lumia
Smart menu lighting for a fine dining atmosphere.
5 Week Project | Winter 2024
Project focus: Accessibility, Coding arduino with C++, Product Design, Wiring, Research
the problem
Fine dining is a luxury experience. However, dim lighting in fine dining restaurants is a major pain point for people with poor sight when it comes to reading menus.
the goal
I set out to design a smart menu that illuminates when picked up.
research
sight in the us
design goals
Increases visibility
Easy to swap out menus
Easy to clean surface
Contributes to restaurant brand
inspiration
Visual Considerations for the menu: material, atmosphere, and interesting features
Technical Considerations for the menu: lighting, technology, menu covers/protection
design iteration
form iteration
Final concept - tilt sensor senses when menu has been picked up, acrylic sheet protects paper menu which can be interchanged.
Generation 1 model - peers use menu from server and customer perspective, early planning of placement for technological components inside the menu
branding & menu
I developed a brand and menu for a hypothetical luxury Italian restaurant to feature in the menu. I received feedback from my peers that the bottom left iteration was the most appealing.
