Outcome
Weather Ring
Physical Computing · Ambient Weather Visualization Device
Weather Ring transforms real-time weather data into an ambient physical display using light, motion, and timekeeping.
Role
Interaction Designer · Hardware Prototyper · Developer
Duration
Spring 2025
Tools
Arduino Nano 33 IoT, WS2812B LEDs, Stepper Motor, OLED Display, Rhino, 3D Printing, OpenWeatherMap API



What the Visualization Means
Weather Type → LED Hue
Clear /sunny→ Warm Yellow
Rain → Cool Blue
Clouds → Gray
Mist → Soft Blue-Violet
Unknown/Error → Red
Temperature → Brightness
Warmer temperatures increase brightness
Cooler temperatures dim the LEDs
Wind Speed → Animation Speed & Length
Faster wind = faster rotation (shorter delay per frame)
Stronger wind = longer tail (more LEDs trailing the main one)(Max is 6 leds)
This results in a visually rich, constantly evolving light animation that changes with the weather.
Outcome
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Weather Ring
Physical Computing · Ambient Weather Visualization Device
Weather Ring transforms real-time weather data into an ambient physical display using light, motion, and timekeeping.
Role
Product Designer
Duration
Spring 2025
Tools
Arduino Nano 33 IoT, WS2812B LEDs, Stepper Motor, OLED Display, Rhino, 3D Printing, OpenWeatherMap API










