (pages 48-49). === 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. === by Yi-Tung Shen. === S.M. in Engineering and Management