Hugggy is a soft, wearable interactive object that explores how touch and comfort can be shared across multiple users. Designed to simulate the emotional sensation of giving or receiving a hug, Hugggy responds to pressure with synchronized light and sound, creating a gentle feedback loop between users.
By connecting multiple Hugggies, the system allows feelings of comfort and attention to be passed from one person to another, turning the act of hugging into a shared, sensory-driven experience.
Group Leader
Concept Design
Physical Computing
Fabrication
Jenny Lee, Developer
Mia Zhu, Fabrication
2023.11 - 12 (4 weeks)
Led the design of the Hugggy soft body, from concept sketches to final form
Created full-scale patterns and built the inner fabric structure by hand
Modeled internal layout and sensor placement in Rhino
Collaborated with the electronics team to integrate pressure sensors, lights, and wireless modules
Deliverable Showcase
Interaction Diagram
Set-up Diagram
Fabrication Diagram
INPUT: air pressure
OUTPUT: position up/down
We used the blood pressure bulb with the air pressure sensor
INPUT: Arduino IMU
OUTPUT: direction left/right
INPUT: stretch-resistance level-voltage range
OUTPUT: color
Arduino Breadboard Layout
Arduino to P5.js test
P5 Animation
Pattern test shape
Final Pattern
Inner Structure
