Inclusive Combination Locks - April 10 2018 Design Crit

Inclusive Combination Locks - April 10 2018 Design Crit

  • Combination locks

  • There are currently some designs for accessible locks

    • Some using bluetooth

    • some require hard installation to the lock

  • Maria uses a key fob system

    • Press a button and it unlocks the lock

    • Carabiner

    • Locking mechanism like a bike lock that is easy to lock and unlock

  • Look at the culture of locks and why they're used

    • Examine the concept of the lock and look at the history of locks and how it could inform the future.

  • Hotel safe example, using a keypad to enter the combination, open, and relock the safe: http://www.gardall.com/view-product/in-room-hotel-safes

    • also, some audio feedback to indicate, e.g., that the combination was entered correctly.