Temba is a police body camera and dash cam system that live-uploads footage to a cloud based server requiring limited input from the officer and improved use compliance. The system is designed around existing smartphones but required aesthetically appropriate cases and functional prototypes for testing and funding. I delivered the aesthetic direction, mechanical design, and the 3D printed prototypes.

4 Proposed Aesthetic directions

Chosen direction to be applied to the body camera and dash cam

The case construction.

Temba connects to the officers uniform with a robust magnetic backing.

The Temba system utilizes a dash cam mounted inside the police car.