Cloud Vision

Create with your mind - literally.

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Inspiration

I was inspired by Neurolink, a company that aims to help people with paralysis communicate by allowing them to remotely control devices using brain activity. Noland Arbaugh, the 29-year-old patient who was paralyzed below the shoulders after a diving accident, was able to play chess on his laptop by moving the cursor using the Neuralink device.

Approximately 18,000 people suffer a spinal cord injury each year in the United States. And, it's estimated that 302,000 people living in the United States have experienced a traumatic spinal cord injury.

With this information, I wondered if there could be an application that can foster creative expression for people who lack mobility. With only the mind needed to control digital applications, people would be able to have a creative outlet no matter their physical state.

What it does

Cloud Vision is both a physical product and a digital application that utilizes neurolink technology and to allow users to visually output their ideas and expressions without physically interacting with the showcasing medium. Users are able to visually render their ideas by controlling the application with their minds; this product aims to close the gap between creative mediums and individuals who lack mobility.

How we built it

  1. Research

I began by researching neurolink company and what kind of technology it was making. After studying the science and behind their computational implants and its capabilities, I researched the statistics of people who lose their mobility due to accidents and other circumstances.

With an estimated 18,000 people suffering a spinal cord injury every year in the United States alone, I saw a significant need for technological solutions to aid those with mobility impairments.

  1. Define

Seeing an opportunity for innovation, I set out to define a clear vision for a creative application that leverages Neurolink technology to enable individuals with mobility impairments to express their creativity. The primary goals were: accessibility, functionality, and integration.

  1. Ideate

In the ideation phase, I brainstormed features that would be essential for the drawing application, considering input from neuroscientists, engineers, artists, and potential users. Some key ideas were a cursor that assists users to keep track of their digital markings, customizable files so users can choose their file sizes and orientation, and drafts where users can store files. I wanted to create an application that can deliver a similar experience as any other art application.

I started sketching some wireframes on a notes app before creating low fidelity wireframes.

  1. Wireframe

I created low-fidelity wireframes to visualize the application layout and user interface to guide the development of prototypes. I got to adjust the designs and the flows of the application during this process.

  1. Prototyping

After creating simple wireframes, I started designing detailed elements that I wanted in the application. I designed the logo of the brand and the overall ui of the application.

Challenges we ran into

It was challenging to design for a technology that wasn't public. There weren't many data and because the technology is so new, it was hard to grasp what was realistically possible and vice versa.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Even with few data and information available for Neurolink, I was able to ideate and prototype something that could be possible in the future. Going through with uncertainty and the unknown --- it was not easy but I was still make something based on empathy and passion.

What we learned

Throughout this design challenge, I was reminded time and time again the significance of organization. As a solo player in this challenge, it was hard managing all the design steps as I didn't have a solid outline. I learned how important it is to not only document all the steps taken while designing but also to have a concrete plan before executing the project.

What's next for Cloud Vision

With Neuralink and other technology advancements, integrating Cloud Vision could revolutionize how users interact with digital art applications. This not only could improve the lives of those who lack mobility but also everyone else who loves to creatively express themselves. With a mind and an idea, everything is possible.

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