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Selected Design

Figure 1. First rending of Flora Forecast Product

Figure . Final rending of Flora Forecast Product

Motor

• Located in the flower head, the motor is designed to spin the flower when the user sends a request to the ESP-32 for data. The spinning flower shows the user that the system is actively reading data. For user needs it provides a visual indicator of operation and adds an interactive element to our product.

Sensors

• Both the pressure and temperature sensors are hidden in the leaves which provides the aesthetic of the product while creating a functioning product to gather environmental data which were both expressed as user needs.

Battery and PCB

• The essential components are all concealed within the pot which provides waterproofing and keeps the main components accessible while maintaining being hidden. Both the ESP-32 and Microcontrollers will be attached to the PCB with the wires being hidden in the stems connecting to the other components’ PCB.

Design Aesthetic

• The overall design mimics a potted plant, this can blend into any home or environment while serving a technical purpose. The spinning flower head is a unique feature that engages users and provides a non-intrusive way to indicate our product is working correctly. All of these aspects were ranked the highest in our user needs.

Selected Design Summary

After discussing the user needs and benchmarking. Our team weighed the pros and cons of each of the three initial designs we developed. We then came to the conclusion that the Flora Forecast was the design we wanted to move forward with. This design contains all of the necessary features a temperature sensor, pressure and humidity sensor, and a motor. In addition, the team liked the appearance of the Flora Forecast the most therefore we believe it to be the best. Flora Forecast contains the perfect balance of appearance, safety, functionality, and usability.