The Smart Sun-care Kiosk
Lilian Boye Kotey
‘Smart Sun-care Kiosk’ is an eco-friendly smart self-service public sunscreen dispenser powered by solar power.
Design Problem
‘Design a means to effectively inform and prevent our communities from the effects of harmful UV rays'. This statement helped generate solutions to a problem that is not discussed within communities.
The kiosk was designed to dispense effective sunscreen to protect communities against UV rays. It supplies sunscreen based on the selected skin type and tone.
The kiosk features a sunshade, which provides temporary shade from the sun and a mini water vending machine which helps users keep hydrated. The message board writes information about the weather and real-time UV index. The QR code directs you to a website about health campaigns about the effects of UV rays.
Additionally, there are wireless charging pods and a storage unit for container refills
Description of the Project
Primary and secondary were conducted to understand the problem and generate a solution. The primary research was a trip outside to observe people’s behaviour under sun rays, while secondary research was done online using websites such as Met Office.
The research was helpful in generating solution ideas, which resulted in the kiosk being the highest rated against criteria like local relevance.
Smart sun care encourages people to protect and educate themselves against the long-term effects of exposure to UV rays.
Process
Email : lilian.boyekotey@ou.ac.uk
About me
I am an artistic individual who has an interest and passion for product and graphic design. My goal after graduation is to apply my learnt skills and pursue a career in the design field.