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2016

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PRODUCT ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
MUO-E3001 / AUTUMN 2016 / COLLABORATIVE AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
AALTO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ARTS, DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE
CONTENT P.A.D. 2016
The year 2016 Product Architecture Design Master EERO
INTRODUCTION 3 module has been unique in many ways. Compulsory MIETTINEN
for the first year master students, the course gathered Professor, design
41 students from close to 10 different nationalities and international
forming 8 international teams, each with their specific
LUMINEQ HOME 4 product
characteristics and dynamics. They have provided
development
tremendous torque to create new ideas and concepts
Department of
in any context.
GREENHOUSE & WORKING 12 Design
This year the collaboration with the Finnish high tech
company BENEQ Oy gave the students a technology Aalto Arts
platform for designing future concepts with a wide Aalto University
BENEQIT 20
and long scope. Learning the possibilities of electro
luminence displays and the coating technologies
brought the students right into the heart advanced
BENEQ+ PUBLIC SPACES 28 development work and challenged them to push their
concepts from the inner human minds all the way
to the outer space. The concepts however have to
TOPIC SAFETY 36 represent also technical feasability and commercial
potentiality. They have to stand as building blocks
for a logical product family with a reasonable amount
SAVING LIVES 44 of components offering the widest span of variation.
The concepts have to have their users and their needs
identified and the students have to know who, how
BENEQ WORLD 52 many and where they are. Within these seven weeks
a close research and development community has
emerged in the very professional and cross disciplinary
LUMINEQ LAYERS 60 way Aalto University wants their graduates to face the
outside world. Capable of collaborating, elaborating,
creating, developing and presenting things that have
not existed before.
This could not have happened without the
knowledge, wisdom and understanding support from
BENEQ Oy and Schools of Engineering and Business
in Aalto University. We wish to thank Matias Impivaara
and Jani Aho from BENEQ for their excellent and
constructive support and guidance. Professor Katja
Hltt-Otto for her strong scientific input and facts
and professor Miikka Lehtonen for his inspiring
approach to business product architecture and
professor Tuuli Mattelmki, head of the Collaborative
and Industrial Design program, we sincerely hope the
collaboration will continue!
And last but not least, all the P.A.D. 2016 students
should be extremely proud both of the way they have
been working and the results compiled into this book.

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LUMINEQ HOME living environments, causing a
decrease in the quality of life and
living.
WHY THE LUMINEQ HOME?
The solution to the housing
vision is to get rid of visible
Intelligent Transparency displays and the accompanying
for Everyday Living LUMINEQ HOME CONCEPT technology, which makes the
When moving towards increased application of LED displays not
urbanisation, the workplace being preferred.
shifting from offices towards
homes and the increased product Lumineq technology can already
connectivity, Lumineq technology be integrated within glass
VISION OF THE FUTURE can contribute a technology- surfaces, displaying information
HOUSING free, in-house living environment. without the need for using visible
The Home of the Future vision By hiding visible technology displays anymore. In the future,
is based on several emerging (products) and offering the working principle behind
mega trends. The first trend integrated functions in furniture this technology can be applied
has a demographic nature: new or other elements can make life together with materials other
economic opportunities trigger a more simple and enjoyable. than glass.
movement towards urban living.
More people are going to live Lumineq can contribute The LUMINEQ HOME concept
within an urbanised environment. within the Home of the Future combines the current technology
Similarly, a more social-oriented by combining their existing and the living experience to the
Chengxin Hao technology with new materials, next level
trend can be distinguished
Pia Laulainen
whereas peoples work-life new functions and new
Saga Santala,
balance is going to change due technological applications.
Ralf Sieber
Pepijn van der Zanden to the fact more people will
start working at home. Both the
demographic and the social trend
hints that housing is facing new
challenges to solve. 1

Our current lifestyles are


increasingly connected through
the internet: connectivity is
entering our lives on a larger
scale. In 2008, the number of
things connected to the internet
exceeded the number of people
on earth and it is estimated that
in 2020 there will be 50 billion
connected devices around the
world. 2

Left to right: Saga Santala, The everyday life is overloaded


Ralf Sieber, Pia Laulainen, Pepijn van with technology. Visible screens
der Zanden & Chengxin Hao. and products can easily dominate

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Wallpaper Magnetic Connector

Lumineq Displays

Control Unit

ALD Ceramic Coating

TFEL Display Tile

WALL TILES the wallpaper, the tiles can act as


A wall with Lumineq technology a stand alone piece of decoration
Connector
can turn into a piece of art, while still maintaining Lumineqs
enhancing the atmosphere display characteristics.
within the living room. This can Flat Cable

be achieved by letting the wall The display modules are driven


show artistic patterns that match by a driver unit integrated in
Magnetic Base
the rhythm of the music being and connected to the other wall
selected in the music library. tiles. The connection between the
tiles is achieved by integrating
The interactive wall is driven by magnetic connectors into all six
the Lumineq wall display modules of the sides of the hexagonal-
and can either be mounted in shaped tile. They automatically
front of the wallpaper or behind will snap to the magnetic
the wallpaper. Mounted behind connectors of the other tiles and FLOOR TILES
the wallpaper, the tiles behave form a mesh of displays. The Lumineq technology that is of several tiles is done by a flat
like a regular Lumineq display integrated in the floor tiles can cable connection.
whereby the wallpaper makes e.g. guide the user through his or
the wall look like a regular wall. her daily sports routine. To allow for easy maintenance
The wallpapers thinness makes the tiles are not permanently
sure the display tiles can shine The TFEL tiles produced by installed but placed on a base
through it, enabling the wall to coating a TFEL display with a thin plate and secured using magnets
come alive.When mounted on ceramic layer. Interconnectivity and silicone joints.

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Wood Veneer

Lumineq Displays

Heating Elements

Cooling Elements

Inductive Chargers

Tabletop
with milled pockets

TABLE The heating and a cooling


The table has a displaying element are integrated in the
function, whereby a laptop or table to heat or cool specific
smartphone is connected to the parts of the table. These elements
table. The Lumineq technology are subsequently covered by
ensures the table acts as a a control display and are then
display interacting with its users, covered by the thin layer of
showing a smartphones or wood veneer that also covers the
laptops content via the table. Lumineq display. with the dresser more flawlessly
Monitoring stocks or using instead of applying various
Facebook can be done without DRESSER isolated movements (opening and
physically interacting with When putting a valuable item closing the dresser and using the
laptops, smartphones or tablets. into the dressers shelf the light switch to be controlled).
front surface can be touched,
The tables display function is subsequently indicating whether The door that is displaying the
realised by integrating a display the dresser is locked (showing locked/unlocked status consists
into the table in a countersunk, X) or unlocked (showing O). of an pre-milled MDF base frame
pre-milled position. On the tables in order to fit a Lumineq display
top surface a thin layer of wood The dressers top surface acts as in it. On top of both the MDF
veneer is placed, letting the a light switch with an integrated base frame and the display a
display shine through the veneer dimmer, whereby the technology bonding coating is placed and
and creating the tables display is integrated at the top of the the door is finished with a thin
effect. surface. The user can interact lacquer layer.

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MUSIC LIBRARY A thin layer of wood veneer is
Music libraries such as Spotify or added to let the sofas wooden
Apple Music can be used through surface merge with the wireless
furniture-based displays. One can charging function.
enjoy the technological benefits
of their electronic devices while VIDEO
still enjoying a living environment To view an animated demo of the
that is largely free of the devices concept please visit:
visible presence.

SOFA
The sofa wirelessly charges
mobile devices by making contact
between the sofa and the device
which contributes to move more REFERENCES
freely in the house of the future.
1
Intuit 2020 Research Series. (2010, Chengxin Hao / chengxin.hao@aalto.com
The wireless charging function October). Retrieved December 10,
is achieved by integrating an 2016, from http://about.intuit.com/
futureofsmallbusiness/
inductive charging module and Pia Laulainen / pia.laulainen@gmail.com
2
Trends - Kjaer Global. (2014,
adding an extra surface layer on
December 02). Retrieved December
top to maintain the sofas natural
10, 2016, from http://kjaer-global.
look. Saga Santala / saga-sofia.santala@aalto.fi
com/trends

Ralf Sieber / ralf.sieber@stud.aho.no

Pepijn van der Zanden /


p.j.vanderzanden@student.tudelft.nl

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GREENHOUSE
Community greenhouse
with aquaponics system
Arne Aaraas
Lena Clasing
Seoran Jin
Marjo Koivisto
Jangbae Lee 1
Esteban Solis

FUTURE system. This system combines SERVICE 1.Aquarium with Lumineq


We envision that in the future aquaculture and hydroponic The service also integrates a 2.Booking space by website
cities and technology will grow agriculture in a symbiotic website and an application. The 3.Monitoring by mobile application

and green spaces will be rarer. environment, giving the website serves for displaying
So there will be an even higher possibility to grow fishes and information about the community
demand for natural spaces where plants in a sustainable system. greenhouse and booking plots or
people can have the possibility workshops. The application helps
to learn about natural processes, USER hobby growers and scientists to
understand ecosystems and grow The community greenhouse is organise and maintain the system,
their own species. aimed for people interested in update the information on the
ecosystems that want to learn greenhouse displays and monitor
CONCEPT more about these. It also offers their species.
Our concept consists of a the opportunity for growing and
community greenhouse that or studying different species.
integrates an aquaponics

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WORKPLACE
Products for a better working environment

CONCEPT SIGN SYSTEM


In our concept for the workspace In order to help with orientation
we decided to develop a variety for workers, clients and visitors
of products for different areas within the workspace we
in the office. The goal is to developed a sign system that
improve the communication and can guide people to different
User Journey Map interaction between workers, locations. The information on
Information body txt / Explanation of the image. employers, visitors and clients. the signs is customizable and
The products are aimed for can be changed according to the
companies that want to invest in needs of the office and events
Service Map a better working environment. happening.
How the service works and where Luimineq displays play an important role

WHY LUMINEQ DISPLAYS FURTHER APPLICATIONS


For this purpose, Lumineq Further applications of this
displays are important due to system could be for private
their transparency, discreteness purpose like home aquariums
and durability. They give us the or also for public purposes like
possibility to display information botanic gardens.
about the species on transparent
surfaces, make this information
integrated in the environment
and disappear when not needed.
And as the displays are very
resistant and durable they are
also suitable for being applied
on the glass walls.The displays
will show information about the
species and their needs, helping
hobby growers and scientists to
monitor what they are growing,
making the journey for visitors
more interesting and helping Home Aquarium
workshop participants to learn Building home aquarium with your
and understand better. children.

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MODULAR RAIL
For the individual workstation
in the office we developed
a modular rail. This product
consists of an electrically
powered rail for attaching
displays. The aim is to
support customization and
communication between
colleagues. The information on
the displays consist of updates on
current projects and notifications
to employees. When more privacy
is required the screen opacity can
be adjusted.

Reception Installation

RECEPTION INSTALLATION
For the reception area of the
workspace our aim was to
develop a product that enhances
the experience for visitors and
clients of being in a reception
area. The panel consists of
several transparent walls fixed
on a base, offering the possibility
to display objects behind the
glass surfaces. The panels can
also rotate, giving the visitors
MEETING ROOMS
and clients the opportunity to
On the transparent glass walls of
get different information through
the meeting rooms we integrated
interaction. The information is
displays that improve the
customizable for each installation
communication between workers,
and can be anything from
facilitate orientation for clients
international news to updates
and support efficient meeting
about the company.
culture. The aim is to show useful
information about the schedule
of the meeting rooms, reservation
status, room information and
animated infographics.

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Arne Aaraas / arne.aaraas@gmail.com

Lena Clasing / adagym@gmail.com

Seoran Jin / onicca7@gmail.com

Marjo Koivisto / marjokoivisto1@gmail.com

How it works Jangbae Lee / jangbae1225@gmail.com


Application to update the information on the product displays

Esteban Solis / di.estebandsc@gmail.com


WHY LUMINEQ DISPLAYS?
For the workspace concept Lumineq displays are important due to their
transparency, discreteness and durability.For the different products
we created, we need to display information on transparent surfaces
and integrate this into the working environment. When information is
not needed, the displays can be turned off and simply be part of the
workspace without disturbing. Also the durability is a promising feature
making an investment in a better workspace more reasonable.All the
information on the displays is updated through an app according to the
needs in the specific workspace.

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BENEQIT
Professional Usages with Modular Kits

Fabio Faccin
Xiao Yu Ji
Jong Bin Kim
Ting Jhen Yang
Jakub Zahor

ASSEMBLY & EXPLODED DRAWING


Detail Elements of BENEQIT

THE VISION
Broaden the whole product line

From display to complete product


architecture, we well developed
the BENEQIT which includes
For the mass production
display and frame that can
enrich the BENEQ production Based on several standard display
line within various sizes display sizes, the manufacturing and
and corresponding functional save the cost; in addition, the
parts from portable, table stand, corresponding parts can fit these
battery then can extend to related standard sizes displays which can
potential directions in the future. be applied into mass production.

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PRODUCT AND APPLICATION MEASURE & SCAN EXTEND EASILY
EXAMPLES From Individual to Team Work
Combine up to 5 sensors to dene
The Frame to Connect Displays,
the precise function of your We offer the standard sizes from
Battery and Modules
BeneQit. The sensors range from B5, B4 to B3 which are suitable
The BENEQIT includes standard precise measuring sensors; to Hi- for individual workers to group
sizes display from B5, B4 to B3 and Res Xrays; or e.g. Intrared cameras. work especially for the scientists
frame with the portable function station - from gathering the data
as well as stand for table work. independently then connecting
Additionally, the frame is designed and transfering to build the big
within the battery system which data together more effectively ASSEMBLY DISPLAY for TEAM WORK
can be charged quickly and plug- and efficiently. Connect the displays to share or
in easily. BENEQIT extend the extend for showing data
display to the entire product
architecture - B5 to B3 displays,
battery, portable and table stands USAGES for PROFESSIONAL
as well as the relevant sensors
Lumineq display which fits
which can assist many works.
scientific high end usages
perfectly within its good quality
Wireless Connection and reliability. We developed
CHOOSE YOUR GRIP
the product for scientific
6-12 hrs ADD POWER
ASSEMBLY DISPLAY for TEAM WORK products which contains various
Choose the right size of handles Connect the displays to share or profession fields from outdoor
Aluminium/Rubber for your use. Ranging from 250mm extend for showing data environmentalist, marine scientist,
to 500mm. soil scientists, botanists to lab
30mm scientists. Within the transparent
FOUR FEATURES of BENEQIT display, the scientist can do
35mm > 85mm the work efficiently - the items
Use Module Sensors to can be enlarged clearly through
CPU DEFINE the display as well as show the
Various Occasions
information they need at the same
time. That is, when analyzing,
examining, even connecting to
CUSTO- You Name It the data center, the display with
MIZE We Make It corresponding elements can
fulfill the professional demands.
In addition, the environmental
conditions of scientific usages
ANA- Instant Result by are strict to reduce the dust and
MEASURE / SCAN LYSIS BENEQ-Net any possible pollutant to affect
Combine up to 5 sensors to dene the experiment and samples. The
your BeneQit. The sensors range LUMINEQ display is suitable for
from precise measuring sensors; the situation, which is easily to
Build Your Team with
SHARE be cleaned and connected to
to Hi-Res Xrays; or e.g. Intrared BENEQIT
cameras. precision instruments.

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DIVING MAN WATCHMAKER

Ross, 27 y/o, a marine biologist Carl, 65 y/o, who is a recreational


who is doing research focus on watchmaker since he was 16 y/o.
ocean creatures body structure He masters the art of delicate
changes in certain environment . watchmaking; however, he cant
Thanks to BeneQit, he can directly afford the industrial technology
see these changes through a live- manufacturing. Thanks to BeneQit
skeleton-visualization and data- he can elevate the precision of
elaboration-graph in every detail his work in order to compete the
to gather instant informaion. industrial production.

CHEMIST ARCHAEOLOGIST
Jessica, 25 y/o, shes a chemist Diana, 32 y/o, shes an archae-
researcher specialized in organic ologist currently working at a new
molecular study of parasites. catacomb site. The BeneQit helps
BeneQit lets her scan, visualize her and her team to detect the
as well as compare different DNA structure of the skeletons in order
structure in order to understand to speculate the age of the body
then to analyse the difference and to prevent possible breakages
between similar parasite during while removing it.
their degradation process.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER &


ARCHITECT
Steve and Larry, 35 and 42 y/o,
who are two colleagues in charge Paul and Antoine, 41 and 48
to analyse the air quality and y/o, from three months theyre
pollution of an industrial area. working together, but because the
BeneQit allows them to detect and different background they look
visualize from a sample of water the project with different point of
to realize what kind of agents and view. Thanks to BeneQit, they can
bacteria are present in the area, both look at the progress of the
in order to define the source and building process at the same way
cause of pollution. and discuss together of what the
next step will be.

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HOW TO USE BENEQIT BACKGROUND OF THE IDEA
3 Steps for Assemble BENEQIT From Limited Condition to
Scientific and Manufacturing
Industry

While starting developing the


BENEQs product, we wanted to
focus on its professional, endurable
and broaden the market. We chose
several aspects in limited situation,
the emergency, disaster forecast
and alarming system and so on.
Among these, the modular kit
1 which represents the multiple and
Take all the BENEQIT elements great possibility of the Lumineq
display; in addition, the planting
issue which stands for a different
way to re-considering BENEQs
Fabio Faccin / fabio.faccin4@gmail.com
display technology. After these
two topic, we did more research
but found that there are already Xiao Yu Ji / xiaoyu.2.ji@aalto.com
many existed products with
good quality and bigger market.
2 Jong Bin Kim / jbkimdesign@gmail.com
Combine the Frame & Display Instead of changing to another
topic directly, we re-examined
the information then made a Ting Jhen Yang / ting-jhen.yang@aalto.fi
decision to do the more specific
way - the BENEQIT for scientific
and manufacturing usages which Jakub Zahor / zahor.j@gmail.com
need high-end technology and
fit BENEQs professional more -
3 Specialization, Accuracy, Clean
Choose the Module & Plug-in and Clear, Good for Delicate items.
Moreover, with the corresponding
elements like battery, frame and
handle, stand, the products usage
become wider and deeper which
are appropriate for variable fields.

4
Get Your Own BENEQIT

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BENEQ +
PUBLIC SPACES
Navigating space and time

Sara Gottschalk, Acha Konat,


Tuukka Pyklinen, Ville Riihimki,
Will van Twuijver

IMPROVING PUBLIC SPACES GREAT EXPERIENCES

In designing new products Nowadays, people expect


that would incorporate Beneq more than just great products;
displays, our team KIWI systems they want great experiences.
chose to focus on public spaces. From their everyday lives to
From roads to hotels and bars special events, people seek out
and from education to tourism, experiences that are memorable. Viewdeq Gondola
we explored various settings With this in mind, we have taken The Viewdeq display layer is built in between layers of glass and visible from all angles.
and topics in which people have experiences that we wanted to
to navigate a space that is not make more impactful. Specifically,
inherently personal or customized we focused on the workplace
to their needs. We wanted to including conferences and
tackle the confusion and lack of tourism. Both of these settings VIEWDEQ
information felt in new spaces have the potential to be truly
and the mundanity of repetitive inspiring and memorable, Viewdeq is a line of glass viewing destination are also visible on
events such as conferences. On though they can alternatively be structures with incorporated the transparent display, without
the other side of the scale, we unpleasant and forgettable if not
luminescent displays from Beneq. disturbing the view. In terms of
explored some new and exciting planned properly. For tourism,
From ski lifts and other air trams technology, this line of products
situations around learning and we have created Viewdeq: a
to stationary viewing towers, the could be implemented today
discovery that had the potential product line of tourist attractions
to be enhanced. We developed with large glass windows, onto Viewdeq line allows visitors to through the integration of many
several product ideas around which Beneq technology displays enjoy an enhanced panoramic small Beneq displays inserted in
these themes and eventually information and images that add view. Skylines, monuments, and the glass to cover the needed
narrowed down our focus to to the sightseeing experience. city structures are highlighted area. The initial cost of such
two new Beneq product lines: For conferences and offices, we and described on a Beneq structures would not be an
Viewdeq and The Muq. We introduce The Muq: a line of mugs transparent luminescent display, obstacle in certain markets, such
introduce these product lines enhanced with an incorporated adding a layer of information as those of luxury resorts and
over the next few pages, with Beneq display. to the beauty of city sights. popular tourist destinations.
examples of product offerings. Temperature, speed, and

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practical information such as above-ground transportation to a
temperature, avalanche warnings, growing population.
and remaining travel time.
Inner glass layer Solar panels The current leading
MARKET INTEGRATION manufacturers of rope-hauled
transportation systems are
Luminescent display Sensors The air gondola is a key product Doppelmayr and Leitner, who
from the Viewdeq line due to together have produced about
the strong and expanding global 200 000 of the currently active
Outer glass layer 360 camera market for short-distance air gondola cabins worldwide. They
transport. Following the growing produce a variety of models of
trend of urbanization, the need gondolas and similar apparatus
for air-based transport solutions, that are used in tourism, winter
including for the purpose of sports, and urban settings.
Transparent floor commuting, will increase. The Viewdeq collaborates with these
capacity for the gondolas is of companies to understand how
100 riders per cabin per hour and to best incorporate the Beneq
will thus be a key solution for luminescent displays into these
providing safe, fast, and efficient structures in a meaningful way.

Viewdeq Gondola exploded view


Information gathered by the sensors is then displayed on the Viewdeq Gondola surfaces.

RICHER VIEWS - VIEWDEQ current view as background, with


GONDOLA or without Beneq displays.

The Viewdeq Gondola carries The Viewdeq Gondola displays


people high above beautiful outlines and information about
urban and nature skylines in a local monuments and other
fully transparent glass structure, notable buildings and mountain
for true 360 visibility. Visitors peaks on the glass. Using
are thus able to see up, around, the Beneq technology, this
and below them throughout the information is displayed brightly
ride. A key feature of the gondola enough to be seen clearly, yet
is the image capture option, remains transparent enough Viewdeq Gondola frontal view
which allows riders to take a 360 not to obscure the view. The The incorporated Beneq displays enhance the surrounding skyline with key information.
picture of themselves with the Viewdeq Gondola also shows

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Lumineq
display
The Muq automatically The Muq scans its owners After reminding its owner
senses when its owner calendar and incoming of upcoming meetings, The
enters the room and delivers emails for urgent markers Muq leads the way!
a morning greeting. then displays alerts.
Battery
Micro Chip
Sensors
Wifi receiver

Receiver coil for


wireless charging

Spread more than good The Muq is durable and The Muq settings are
cheer! With a bump of two can withstand dishwasher customized through an
Muqs, contact information temperatures. Once clean, it accompanying app: sync
The Muq model and messages are calls for its owner. with emails, weather, and
The Muq incorporates Beneq technology with a beautiful form. exchanged. more.

THE MUQ items. Through bi-quarterly For conference organizers, we The Muq will also be available
partnerships with animation and will offer a full event package of for sale for everyday use in
The Muq is a line of glass mugs typography designers, we will accessories and mementos to the office. Businesses will be
with incorporated display that continuously provide new and provide to their guests, available able to buy The Muq for all
act as a personal assistant when exciting offerings for display for rental. Among those items, their employees, which will
navigating in public spaces. For options. Our first planned The Muq will be the essential help them coordinate and
all our products, we prioritize collaboration would be with up- partner throughout these events, navigate their schedule. The Muq
quality and design along with and-coming student artists from accompanying each guest then becomes a partner and
functionality. With that in mind, Aalto University for a collection with scheduling info, updates, dedicated personal assistant with
we will partner with leading of playful yet practical ways and directions. Our integrated appointment reminders, news
Finnish glassware makers Iittala to display time and schedule luminescent displays will be updates, commuting information,
to design unique and versatile management. informative and always clearly reminders to stretch, and even
shapes for all our glassware visible, yet discreet. fun animations that are

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displayed during down time. The product fairs. The Muq will also
Muq is safe to hold liquids of all benefit from the pre-established
temperatures and can be cleaned reputations of Beneq, Iittala, and
in any dishwasher. Individual other partners.
The Muq mugs can be assigned
to specific team members and The market for The Muq rental
will automatically display their includes organizers of seminars,
owners name when placed in a summits and other gatherings
designated cabinet. involving large groups across
industries such as governments,
MARKET INTEGRATION multinational corporations,
universities, and more. The rental
KIWI Systems will focus on service will be an efficient way to
establishing and maintaining tap into a large and preexisting
long-lasting relationships with market of event organizers,
customers across various as well as allow the brand to
industries. In order to maintain introduce its products to event
this client network for both sales attendees, who may then choose Sara Gottschalk / sara.gottschalk@aalto.fi
and rentals, Kiwi Systems will to purchase The Muq products for
organize dedicated meetings, their office.
business trips, and seminars with Acha Konat / aicha.konate@aalto.fi
current and prospective clients. Meanwhile, The Muq sales are
focused primarily on office
The Muq will gain visibility environments of all sizes.
Tuukka Pyklinen / tuukka.pykalainen@aalto.fi
through social media and

Ville Riihimki / ville.riihimaki@aalto.fi

Will van Twuijver / will.vantwuijver@aalto.fi

The Muq interactions


The Muq automatically adjusts its content in response to a variety of triggers.

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ACT ONCE
An interactive first aid kit
for fast action and education

Zhifa Chen, Mengxiao Li, Jeong-Sun


Park, Ellinoora Rustholkarhu,
Antti Ruuhijrvi

BASIC INFORMATION
Act Once is not just a first aid
kit it is an active, smart device
that can improve both your life,
and everyone elses around you.

Act Once medicine cabinet


consists of a case that includes
two containers, a transparent The interface
Active and passive screens are shown above. The display is transparent while in sleep
door that acts as a display with
mode.
touch screen, and an interface.
The two containers hold medical
equipment and medicine vital FOR WHO?
for rapid emergency situations, The device will be sold to equipment in a matter of seconds:
such as allergic reactions, companies as a service of leasing We believe, that Act Once device
poisonings and heavy bleeding. and maintaining the Act Once can help to achieve that. With
Transparent display
In action, the display interface Act Once shows the content at one glance cabinet. The device will be used Beneq technologys durability,
will direct to the right equipment by anyone and everyone, giving simplicity and transparency we
and give quick instructions. While support, advice and education can enhance better preparedness,
not in action, the interface will for emergency situations. The better safety, and better life.
give instructions and education in The states device is most suitable for e.g.
preparation of an emergency Act Once can be used in multiple school environment, universities,
and it does it well. positions marines, airports, police stations
anywhere it may help in the
most unexpected situations.

WHY BENEQ?
Act Once display enables
rapid cognitive processes in an
situation under a great pressure
and stress. Sometimes, peoples
lives are depending on the helper
to see, collect and use the right

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CHAINSAW Firstly, chainsaws which demand
complicated operations are not
simple for operators, especially for
Safety
Features
Steps to
Tree Felling
Care &
Maintenance

A chainsaw with guiding interface beginners. Sometimes it may cause


Afte r
for beginners inefficient and even dangerous BEFORE
USAGE
DURING
USAGE
AFTER
USAGE
results by improper actions.
Secondly, particles and dusts often The display shows usage information
distract the user with a blocked for beginners, offering valuable
view even when protection gears advice and guidance whenever
and safety goggles are in use. needed.

SOLUTIONS
0
30 30

60 60
30
60
0

90 90 90 30

Users are able to see crucial infor-


120 120 12
To 0 60
rqu
34 e/rpm
Torque/rpm 150
180
150
00
Depth/cm
15
3400 24 0 90

18 12
0 0
15 30
0 0 60

De

mation including angle, battery,


pth
/cm 30 90
24
60 0
12

90 0
15 /cm
pth

24
De
0 0
12 18
0

fuel and condition of machinery


15

pm
e/r
rqu
0 0

40
To
30 30
3 60 60

90 90

without any obstacles in view. 120

150
180
150
120

CHANGING
Torque/rpm Depth/cm

3400 24

ANGLES

HAND
WHY BENEQ?
GUARD
BATTERY Beneq display will offer crisp view
and trouble-free guidance. It also
DISPLAY
FUEL protects users from sharp blades,
particles and dust. Wide viewing
REPAIR angle of the display allows the
operator to see information from
FILTER different cutting positions. Also,
BUTTONS the durable features of Beneq
CHAIN display allows the product long
BRAKE
BASIC INFORMATION PROBLEMS lifespan even in hard conditions.
Even though chainsaws enhance Chainsaws are complex devices to
work efficiency in outdoor work use in different positions and FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHAINSAW
such as woodcutting, construction environments. Thus, everyone who
PROTECTION COVER FROM CHIPS
work and rescue in disasters, they uses a chainsaw should have proper & TRANSPARENT DISPLAY 30
0
30

60 60

also bring about many accidents training. Despite best efforts, 90

120
0 90

120

as well. The usage conditions sometimes the chain follows a


Torque/rpm 150 150 Depth/cm
180
3400 24

might be extreme or even path that ends with injury.


dangerous. A number of severe, ON/OFF SWITCH

non-fatal accidents caused by


THE DISPLAY MOVES
chainsaws ranges from 40,000 ACCORDING TO ANGLE

to 90,000 each year. 0


30
30

90 60 60

90 90

120 120
90

Torque/rpmD 150 150 epth/cm


180
3400 24

SAFETY HANDLE/
ACCELEATOR

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POLICE SHIELDS
Impact resistance police shields
for peaceful demonstrations

1 2
3 4

1.Guiding signals 2.Communication signals 3.Warning signals 4.Distracting signals

ABOUT SHIELDS
The police can switch from
guiding to distracting signals
viewed on TASEL display through
buttons on the handle. The detailed
information of communication
and warning signals are controlled
by the chief; the information shows
up automatically after the police
BACKGROUND DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES presses the bottom button. The
Although peaceful demonstrations BENEQ displays could be shields are equipped with sensors
are legal, the police still becomes embedded into the shields to: that enable showing rolling
involved in maintaining the order, give orientation for passageway information once two or more
to avoid clashes between rival in peaceful demonstrations (pic 1) shields come close to each other.
groups or to stop demonstrations act as the interaction tool
turning into a riot. Before having between the public and the WHY BENEQ?
conflicts, the most important police before conflicts (pic2, 3) Nonviolent communication is a we give shields a new meaning,
thing for police is to appease the show visual interference as powerful tool for peace, says that is talking, communicating
public sentiment in a nonviolent an additional protection for Riane Eisler. With Beneq displays and warning. In this way, we
way, not to disperse crowds or policemen when conflicts occur durability, clarity, transparency believe to have a less violent,
detain rioters directly. (pic 4). and fresh look with wide angle, more caring world.

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TOPIC SAFETY
Act Once, Chainsaw and Police Shields

SAFER WORLD WITH BENEQ


The danger exists everywhere.
More creative and innovative
products need to be created to
handle either emergency cases or
general issues in daily life. Based
on durability and more efficient
use of energy, Beneq displays
allow us to pay more attention to
Zhifa Chen / zhifa.chen@aalto.fi
safety itself, and not to worry about
Act Once
technology. Beneq technology
Mengxiao Li / mengxiao.li@aalto.fi
shows its significant value in
extreme conditions, and thats
why we developed many concepts
Ellinoora Rustholkarhu / ellinoora.rustholkarhu@aalto.fi
in this field: From rescue gears
for natural disasters to vehicles
for transportation, traffic signs
Jeong-Sun Park / mnaozeyes@gmail.com
for emergency cases, and so on.
Through further development we
narrowed down three ideas after
Antti Ruuhijrvi / antti.ruuhijarvi@aalto.fi
considering price, cost, and other
limitations. With trying to achieve
the maximum value for Beneq we Chainsaw
came up with concepts Act Once ,
Chainsaw and Police Shields . We
believe that apart from the common
people, safety is also important to
the professionals as well, as it is
this group that provides the even
safer world for everyone.

Police Shield

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SAVING LIVES
CONCEPT 1:
AMBULANCE
INTERIOR
FRONTLINE & RESEARCH
Shih-Yu Chen
RESEARCH
Sauli Flander
Jinny Kim Our team visited Kallio Fire
Satu Niemi Station in Helsinki over 2
Miro Virta days and interviewed 2 senior
paramedics at the City of Helsinki
Rescue Department while
observing different types of
Beneq technology is reliable and durable in extreme rescue vehicles.
temperatures, moisture, vibration, and chemical
exposure. These strengths are impactful in situations
CURRENT ISSUES
that save lives: especially in frontline emergencies
and science research. Typically when an ambulance is
dispatched, a patient is either
treated on site, inside the
Our concepts include the interior ambulance, or is transported
ofambulances, fire rescue trucks, and to a hospital depending on the
severity of the medical situation.
theglassware in researchlaboratories.
In all these cases, a laptop and
Lifepak which is a portable
We were also mindful of the business case when monitor/defibrillator device, are
choosing our product areas. At the moment, Beneq used and moves with the patient.
technology requires a high unit cost and replacement When a patient is wheeled into
cost. We saw this as an opportunity rather than an ambulance, the laptop and
a disadvantage. In the public health sector, items Lifepak are positioned at their
are purchased carefully and dont get disposed docking stations.
frequently. The value for money is measured not
Currently when a paramedic
only by the initial set-up cost but also by the long-
provides treatment while the
term benefits. The high cost of Beneq product is
patient bed is in the reclined
justified by the benefits it brings over time to the
position, the monitor is not visible
health professionals and their work.
in the line of sight. Another issue
We believe the Beneq display can provide is that the small screen sizes of
exceptional value in saving lives in more efficient the Lifepak and the laptop are
and effective ways. inadequate for paramedics to
effectively monitor the patient
or share information when there
are multiple treatment personnel
inside the ambulance.

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CONCEPT PROPOSAL

The Beneq display on the side


window improves the treatment
workflow. Paramedics can easily
see the patient and the monitor at
the same time. The large screen
can also display other relevant
information for treatment such as
drug databases, patient records,
procedure manuals, etc.

The Beneq display on the back


window provides information to
patients and their family member
who may ride in the ambulance.
The display can also be used to
calm the patient.

WHY BENEQ DISPLAY IN window display combined with


AMBULANCE? a privacy film will provide more
natural light inside the ambulance
The screen inside the ambulance
environment which will improve
requires it to withstand vibration
the wellbeing of the patient
and chemical exposure. While
andparamedics.
the car is moving, it is crucial
that the screen displays
graphics clearly and not be
affected by any vibrations.
Also, the ambulance interior is
wiped down with sanitizer and
disinfectantseveryday.

Using the window as a display


screen provides other benefits.
During the research, we
discovered a key insight that
having the display on the window
is optimal because it does not
obstruct any movements for
the paramedics. In addition, the

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CONCEPT 2: been called and there is already
FIRE RESCUE TRUCK information about the scene,
there is no way to transfer this
INTERIOR
information to the crew of the
backup vehicles.

RESEARCH
CONCEPT PROPOSAL
During our visits to Kallio Fire
Station, we also observed the Fire The Beneq displays between the
Rescue Trucks and interviewed a front and back seat rows in the
firefighter and senior staff. fire rescue truck will improve
the communication between
the fire lieutenant seated at the
CURRENT ISSUES
front and his crew at the back. It
At the moment there are issues is easier to communicate when
in preparing for situations in the both parties see and hear the
truck before arriving at the scene. information at the same time.
Currently, the fire lieutenant
explains the best route inside The displays can be used to
a burning building verbally to share live streaming of data from
his crew, but this can be hard the scene to the crew, the chief
to remember. Furthermore, in and other rescue vehicles. For
situations where backup has example, the data can include
floor plans with heat maps or live
thermal imaging from a camera
at the site. Other information can
include databases required for
hazardous materials and vehicle
extrication. This information will
help the rescue team plan the
best route at the site and prepare
for the upcoming challenges.

WHY BENEQ DISPLAY IN


FIRERESCUE TRUCK?

The transparency of the


Beneq display allows two-way
communication between the fire
lieutenant and the crew when
planning their actions. Similar to
the ambulance, the display inside
the fire rescue truck requires
it to withstand vibration and
chemicalexposure.

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CONCEPT 3: quantitative measurements such
LABORATORY as temperature on the glassware
itself. The glassware can also track
GLASSWARE
and record data overtime.

For example, a record of


RESEARCH
temperature fluctuations of
Our team visited several labs organic compound in repeated
and conducted in-context experiments will help the
interviews at the Department researcher save time and
of Biotechnology and Chemical resources. Beneq technology
Technology at Aalto University. can make the laboratory
glasswaresmart.

CURRENT ISSUES
WHY BENEQ DISPLAY IN
Quantitative measurements such
LABORATORY GLASSWARE?
as temperature, pH and oxygen
levels of organic compounds are Experiments often involve Shih-Yu Chen / shih-yu.chen@aalto.fi
measured by inserting probes or the organic compounds to
athermometer in the glassware. reach extreme cold or hot
temperatures. The glassware Sauli Flander / sauli.flander@aalto.fi
that we investigated are cleaned
CONCEPT PROPOSAL
using acid wash. Therefore, the
Laboratory glassware will benefit durability of Beneq technology is Jinny Kim / hye.kim@aalto.fi
from displaying necessary ideal in this application.

Satu Niemi / satu.m.niemi@aalto.fi

Miro Virta / miro.virta@aalto.fi

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BENEQ WORLD THE VISION - MEGATRENDS
To predict the new opportunities
for Beneq we researched
are located in Asia and Africa.
Aspects related to administration,
infrastructure and social cohesion
The World of Transparent Displays different aspects of the future are emphasized.
by using Sitras annual report
Tilda Jyrsalo, Siiri Lepola, Maija Menp, Yiding Zhang, Yuze Wang of Megatrends. Sitra is a Finnish 3. Sustainability crisis now
future fund aiming to develop Climate change is affecting
sustainable well-being. Sitras everything and the world
three megatrends address needs solutions that supports
INTRODUCTION technology, globalization the sustainable development.
Beneq is a global company and Through our background research and sustainability. Based on Sustainability crisis is mainly seen
about half of its sales comes we realized that the future is Sitras research and our other as a concern with many complex
from the display business. really happening soon and our background research including challenges but at the same time
The transparent displays are world is changing faster than ever studying some future innovations it also provides big opportunities.
rather new and yet small part before. Due to these insights we and common themes we built Sitra points out that the
of it. When we started doing agreed that our concept needs our own future scenario that we behaviour of citizens, regarding
the background research and a strong and plausible context. used when creating new uses for the sustainability crisis, impacts
brainstroming, we were especially Therefore, we ended up creating Beneq displays. mobility, housing and eating.
interested in the direction Beneq a strong future scenario that we
is heading as a company as well used as a context for our ideas 1. Technology changes THE BACKGROUND OF THE
as the potential opportunities and developed one of the most everything BENEQ WORLD
it has. Where to go with the interesting idea a bit further. In According to Sitra technological We approached the design brief
display technology? And how to the end, we felt that the future advancement is especially visible from Beneq by developing a
serve people through displays in scenario and Beneqs role in that in questions surrounding work, strong future scenario including
the future? To offer insights for was actually one of our most livelihood and inequality. In the Beneqs advanced display
these questions we decided to fruitful findings. the future society, robotics, technology. Our proposed
research megatrends and future automation and artificial ideas are part of the created
visions. intelligence are dealing with futuristic system and they are
more and more challenging tasks, communicated through the
the definition of work and well- Beneq World.
being needs to be reconsidered.
Therefore, technology will form It is year 2035. The definition
new opportunities for better of work has changed due to a
living. technological unemployment.
Humans are no longer essential
2. Global interdependency and for keeping up the society.
growing tensions They have more time on their
Globalization is closely related hands than ever before. In a
to urbanization and to the ways context like this, the mental
people live and consume in the well-being, happiness as well
future: According to estimates, as meaningfulness needs to be
70 per cent of the global considered in order to humans
population will live in cities by feel satisfied. When the work
the year 2050. The biggest and in its traditional meaning isnt
most rapidly growing megacities offering this meaningfulness

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1
anymore, there is a need for new LOVING BENEQ HOME
activities. The Loving Beneq Home knows
who you are and cares about
To support the mental well-being you. It increases the feeling
of people, the role of hobbies of belonging by meeting your
is changing. As people focus on personality perfectly. The home
self-actualization, they have a collects information about its 2
chance to become experts and residents. This information is
talented individuals in their areas safe and never shared with other
of interests and skills. Through parties. The Beneq Home takes
the new sensible infrastructure, care of you and your safety. The
the robots are the important idea behind the Home concept
assets collecting data and is to bring artificial intelligence
studying human-beings to guide closer to humans in a friendly
them towards meaningfulness. way, creating mutual caring: The
home loves you and you love it
In the sensible infrastructure back. You can upload the Home BEDROOM AND BATHROOM
4. Toilet display
Beneqs display technology system and take it with you when 1. Display on the ceiling
Use your toes to browse the
can be applied to various kinds moving to a new apartment. The The display in the ceiling wakes
infromation in the display.
of areas. The whole totality of loving home interacts with you by you up by adjusting the lights.
displays form a larger system using Beneq displays integrated
5. Shower display
where the advanced technology to the apartment. We also built a 2. Display in the mirror
Adjust the temperature and the
meets the future human needs, physical prototype of the loving Your dream analysis is displayed
pressure of the water by using
creating meaningfulness to life, Beneq home. on the mirror.
the display.
by interacting with the humans in
new ways. 3. Bathroom mirror
6. Bathroom wall display The
The mirror analyses your health
display creates a relaxing
by scanning your face.
atmosphere for indulgement.

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3

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9
7 10 1
11
8
3

LIVING ROOM AND KITCHEN


7. Kitchen table
11. Oven display
You can check the recipe and
2
You can check your schedule and adjust the right temperature and
daily news from the kitchen table. time using the transparent display BENEQ CITY During the years people become
oven door. Citizens seek for their meaning talented in many different areas
8. Living room table and full potential through self- of talents.
You can play online chess, board 12. Food container actualization in different activities
games and card games easily It shows the ingredients and and the infrastructure of the 2.SHOPPING CENTER
with your friends. nutrition information of food and cities serves it. Robots are the In the shopping center, you can
how long food stays edible. new assets in the infrastructure buy groceries, get new clothing
9. Entertainment wall that collect data and study or hair style. However, for getting
You can watch tv, movies or use 13. The door human-beings to guide them the items that you want, the shop
it as a large display. The display is The door shows weather towards meaningfulness. A new of challenges requires you to
invisible when youre not using it. information, public transportation education center, a skills center accomplish a challenge first in the
timetable or messages from and a shop of challenges are skills center. By accomplishing
10. Hydration cup your family members. Also the based on the data of personalities the challenges people can
It shows information about your transparency of the door changes and talents to keep up the purchase wanted or needed
daily hydration level and reminds and it can inform the residents of happiness, mental well-being and items.
you to drink enough water. emergencies in the building. meaningfulness of life. Beneq
displays are everywhere in the 3.SKILLS CENTER
city, serving the citizens in their In the skills center, you can
everyday tasks. accomplish a challenge that the
shopping center required. For
13 1.EDUCATION CENTER example, you can do sports,
The Education center aims at play music or play virtual
creating meaningful life for reality games. The aim of the
the people as they dont work skills center is to practice your
anymore. The center discovers skills and focus on the self-
the personalities and skills actualization.
of humans and adjusts the
educational programme for them.

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Tilda Jyrsalo / tilda.jyrasalo@aalto.fi
BENEQ INSTRUMENTS
We wanted to develop one of However, Beneq instruments
our ideas a bit further to better are not only about magnificent Siiri Lepola / siiri.lepola@aalto.fi
show how much value Beneq festivals and performances.
displays could create in different They can be an approachable
fields. We got inspired from and exciting way to connect Maija Menp / maija.l.maenpaa@aalto.fi
Nigel Stanfords music video, people with music. For beginners,
as he used various examples for instance, the new music
of cymatics the science of instrument can guide them to Yiding Zhang / yiding.zhang@aalto.fi
visualising audio frequencies to play with it, making learning the
make music visible. chords or sheet music easier
and more fun. Instruments can Yuze Wang / yuze.wang@aalto.fi
We believe Beneq display also give straight feedback and
technology could add value in recommendations and encourage
the future music industry. A you to develop yourself further.
music performance not only Light and transparent instruments
gives you a listening pleasure also looks beautiful in different
but an unforgettable experience, home environments. A child can
including lights and visual effects form a lifelong relationship with
as well. Hearing is not the only her Beneq instrument as the
sense taken into account. Music appearance of the instrument can
festivals like Tomorrowland and change with her and her taste
Coachella prove that people are and interests.
willing to invest money and travel
long distances to get the unique Link to the entire video:
experience. https://youtu.be/0IC8jDb0VOo

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LUMINEQ LAYERS significant role in the experience
of everyday citizens souring into
space for commercial use through
NASA. As we look to the distant
future Lumineq Layers applies its
technology to commercial space
I would like to die on Mars, just not on impact Space X, Virgin Galactic and traveling and extraterrestrial
Elon Musk living.

Mu He
Mikko Kemppainen
Niko Rantanen
Yucheng Wang
Tito F. Williams II

BUSINESS MODEL
The future promises to change a household name. Educational
how we learn, how we see the institutions, commercial flights,
world, and how we continue to and governments will be the
survive. As we approach this core markets of Lumineq Layers.
future, the worlds of computer With cost structure supported
technology and organic life are by individual purchases, business
becoming one and the same. contracts, and government buy-
Soon the line between computer ins Lumineq Layers will rise as
technology and organics will a global force in information
become nearly indistinguishable. technology. NEWTON
Luminqs future is in merging The Way in which we acquire instantaneously as a virtual
these worlds. Partnering Lumineq Layers works by knowledge and educate students overlay. Equip with Dual cameras
with educational institutions, combining layers of Lumineq is evolving. As we approach and scanners Newton is capable
businesses, and governments transparent film to create the future education systems of documenting your findings
to connect to everyday people; dimension. Combined with a move toward tactility and in a photograph, video, or 3D
Lumineq will usher a new age touch responsive interface, matrix inclusive culture to varying object file to for printing. Satellite
of how we perceive the world display, location, mapping, and learning styles. Newton bridges location GPS allows Newton to
around us. Customers of satellite services, The Lumineq virtual reality with the world know where it is in the world not
Lumineq Layers are learners and Layers product-line draws a around us as an educational, only as a guide but as a personal
explorers who dare to experience vision for the future. explorative, and creative tool. mapping tool to become your
more. Students, researchers, and natural own adventurer. We can learn
Lumineq Layers will provide curiosity feens, hold Newton about our world high or low
Commercial space companies new augmented reality solutions up to the world around them, Newton the tool of learning in the
and national space agencies, to education and information accessing knowledge and data near future.
will partner with Lumineq technology for schools, nature
Layers to make our technology centres and astronomy explorers.
Lumineq Layers will play a

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GALILEO
As we look to the stars, we not cannot be seem by the naked eye
only learn about the world we live trough the windows of the craft.
in, but beyond. As commercial Space adventures are immersed
flights into space become into the environment of space,
available to the general public, interacting directly with Galileo
Galileo, serves the futures space to warp space itself as we will
travelers. It is built into the body pull, swipe, and squeeze our way
of the spacecraft to unveil what through the vistas of the universe
in zero gravity.

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ELON
Luminqs future is in not only in we will look to replicate the
merging worlds but creating a experience on Earth on other
vision for a new one. humanity planets. Elon would offer
dreams of one day living on mars. earthly components,in our new
Weather its mars or another extraterrestrial world, recreating
planet, extraterrestrial living the sky, plant, and animal life that
could be a reality for humanity. inhabits the third rock from the
As we often long for and in sun.
fact need natural experiences

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Full environmental immersion

Mu He / mu.he@aalto.fi

Mikko Kemppainen / mikko.kemppainen@aalto.fi

Niko Rantanen / niko.rantanen@aalto.fi

Yucheng Wang / yuze.wang@aalto.fi

Tito F. Williams II / tito.williamsii@aalto.fi

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www.aalto.fi www.beneq.com

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