Deliverables¶
This section outlines the planned deliverables for the project Symbiotic EcoSystem, including timeline, materials, documentation and supporting files.
The deliverables are intended as living documents, evolving together with the project development.
GANTT¶
The project development is planned over the three-month Fabricademy period, following an iterative workflow that allows testing, failure and adaptation. After the Christmas bio-break, the project follows a 10-week timeline, starting on January 17 and concluding with the final presentation at the end of March.
Rather than a rigid schedule, the timeline is structured around phases that can overlap depending on technical discoveries and material constraints.
Project Timeline (January 17 – March 31)¶
| Period | Focus | Main Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Jan 17 – Jan 23 |
Concept & research | Finalise concept, research references, define system logic |
| Week 2 Jan 24 – Jan 30 |
System mapping | Define inputs/outputs, interaction logic, system diagrams |
| Week 3 Jan 31 – Feb 6 |
Electronics basics | Microcontroller setup, basic sensor tests |
| Week 4 Feb 7 – Feb 13 |
Heartbeat sensing | Heartbeat sensor testing and interaction refinement |
| Week 5 Feb 14 – Feb 20 |
Pneumatics | Pneumatic research and first physical tests |
| Week 6 Feb 21 – Feb 27 |
Sound integration | Map biological input to sound, feedback and delay tests |
| Week 7 Feb 28 – Mar 6 |
System integration | Combine sensing, pneumatics and sound |
| Week 8 Mar 7 – Mar 10 |
Refinement & stabilisation | Final debugging and system simplification |
| Days 9–10 Mar 11 – Mar 31 |
Presentation & documentation | Video pitch, photos, editing, final documentation, slides, PDF, rehearsal |
Tools currently in use:
- Google spreadsheets for quick tables
- Notion for task tracking and research organisation
- Miro for system diagrams and conceptual mapping
A detailed Gantt-style timeline will be progressively refined and documented as the project advances.
BoM — Bill of Materials¶
The Bill of Materials is evolving alongside the project.
Components are selected based on availability, experimentation needs and compatibility with the Textile Academy inventory when possible.
Materials¶
| Qty | Description | Estimated Price | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microcontroller (Arduino-compatible) | — | — | already owned / lab access |
| 1 | Raspberry Pi (Model 4 or similar) | — | — | to be ordered |
| 1 | Plant sensing electrodes / probes | — | — | research & testing phase |
| 1 | Pneumatic pump / air source | — | — | to be ordered |
| 3–5 | Tubes and connectors | — | — | depends on prototype scale |
| 1 | Soft material (silicone / textile) | — | — | material tests |
| 1 | Sound output (speaker / interface) | — | — | to be ordered |
| — | Cables, resistors, misc electronics | — | — | to be ordered |
Prices and suppliers will be updated once components are finalized and ordered.
Useful links¶
Slide show¶
The final presentation will summarise: - concept and research - system logic - prototypes and tests - final outcome
The slide deck will be embedded here once finalized.
Story telling script¶
The storytelling session translates the project into a narrative experience, guiding the audience through the system rather than explaining it technically.
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Scene 1
The space is already active, but not performative: a slow sound field and faint pneumatic “breathing” suggest an organism-like system. -
Scene 2
A human presence enters and places a finger on a small heartbeat sensor.
The system does not react immediately: the pulse becomes a subtle activation layer, increasing sensitivity rather than triggering direct events. -
Scene 3
The pneumatic flower begins to “breathe” with a delayed rhythm.
Sound and movement do not mirror the heartbeat one-to-one, but drift through accumulation, modulation, and latency. -
Scene 4
The system continues autonomously.
Human presence fades into the background while the living plant and the artificial body remain in a shared loop, emphasizing interdependence rather than control.
Fabrication files¶
Fabrication files will be progressively added as the project moves from testing to implementation.
These files may include: - system diagrams - laser-cut patterns - 3D models - electronic schematics
Code example¶
Custom code for sensing, mapping and interaction logic will be documented and added during the development phase.
Learning outcomes
- GANTT : sketch of a project planning and first Gantt chart
- BoM: Bill of Materials (BOM) necessary to reproduce the project, including costs and links were possible
- Showcase: Collection of evolving and work in progress * slide shows, ppts or presentations about the project
- Story board: draft and sketches of a story telling script for video production
- Fabrication files: all necessary files for project production are collected here
- Tutorials: Collection of tutorials, how-tos generated during the research process.
Student checklist
- [ ] Create a GANTT chart (planning calendar)
- [ ] List and (if possible) budget of all foreseen materials and machines required
- [ ] Upload all sets of slides produced during the various presentations
- [ ] Upload story board drawings
- [ ] Upload all necessary files
- [ ] Update how-tos generated