KIBANDA BODA (VILLAGE VIDEO) (2018-2019)
Role: Product Manager and Producer
Developed in collaboration with Alejandra Rojas and Nicholas Myers and the Peripheral Vision International (PVI) team.
The Challenge:
Peripheral Vision International prototyped three versions of Village Video in the last years, aiming to create a source of educational training by creating a self powered micro-mobile cinema that could be transported to rural villages and underserved communities. Their previous versions worked but there was still space for improvement, especially in how the audio/visual system worked, the size/weight and how to power it. After reaching out, I put together a team that could work on these improvements.
THE PRODUCT
Village Video is an audio/visual presentation unit designed for the rough conditions of the field. It is a solar powered, efficient and durable system that can endure the hardships associated with transportation, inclement weather and outdoor conditions. It emphasizes power efficiency and usability over features to create a product that satisfies the use case as cleanly as possible.
More information HERE.
OUR MODEL/SOLUTION
The cinema uses a pre-fabricated case with custom electronic and physical parts. Physical parts were fabricated using 3D printing (PETG) and 2D laser cutting (acrylic). The parts were assembled using a combination of structural plastic adhesives and M3 hardware. Electronic parts include some store bought items such as the TV and Solar Panel, as well as custom circuit boards for routing and switching. All electronics were mounted using printed parts and wiring done by hand.
The end result is a highly durable, flexible and efficient product that performs very well under harsh conditions and can be easily operated after a simple training session.
