Pen Case Lamp

Pen Case Lamp

Pen Case Lamp

Pen Case Lamp

A social video camera app reframing how we capture, collaborate, and view our memories.

A social video camera app reframing how we capture, collaborate, and view our memories.

A social video camera app reframing how we capture, collaborate, and view our memories.

A social video camera app reframing how we capture, collaborate, and view our memories.

ROLE

ROLE

ROLE

Product Designer &

Researcher

Product Design

UX Design

Product Designer &

Researcher

TIMELINE

TIMELINE

2024

2024

SKILLS

SKILLS

SKILLS

App Design

User Experience

User Interface

App Design

User Experience

User Interface

App Design

User Experience

User Interface

App Design

User Experience

User Interface

TOOLS

TOOLS

TOOLS

Figma

After Effects

Dovetail

Figma

After Effects

Dovetail

Figma

After Effects

Dovetail

THE CURRENT PROCESS

In the age of high quality smartphone cameras, the process of capturing and rewatching moments is quite universal.

In the age of high quality smartphone cameras, the process of capturing and rewatching moments is quite universal.

In the age of high quality smartphone cameras, the process of capturing and rewatching moments is quite universal.

In the age of high quality smartphone cameras, the process of capturing and rewatching moments is quite universal.

Around 55,000 photos are clicked every second

Around 55k photos are clicked every second

Around 55,000 photos are clicked every second

CLICK.

CLICK.

CLICK.

Then we try to choose the "perfect" picture

Then we try to choose the "perfect" picture

Then we try to choose the "perfect" picture

CHOOSE.

CHOOSE.

CHOOSE.

1 billion+ photos are shared through social media daily

1 billion+ photos are shared through social media daily

1 billion+ photos are shared through social media daily

SHARE.

SHARE.

SHARE.

65% of photos clicked are to look back on memories

65% of photos clicked are to look back on memories

65% of photos clicked are to look back on memories

VIEW.

VIEW.

VIEW.

ONE STEP FORWARD, 2 STEPS BACK

I interviewed avid life documenters, photographers & social media enthusiasts, to understand what are our habits related to capturing moments, and why? I uncovered three touch points that hadn't been explored yet! (Click here for full synthesis)

I interviewed avid life documenters, photographers & social media enthusiasts, to understand what are our habits related to capturing moments, and why? I uncovered three touch points that hadn't been explored yet! (Click here for full synthesis)

Through interviews I understood what are our habits related to capturing moments, and why? I uncovered three touch points that hadn't been explored yet! (Click here for full synthesis)

I interviewed avid life documenters, photographers & social media enthusiasts, to understand what are our habits related to capturing moments, and why? I uncovered three touch points that hadn't been explored yet! (Click here for full synthesis)

INSIGHT 1...

INSIGHT 1...

Social media has created a vertical frame habit…but horizontal captures more!!!

Social media has created a vertical frame habit…but horizontal captures more!!!

Social media has created a vertical frame habit…but horizontal captures more!!!

Social media has created a vertical frame habit…but horizontal captures more!!!

How can we embrace horizontal frames to capture & view back on memories?

How can we embrace horizontal frames to capture & view back on memories?

How can we embrace horizontal frames to capture & view back on memories?

How can we embrace horizontal frames to capture & view back on memories?

INSIGHT 2...

INSIGHT 2...

Photos seek perfection, but videos are more forgiving; authentic.

Photos seek perfection, but videos are more forgiving; authentic.

Photos seek perfection, but videos are more forgiving; authentic.

Photos seek perfection, but videos are more forgiving; authentic.

How can we prompt ourselves to take more videos, prioritizing authenticity over perfection?

How can we prompt ourselves to take more videos, prioritizing authenticity over perfection?

How can we prompt ourselves to take more videos, prioritizing authenticity over perfection?

How can we prompt ourselves to take more videos, prioritizing authenticity over perfection?

INSIGHT 3...

INSIGHT 3...

We click too many pictures of everything, due to fear of missing out.

We click too many pictures of everything, due to fear of missing out.

We click too many pictures of everything, due to fear of missing out.

We click too many pictures of everything, due to fear of missing out.

How can we be more selective of what moments we truly want to capture?

How can we be more selective of what moments we truly want to capture?

How can we be more selective of what moments we truly want to capture?

How can we be more selective of what moments we truly want to capture?

FINAL OVERVIEW

36 Videos. Every Month.

36 Videos. Every Month.

36 Videos. Every Month.

36 Videos. Every Month.

At the beginning of each month...the roll of videos resets back to 36!

At the beginning of each month...the roll of videos resets back to 36!

At the beginning of each month...the roll of videos resets back to 36!

At the beginning of each month...the roll of videos resets back to 36!

Look Back On Monthly Moments, In Full Screen.

Get a roll of 36 horizontal videos every month

Look Back On Monthly Moments, In Full Screen.

Get a roll of 36 horizontal videos every month

When you enter into previous months, you can see your series of videos filmed that month. Any video you click, will open up in full screen, & you can scroll through, pause, & listen to your memories.

When you enter into previous months, you can see your series of videos filmed that month. Any video you click, will open up in full screen, & you can scroll through, pause, & listen to your memories.

When you enter into previous months, you can see your series of videos filmed that month. Any video you click, will open up in full screen, & you can scroll through, pause, & listen to your memories.

When you enter into previous months, you can see your series of videos filmed that month. Any video you click, will open up in full screen, & you can scroll through, pause, & listen to your memories.

Start Recording, Horizontally. Counter Goes Down By One.

Get a roll of 36 horizontal videos every month

Start Recording, Horizontally. Counter Goes Down By One.

Get a roll of 36 horizontal videos every month

To start recording, you enter into camera mode but you can only unlock the camera by rotating to horizontal. For every video captured, the counter will reduce by one, just like a disposable camera.

To start recording, you enter into camera mode but you can only unlock the camera by rotating to horizontal. For every video captured, the counter will reduce by one, just like a disposable camera.

To start recording, you enter into camera mode but you can only unlock the camera by rotating to horizontal. For every video captured, the counter will reduce by one, just like a disposable camera.

To start recording, you enter into camera mode but you can only unlock the camera by rotating to horizontal. For every video captured, the counter will reduce by one, just like a disposable camera.

Cluster Mode. Create With Friends.

Get a roll of 36 horizontal videos every month

Cluster Mode. Create With Friends.

Get a roll of 36 horizontal videos every month

When you enter the 

cluster mode, you can create an event to film with friends. Each friend can then film videos for that event using their own roll. Switch between single & cluster mode as easy as a swipe

When you enter the 

cluster mode, you can create an event to film with friends. Each friend can then film videos for that event using their own roll. Switch between single & cluster mode as easy as a swipe

When you enter the 

cluster mode, you can create an event to film with friends. Each friend can then film videos for that event using their own roll. Switch between single & cluster mode as easy as a swipe

When you enter the 

cluster mode, you can create an event to film with friends. Each friend can then film videos for that event using their own roll. Switch between single & cluster mode as easy as a swipe

Build Collections, Preserve Memories

Build Collections, Preserve Memories

Build Collections, Preserve Memories

Build Collections, Preserve Memories

Watch your monthly collections fill up as you go, & preserve these special moments forever!

Watch your monthly collections fill up as you go, & preserve these special moments forever!

Watch your monthly collections fill up as you go, & preserve these special moments forever!

Watch your monthly collections fill up as you go, & preserve these special moments forever!

Next Steps

Next Steps

Next Steps

Next Steps

-> Learn origami studio to create a more robust prototype with a live camera feed. This way I can do more testing for a better user experience.

-> Learn origami studio to create a more robust prototype with a live camera feed. This way I can do more testing for a better user experience.

-> Learn origami studio to create a more robust prototype with a live camera feed. This way I can do more testing for a better user experience.

-> Learn origami studio to create a more robust prototype with a live camera feed. This way I can do more testing for a better user experience.

-> Add a lot more features. [View & interact with friends videos / Export videos / Edit, trim & delete / Rename albums / Add music / Create video text templates for distinct monthly trailers] Etc.

-> Add a lot more features. [View & interact with friends videos / Export videos / Edit, trim & delete / Rename albums / Add music / Create video text templates for distinct monthly trailers] Etc.

-> Add a lot more features. [View & interact with friends videos / Export videos / Edit, trim & delete / Rename albums / Add music / Create video text templates for distinct monthly trailers] Etc.

-> Add a lot more features. [View & interact with friends videos / Export videos / Edit, trim & delete / Rename albums / Add music / Create video text templates for distinct monthly trailers] Etc.

-> As an avid life documenter myself, this project has been extremely fun to create. In fact, all the videos used within this app, are my own! To all my friends who have been supportive, & now ask “Horizontal???” before they capture a moment for me. I appreciate you❤️

-> As an avid life documenter myself, this project has been extremely fun to create. In fact, all the videos used within this app, are my own! To all my friends who have been supportive, & now ask “Horizontal???” before they capture a moment for me. I appreciate you❤️

-> As an avid life documenter myself, this project has been extremely fun to create. In fact, all the videos used within this app, are my own! To all my friends who have been supportive, & now ask “Horizontal???” before they capture a moment for me. I appreciate you❤️

LET'S CREATE
TOGETHER?

[OVER VIRTUAL COFFEE?]

LET'S CREATE
TOGETHER?

[OVER VIRTUAL COFFEE?]

LET'S CREATE
TOGETHER?

[OVER VIRTUAL COFFEE?]