Design Challenge: How might we create an experience of delight for a person with dementia and their caregiver?
Project Timeline: 9 weeks
Team Size: 4 people
Budget: $50
Approach and Goals: Conduct user research through studies focusing on the neuroscientific and psychological effects of dementia on the patient and their caregiver. Interview and learn about our specific users, one couple named Bill and Sue. Prototype experiences of delight with different communities. Create, document, and quantify the effects of an experience of delight for Bill and Sue, and present project findings.
My Specific Responsibilities: I was responsible for user research and background on dementia and the caregiver experience, creating a discussion guide for user interviews, prototyping, and final product presentation.