As global temperatures rise, thermal comfort is increasingly reliant on energy-intensive air conditioning that many low-income households cannot afford. Sense. Shade. Cool. reimagines home cooling as a proactive, accessible system centred on awareness, habits, and targeted interventions. An integrated ecosystem — including a heat-sensing ambient light, a PCM-lined thermal window shade, and a compact personal cooling unit — helps users recognise heat risks, adopt passive cooling behaviours, and apply efficient cooling only where needed. Designed for affordability and sustainability, the solution reframes comfort as a lifestyle strategy rather than a luxury appliance, reducing energy use while improving everyday living conditions in urban homes.
Category
GREEN - Design for Impact: Sustainable Living
Diploma in
Product Experience & Design
Key Skills
Sustainable Product Design
Environmental Systems Thinking
AI-Gen Advanced Design
Hi, I'm Dylan Koh, a product design student driven by curiosity and a passion for creating thoughtful solutions. My work explores the intersection of product, spatial, and digital design, with a focus on human-centred experiences and sustainable thinking. I’m also interested in exploring design at the forefront of emerging technologies, including AI and parametric design, to expand new possibilities for creativity, innovation, and real-world impact.
