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Trizza Mendoza

Hi! I’m Trizza Mendoza, an Industrial Designer driven by curiosity, creativity, and a deep fascination with how things work. My passion for design is rooted in a lifelong love for art, problem-solving, and exploring the intersection between functionality and aesthetics. I thrive on creating meaningful, user-centered solutions that not only look good but improve everyday experiences. Whether it’s through sketching, prototyping, or hands-on experimentation, I’m always excited to bring ideas to life and explore how design can make a positive impact.

The Four Essential Pillars for Design Excellence

The four essential pillars encompass human-centric design approach and the understanding of full-bodied, three dimensional physical interaction of user, product and environment. The projects generate innovative solutions using research-driven, evidence-based designs which focus on the user experience.

3D render of LUMI interactive toy

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3D render of child playing on LUMI floor tiles

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Enhancement of Human Lifestyle

LUMI combines technology and creativity to inspire children to engage in physical activity, enhancing both their health and overall development.

By integrating movement with interactive gameplay, LUMI transforms familiar games into an immersive experience that encourages physical movement that also fosters creativity, problem-solving, and cognitive skills reducing sedentary screen time. LUMI motivates physical movement, enhancing children’s overall well-being.

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3D render of LUMI glasses, wand and floor tile

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3D render of augmented reality glasses

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3D render of LUMI interactive floor tiles

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Human-Interaction & User-Centric Design

LUMI seamlessly merges the physical and digital worlds to create an immersive, interactive, and engaging experience for children.

By integrating augmented reality (AR) glasses with modular, rearrangeable tiles, LUMI offers a dynamic platform that adapts to various games and environments. The combination of AR-enhanced visuals and hands-on interaction brings games to life, encouraging movement, exploration, and creativity.

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3D render of augmented reality glasses

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3D render of interactive toy wand handle

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3D render of LUMI interactive floor tiles stacked together

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Ergonomics & Human Factors Design

LUMI is designed with comfort, safety, and inclusivity at its core, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all users.

Its adjustable features accommodate a wide range of users, making it accessible and comfortable for different age groups and abilities. Each component is carefully designed to provide ergonomic support and ease of use, allowing users to engage in physical activities without discomfort or restrictions.

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3D render of LUMI floor tile

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3D render of LUMI augmented reality glasses

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3D render of LUMI interactive wand

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Sustainability & Social Responsibility

LUMI is a product made from durable, recyclable materials, designed with both sustainability and active living in mind.

It offers an accessible and engaging way for children to incorporate physical activity into their daily routines. By encouraging movement through interactive play, LUMI supports the health, well-being, and development of young users making active lifestyles fun, inclusive, and environmentally responsible.

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Improving Children's Wellbeing with Physical Activities

Project Summary

With the growing reliance on electronic devices for entertainment, many children today are experiencing a decline in physical activity, which can negatively impact their physical health, mental well-being, social development, and behavior. This project addresses the need to counteract sedentary lifestyles in children aged 7–12 by introducing LUMI, an interactive product that merges technology with movement. LUMI encourages active engagement through fun, immersive games, promoting healthier habits while fitting seamlessly into children’s everyday routines and environments. It offers a balanced solution that supports both physical activity and cognitive development in a tech-driven world.

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LUMI: Improving Children's Wellbeing with Physical Activities

LUMI, a play system that encourages physical activity to improve children's well-being.

Thesis Development Process

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