Laasya Bosukonda       

 



Work  

Eclora

Craft offers emotional support during transitional periods, yet the journey from pregnancy to motherhood remains underserved. 

Eclora offers a weaving experience designed to document, reflect, and create continuity.

Skills

Industrial design, Protoyping, CAD, User-research


Timeline

8 weeks - Fall 2025


Materials

Hickory wood, Yarn, Scissors, Rocks

Tools

Solidworks, Figma, Aspire 4.0 (CNC), Woodworking tools, Programming tools







The Problem


Mothers navigating the transition into and after pregnancy often struggle.


These challenges affect their:

  • mental health 
  • sense of self beyond the role of a caregiver








Postpartum Depression (PPD)


A severe mood disorder after childbirth, marked by sadness, anxiety, and difficulty functioning.

Baby Blues


A mild mood disturbance after childbirth, including sadness, irritability, or tearfulness.“You are a completely a different person after you are a mom and there is no way to prepare you for the rediscovering of your new identity.”


Opportunities




“Reconnect with what you love and listen to your own music again rather than kids music.”  

- MomTok commenter on postpartum support“I wish I took pictures of him doing the bad things. Like the messy, untidy things that come with having a baby.” 

- Mom“I just have alot of guilt for struggling to bond with my baby and I feel like I missed so many moments.” 

- MomTok




Reflect


Supports creative freedom to reflect and document through color, pattern, and knots in weaving.



Sense


A built-in slot encourages you to put your device away while tracking tension and speed, curating personalized music to accompany you through the day.


Ground


Incorporating slow materials to foster reflection and a sense of calm.


Ritual


Materials remain on the loom within a shared space, making weaving a natural daily reminder to engage.

 



Patterns


Weaving patterns, knots, and the incorporation of physical artefacts



Tech System


Using computer vision to generate responsive sound





Showing changes in hand speed and warp tension



Place your phone to capture data
Hear your movement in sound
Listen to your music throughout the day




Ideation


Researching existing loom systems and prototyping across a variety of methods


Sketches investigating form, structure, and system relationships



Fabrication 



Machined the base using Aspire 4.0 on the CNCHammer-drilled into found rocks


Naturally dyed yarn using black tea, wild blueberries, hibiscus tea, nettle leaves, and turmeric





Over time, Eclora evolves into a tangible timeline of moments, from pregnancy through motherhood and beyond.

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