MICA

Mica is a sound capturing tool and collection system that fosters new perspectives and deeper relationships between children and their surroundings. Mica’s concept is based on the metaphor of how a conch shell captures the sound of the ocean. The device syncs with an app that provides an archive and sound map for children to collect and reflect on their experiences. The process of collecting has both emotional and educational benefits for children. It exercises critical, imaginative, and cognitive skills and can help create a sense of identity.

• Kendall Paulsen
• Adrian Bardue
• Mariko Yoshino