This shows the process work involved in make the final appearance model for Vibel. I made the bracelet by bending walnut and cherry veneer around a jig. I then bent a laser cut acrylic strip around the top of the finished bracelet shape to represent the screen. In the initial stages I tested the components involved by taking apart a speaker and connecting it to both my iPod and a vibration motor. As I played music on my iPod the vibration motor vibrated to the rhythm of the music which is something I want to incorporate in this product.
This technical drawing shows some of the main components that make up Vibel.
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Vibel- An Interactive bracelet for the deaf

Vibel is an Interactive vibration bracelet I designed in 3rd year. This product is designed as an assistive device for the deaf that will create a closer connection between them and surrounding sounds and music.

Pia Nyakairu
Industrial designer Ottawa, Canada