Vinetality
Tangible Interface for Productivity & Well-being
A shape-changing plant keychain that grows with your productivity and lights up to build community connections.
Project Demonstration
Project Documentation
The Challenge
Students and young professionals working independently in mobile environments struggle to balance productivity, stress, and community connection. Digital apps provide limited emotional engagement and fail to create meaningful social bonds.
Our Innovation
A portable keychain interface that provides tangible, physical feedback through a shape-changing plant representation. The device intelligently tracks well-being and creates community through proximity-based interactions and collectible decorations.
How It Works
Grows & Wilts
Plant grows when you're productive, wilts when stressed - providing immediate visual feedback
Community Lights
Devices in vicinity light up, creating awareness of other TUI users nearby
Collectible Connection
Clip-on decorations help build community through shared collectibles
Design Journey
Concept Sketch
Initial keychain design with translucent cube and growing vine
Low-Fidelity Prototype
3D-printed box and fabric plant demonstrating size and form
Mixed-Fidelity Testing
Gear system with horizontal rotation for flower blooming mechanism
High-Fidelity Prototype
Portable frame with functional gear system and productivity tracking
Final Iteration
30% size reduction with refined tangible interface design
Collaborative Team
Built through interdisciplinary collaboration combining psychology, computer science, and design perspectives.
Erika Saur '25
CS & Psychology
Wellesley College
Malinda Lu '26
CS & Math
Wellesley College
Sophia Xin '26
Media Arts & Psychology
Wellesley College