KeyWe
KeyWe
Role
Role
Physical Prototyping, Woodwork
Physical Prototyping, Woodwork
Course
Course
Prototyping as A Process, 1 Week,
Jan 2025
Prototyping as A Process, 1 Week, Jan 2025
Tools
Tools
Woodwork Lab tools
Woodwork Lab tools
What is KeyWe?
What is KeyWe?
KeyWe Was A One-Week Project in Prototyping-As-a-process design course led by Jose Chavarría and Ubaldo Andrea Desiato. is a skittish key holder designed to encourage moments of calm upon leaving and returning home. Shaped like charming bird-like creatures, KeyWe adds a pop of color and personality that would look adorable in any entryway. Don’t scare them though! If the user is too loud or approaches super quickly the “beaks” will retract, dropping the keys to the floor. They’ll return in a few seconds, giving the user a chance to breathe and try again, and will wiggle a thank you of approval when the keys are placed gently.
KeyWe Was A One-Week Project in Prototyping-As-a-process design course led by Jose Chavarría and Ubaldo Andrea Desiato. is a skittish key holder designed to encourage moments of calm upon leaving and returning home. Shaped like charming bird-like creatures, KeyWe adds a pop of color and personality that would look adorable in any entryway. Don’t scare them though! If the user is too loud or approaches super quickly the “beaks” will retract, dropping the keys to the floor. They’ll return in a few seconds, giving the user a chance to breathe and try again, and will wiggle a thank you of approval when the keys are placed gently.
Initial exploration with a projection on an Acrylic Glass
Initial low fi prototype displayed to our instructors, we made this initial prototype in 2 hours.
Initial low fi prototype displayed to our instructors, we made this initial prototype in 2 hours.
Simulating a real life bike Experience
Low-fi Prototype testing to understand how our prototype should work.
Low-fi Prototype testing to understand how our prototype should work.
Initial exploration with a projection on an Acrylic Glass
Ideation and sketching on how our prototype should look.
Ideation and sketching on how our prototype should look.
Simulating a real life bike Experience
These were our mid-fi prototype where we explored different materials.
These were our mid-fi prototype where we explored different materials.
Initial low fi prototype displayed to our instructors, we made this initial prototype in 2 hours.
Low-fi Prototype testing to understand how our prototype should work.
Design Principle
Design Principle
This project explores how everyday objects can subtly influence daily behaviours. Inspired by the gentle approach necessary when approaching an easily startled creature, KeyWe features a retractable key hook “beak” that reacts to sound and movement. If startled, the hook retracts, preventing the user from hanging or retrieving their keys. This encourages a slower, more mindful interaction, transforming a routine action into a moment of calm.
This project explores how everyday objects can subtly influence daily behaviours. Inspired by the gentle approach necessary when approaching an easily startled creature, KeyWe features a retractable key hook “beak” that reacts to sound and movement. If startled, the hook retracts, preventing the user from hanging or retrieving their keys. This encourages a slower, more mindful interaction, transforming a routine action into a moment of calm.
Initial exploration with a projection on an Acrylic Glass
We used miter saw to create the shape of our birds and cut into our desired shaped.
We used miter saw to create the shape of our birds and cut into our desired shaped.
Simulating a real life bike Experience
We found a hack to trim the woodenbeak using a drilling machine where we attached the beak to the drilling machine and trimmed it using a Chisel
We found a hack to trim the woodenbeak using a drilling machine where we attached the beak to the drilling machine and trimmed it using a Chisel
Ideation and sketching on how our prototype should look.
These were our mid-fi prototype where we explored different materials.
Prototyping
Prototyping
KeyWe was developed through rapid prototyping and bodystorming, embracing iteration and experimentation to refine the interaction. Instead of relying on theoretical discussions, the team built and tested numerous physical models, learning through playful trial and error. By keeping the process hands-on, they uncovered valuable insights about engagement, frustration, and the joy of designing for behaviour.
KeyWe was developed through rapid prototyping and bodystorming, embracing iteration and experimentation to refine the interaction. Instead of relying on theoretical discussions, the team built and tested numerous physical models, learning through playful trial and error. By keeping the process hands-on, they uncovered valuable insights about engagement, frustration, and the joy of designing for behaviour.
Initial exploration with a projection on an Acrylic Glass
The most amazing people i got the opportunity to work with, thank you Alec and Jill Aneri.
The most amazing people i got the opportunity to work with, thank you Alec and Jill Aneri.
Simulating a real life bike Experience
Using miter saw to cut wood.
Using miter saw to cut wood.
Initial exploration with a projection on an Acrylic Glass
testing session with one of our classmates.
testing session with one of our classmates.
We used miter saw to create the shape of our birds and cut into our desired shaped.
We found a hack to trim the woodenbeak using a drilling machine where we attached the beak to the drilling machine and trimmed it using a Chisel
testing session with one of our classmates.
KeyWe is a reminder that even the simplest daily routines can be reimagined with a touch of playfulness and charm.
KeyWe is a reminder that even the simplest daily routines can be reimagined with a touch of playfulness and charm.
