group 10 presents 3.007 introduction to design pin-up 1 amanda sutrisno1000729 lee kern choong...
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Group 10 presents
3.007 Introduction to Design
Pin-Up 1
Amanda Sutrisno1000729
Lee Kern Choong 1000474
Jasmine Angsari1000739
Lum Shi En 1000449
Strategy
Generate Possible Solutions
Do Background
Research
Create mind map of problems faced
by elderly, associate with energy@home
Select problem area to focus
on
Brainstorm Strategies
Select Possible Solution
Resea
rch:
Household
ener
gy
usage
PEOPLE INTERVIEWED “She forgets to turn off the tap, and
leaves the water running, lights too..” –Caretaker
“I think old people have trouble reaching for switches in the dark.” – Working adult
“I am concerned about her falling down, I have to watch her constantly..” - Caretaker
Problem Mindmap
Chosen Area
Strategy to tackle Physical Issues
Problem Mindmap
Chosen Area
Strategies to tackle Forgetfulness
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POSSIBLE SOLUTION
To reduce the consequences caused by forgetfulness:
Motion Sensing switch
Existing product found
Product Reviews:
•Light turns off too quickly
•Insufficient current supply to certain lights
•Difficult to install
Solution strategy:
Split
Device 1Stick-on battery operated transmitter that senses presence of the elderly,
sends to receiver
Split
Device 2Stick-on device that gets
transmitter signal and physically turns on/off light
switch
Transmits to
Solves the problems
• Light turns off too quickly
• Insufficient current supply to certain lights
•Difficult to install
Able to stick-on to any surface, close to spaces frequented by elderly
Uses existing light switches, rather than
relaysConvenient peel and stick using adhesive
pads
Testing selected solution
1)Create physical paper prototype
2)Interviews, collect feedback
3)Re-iterate design using feedback
Identified a target market:25% surveyed use sensors at home
76.7% surveyed would use the device
Three out of five interviewed would purchase the device
Mention of the elderly led to agreement on the usefulness of the product
Conclusion
INTERVIEWS
“This would be very useful for my children, they are not tall enough to reach the switches..” -Mother of two
“I would get this for all the appliances in my house..”– Working adult
Prototyping in progress
• Sketches of mechanism
• Paper Prototypes
THANK YOU