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2009 Annual Design Review
Concepts
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Design Distinction
a.i.r.: (AIRPORT INFORMATION RELAY)
Jurors were impressed by the pure utility of a big, wearable, flashing alert button.
With this proposed system, a traveler could ask for an a.i.r. medallion, programmed with his flight details, at check-in. If that information changes, then the medallion vibrates. And if the traveler needs help, he pushes the button to activate a radio signal and LEDs so airport employees can find him. At the gate, the traveler hands in the medallion.
The jurors chose to ignore the no-design design of the actual object, as they felt this device would make travel dramatically easier for young or elderly travelers with hearing and sight problems, mobility loss, or dementia.
Design John Gorman, student;
AnnMarie Thomas, professor; John Angeli,
lab manager (University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul, Minnesota)
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