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LUMA — Earthquake Preparedness Companion
LUMA — Earthquake Preparedness Companion
LUMA — Earthquake Preparedness Companion
Role
Role
UI/UX Designer – Led the end-to-end design process, from user research and concept development to interface design and prototyping.
UI/UX Designer – Led the end-to-end design process, from user research and concept development to interface design and prototyping.
Team
Team
Individual Project
Individual Project
Tools
Tools
Figma, Blender, Java, Arduino, Premiere pro
Figma, Blender, Java, Arduino, Premiere pro
Overview
Overview
LUMA is my final year project at L’École de Design Nantes Atlantique, part of the Mémoire and diploma process in the Digital Design master's program. The project explores how digital tools can support earthquake preparedness and build resilience in urban environments — especially in regions at high seismic risk.
The work spans over several months and is structured in three phases.
Phase 1, completed, involved deep research: more than a dozen expert interviews (engineers, psychologists, survivors, educators), on-site field visits in Turkey, literature reviews, and qualitative analysis of user needs.
Phase 2, completed, focuses on design concept exploration, user journey definition, and prototyping.
Phase 3 will cover final interface design, motion prototypes, and user testing.
The project takes inspiration from real pain points—psychological, social, infrastructural—and aims to offer both emotional and practical value. LUMA is not just a product idea; it's a design-led investigation into how humans can be empowered in moments of crisis.
LUMA is my final year project at L’École de Design Nantes Atlantique, part of the Mémoire and diploma process in the Digital Design master's program. The project explores how digital tools can support earthquake preparedness and build resilience in urban environments — especially in regions at high seismic risk.
The work spans over several months and is structured in three phases.
Phase 1, completed, involved deep research: more than a dozen expert interviews (engineers, psychologists, survivors, educators), on-site field visits in Turkey, literature reviews, and qualitative analysis of user needs.
Phase 2, completed, focuses on design concept exploration, user journey definition, and prototyping.
Phase 3 will cover final interface design, motion prototypes, and user testing.
The project takes inspiration from real pain points—psychological, social, infrastructural—and aims to offer both emotional and practical value. LUMA is not just a product idea; it's a design-led investigation into how humans can be empowered in moments of crisis.
LUMA is my final year project at L’École de Design Nantes Atlantique, part of the Mémoire and diploma process in the Digital Design master's program. The project explores how digital tools can support earthquake preparedness and build resilience in urban environments — especially in regions at high seismic risk.
The work spans over several months and is structured in three phases.
Phase 1, completed, involved deep research: more than a dozen expert interviews (engineers, psychologists, survivors, educators), on-site field visits in Turkey, literature reviews, and qualitative analysis of user needs.
Phase 2, completed, focuses on design concept exploration, user journey definition, and prototyping.
Phase 3 will cover final interface design, motion prototypes, and user testing.
Methodology
Methodology
LUMA was built using a design thinking approach, structured into four iterative phases: understand, define, ideate, and prototype.
LUMA was built using a design thinking approach, structured into four iterative phases: understand, define, ideate, and prototype.
Key elements of my methodology included:
Qualitative field research in Turkey, focusing on earthquake-prone regions (Izmir, Hatay)
Expert interviews with civil engineers, AFAD officials, psychologists, rescue volunteers (AKUT), educators, and survivors
User journey mapping based on lived experiences during the 2020 and 2023 earthquakes
Thematic analysis of recurring pain points such as lack of awareness, inconsistent education, tech failure, and emotional trauma
Competitive benchmarking with existing alert systems and preparedness tools
Scenario-building and storyboarding to imagine how people interact with preparedness systems before, during, and after an earthquake
Key elements of my methodology included:
Qualitative field research in Turkey, focusing on earthquake-prone regions (Izmir, Hatay)
Expert interviews with civil engineers, AFAD officials, psychologists, rescue volunteers (AKUT), educators, and survivors
User journey mapping based on lived experiences during the 2020 and 2023 earthquakes
Thematic analysis of recurring pain points such as lack of awareness, inconsistent education, tech failure, and emotional trauma
Competitive benchmarking with existing alert systems and preparedness tools
Scenario-building and storyboarding to imagine how people interact with preparedness systems before, during, and after an earthquake
Key elements of my methodology included:
Qualitative field research in Turkey, focusing on earthquake-prone regions (Izmir, Hatay)
Expert interviews with civil engineers, AFAD officials, psychologists, rescue volunteers (AKUT), educators, and survivors
User journey mapping based on lived experiences during the 2020 and 2023 earthquakes
Thematic analysis of recurring pain points such as lack of awareness, inconsistent education, tech failure, and emotional trauma
Competitive benchmarking with existing alert systems and preparedness tools
Scenario-building and storyboarding to imagine how people interact with preparedness systems before, during, and after an earthquake
Concept Exploration
Concept Exploration
Before deciding on LUMA, I explored three distinct design directions, each addressing different aspects of earthquake preparedness. These concepts emerged from research insights and interviews, and were evaluated based on feasibility, emotional impact, and user relevance.
Before deciding on LUMA, I explored three distinct design directions, each addressing different aspects of earthquake preparedness. These concepts emerged from research insights and interviews, and were evaluated based on feasibility, emotional impact, and user relevance.
Before deciding on LUMA, I explored three distinct design directions, each addressing different aspects of earthquake preparedness. These concepts emerged from research insights and interviews, and were evaluated based on feasibility, emotional impact, and user relevance.
Key Issues Identified
C.ME
➤ Focus: Real-time data and smart city infrastructure
A networked detection and rescue system using urban vehicles (taxis, public transport) equipped with cameras and gyroscopes. These mobile sensors map real-time tremors, identify risk zones, and share data instantly with rescue services — optimizing evacuation routes and strengthening urban coordination.
➤ Focus: Real-time data and smart city infrastructure
A networked detection and rescue system using urban vehicles (taxis, public transport) equipped with cameras and gyroscopes. These mobile sensors map real-time tremors, identify risk zones, and share data instantly with rescue services — optimizing evacuation routes and strengthening urban coordination.
➤ Focus: Real-time data and smart city infrastructure
A networked detection and rescue system using urban vehicles (taxis, public transport) equipped with cameras and gyroscopes. These mobile sensors map real-time tremors, identify risk zones, and share data instantly with rescue services — optimizing evacuation routes and strengthening urban coordination.
Functionalities
Functionalities
Use Case Scenario
SISMO KIT
➤ Focus: Institutional readiness and public safety coordination
A seismic safety system designed for schools and workplaces. It integrates early warning systems, a facial recognition camera for headcounts, and a portable earthquake kit. Upon detecting danger, it triggers visual and audio alarms, automatically alerts authorities, and ensures faster, more coordinated emergency responses.
➤ Focus: Institutional readiness and public safety coordination
A seismic safety system designed for schools and workplaces. It integrates early warning systems, a facial recognition camera for headcounts, and a portable earthquake kit. Upon detecting danger, it triggers visual and audio alarms, automatically alerts authorities, and ensures faster, more coordinated emergency responses.
➤ Focus: Institutional readiness and public safety coordination
A seismic safety system designed for schools and workplaces. It integrates early warning systems, a facial recognition camera for headcounts, and a portable earthquake kit. Upon detecting danger, it triggers visual and audio alarms, automatically alerts authorities, and ensures faster, more coordinated emergency responses.
Functionalities
Functionalities
Use Case Scenario
LUMA
➤ Focus: Individual empowerment and emotional resilience
➤ Why I chose it: LUMA stood out as the most emotionally engaging and universally accessible concept, had the capacity the create long-term behavioral change while addressing real user pain points identified during fieldwork.
➤ Focus: Individual empowerment and emotional resilience
➤ Why I chose it: LUMA stood out as the most emotionally engaging and universally accessible concept, had the capacity the create long-term behavioral change while addressing real user pain points identified during fieldwork.
➤ Focus: Individual empowerment and emotional resilience
➤ Why I chose it: LUMA stood out as the most emotionally engaging and universally accessible concept, had the capacity the create long-term behavioral change while addressing real user pain points identified during fieldwork.
Luna is a smart bracelet paired with a mobile application, designed to enhance safety in the event of an earthquake. This combination analyzes risks within homes, identifies safe zones, and guides users through intuitive alerts. In emergencies, Luna also facilitates communication by sending GPS signals to locate users and alert emergency responders.
Luna is a smart bracelet paired with a mobile application, designed to enhance safety in the event of an earthquake. This combination analyzes risks within homes, identifies safe zones, and guides users through intuitive alerts. In emergencies, Luna also facilitates communication by sending GPS signals to locate users and alert emergency responders.
Luna is a smart bracelet paired with a mobile application, designed to enhance safety in the event of an earthquake. This combination analyzes risks within homes, identifies safe zones, and guides users through intuitive alerts. In emergencies, Luna also facilitates communication by sending GPS signals to locate users and alert emergency responders.
Functionalities
Use Case Scenario
Prototyping & Testing
Prototyping
Built physical prototypes for each concept using Arduino, including vibration detection and alert mechanisms
Simulated different earthquake scenarios to test how users respond to visual and audio feedback
Paired the hardware with interactive Figma prototypes of the mobile app for a full user journey
Next step: LUMA : Developing a more advanced, integrated version of the wearable + app system — with higher-fidelity sensors, improved connectivity, and deeper integration of user feedback
Built physical prototypes for each concept using Arduino, including vibration detection and alert mechanisms
Simulated different earthquake scenarios to test how users respond to visual and audio feedback
Paired the hardware with interactive Figma prototypes of the mobile app for a full user journey
Next step: LUMA : Developing a more advanced, integrated version of the wearable + app system — with higher-fidelity sensors, improved connectivity, and deeper integration of user feedback
Built physical prototypes for each concept using Arduino, including vibration detection and alert mechanisms
Simulated different earthquake scenarios to test how users respond to visual and audio feedback
Paired the hardware with interactive Figma prototypes of the mobile app for a full user journey
Next step: LUMA : Developing a more advanced, integrated version of the wearable + app system — with higher-fidelity sensors, improved connectivity, and deeper integration of user feedback
To be continued…
To be continued…
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