Approach

I initially approached the project by asking in which situation sensors or the ability to notify users from a distance become beneficial. Then I realized that sensors are better when the condition to be detected is "invisible" or cannot be precisely identified by human sense. Therefore, I decided to "monitor the amount of light throughout a period of time." Getting informed through a distance makes sense in situations when users and the plant are at different places. So, I came up with to detect a fall while the plant is brought elsewhere outside, such as a balcony, shared apartment desk, or in front of the house, etc.

I try to compromise between reminding and distracting users. Although reminders are important, it is not dramatically critical; therefore, I choose to use minimal feedback on the device. I utilize only a single LED to signals statuses(normal or abnormal), another RGB LED used only while users calibrating the proper amount of light and notification only when the plants need users to take action.