ECAL
University of Art and Design Lausanne
CURRENT PROJECTS
Flowlin
A smart object that makes it easy to stay focused at work by preventing interruptions from coworkers and apps
ToyGether
A plush toy for kids that connects to their parent’s smartphone.It enables parents to interact and play games with the [...]
FLUID
We are an interdisciplinary team whose goal is to make technology understandable by 3 years old kids and useful to respo [...]
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Dory
Dory is a simple and multifunctional research tool dedicated to kids in the age of 8-14. with its pluggable sensors, it [...]
Okeep
OKEEP is a connected bicycle helmet for urban areas. It is designed to bring you safety with style. Be seen with front & [...]
Trobak, give value to your waste
Trobak is a smart composter that helps you reduce your impact on the planet by sorting your food-waste and turn it into [...]
Aimo
The first connected mailbox lock that will turn your traditional mailbox into a safe and shared deposit box!
Hibachi
Hibachi is the first self-heating lunchbox that warms your homemade meal to the perfect temperature, everywhere at any t [...]
Livelo
A low-priced & connected probe engineered for easy water level assessment.
Tikku
Tikku is a pair of connected musical sticks, that will allow you to generate the sound you imagined without any constrai [...]
Fimi
Understanding the needs of a baby is not always easy. that’s why we invented a device that helps parents to better con [...]
Ilanga
We are protecting children from risks linked to sun exposure thanks to a connected hat.
Todoo
Todoo is the first watch specially designed for children with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) to help them to get on wi [...]
Vesta
Older generations have a hard time to adapt to new means of digital communications. Vesta is a connected device adapted [...]
People involved
Associate Professor at ECAL University of Art and Design Lausanne. Bachelor Media&Interaction Design.
Alain Bellet
- Supervisor
I'm teacher assistant and very happy to be a part of CHIC family. You can see my work on these websites: www.ooof.ch or www.lisonchriste.ch
Lison Christe
- Supervisor
Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard (*1980) graduated from a Bachelor in Graphic Design at the University of Quebec in Montreal, Canada, before studying Product Design at ECAL/University of Arts and Design Lausanne in Switzerland. He is cofounder of Terrazzo Project, where since 2011, the studio creates tailor-made furniture and offers interior and product design consultancy. Along with his studio work, he also teaches design at ECAL where he is currently Head of the Industrial Design Bachelor department.
Vincent Jacquier, interaction designer, lives and works in Lausanne. In 2009 he was appointed head of the Visual Communication Department at ECAL the University of Art and Design in Lausanne. Since three years he became president of representative board in the same institution. In parallel, he has created and maintained an independent activity with major international players of the luxury industry. His personal interests are in between creative projects and digital media strategy.
Cyril Diagne
- Supervisor