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Mood Tree: Restoring Balance with Emotion-Expressing Memo Holder

Displaying intense emotion is usually avoided in Japanese communication, especially in formal settings, leading to a stressful environment. Inspired by the Bonsai tree symbolizing harmony and peace, Mood Tree offers an elegant way to communicate feelings and emotions, aiming to restore the balance between internal thoughts and outward reactions.

Mood Tree is a unique memo holder with a different memo design, featuring two colors on each paper: rose at the top representing happiness and yellow at the bottom representing sadness. Users can express their daily moods with a simple piece of paper on the tree, promoting self-awareness and emotional expression.

Realized through 3D printer technology using WoodPLAy Wood Fill PLA filament, Mood Tree embodies the shape of a Bonsai tree, providing a tangible and visually appealing representation of emotions. The memo pad and lower stand were also printed with the same specifications and material, ensuring a cohesive and sustainable design.

Measuring 21.87 cm in length, 4.36 cm in width, and 11.89 cm in height, Mood Tree can accommodate up to 40 memos, offering a practical and aesthetically pleasing solution for personal expression and environmental harmony.

Designed to engage gamification with product design, Mood Tree is part of a larger project aimed at addressing social issues and promoting positive change. Sameh Ibrahim Emam, the designer, brings a unique perspective to the project, leveraging architectural and gamification knowledge to create innovative and impactful designs.

Winner of the Iron A' Design Award in 2023, Mood Tree stands as a practical and innovative creation that integrates industry best practices and competent technical characteristics, contributing to a better world by promoting emotional well-being and self-expression.

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