Lotus

Project Goal: Facilitate a simple interaction between families and their elderly family members, through an interaction for the elderly. A non-obtrusive solution that fits into daily life seamlessly and with minimal effort on the part of the users. With a consideration of the great digital divide between low and high socioeconomic societies (Kowsalya, B. & Sundara Raj, T), it’s essential to design an affordable solution that is accessible to all.

Lotus aims to reduce the feeling of self isolation, promoting interactions that strengthen relationships rather than those which require initiating new ones. We’re providing a way to engage with their families to remain happy, healthy and connected.

What went well - Affordances, physical product, app

What could have been done better - Full network integration

My contributions

    > Physical Device Modelling and Fabrication
    > Design
    > UI and UX
    > User research
    > Research

Features

Simple
    > Two controls
    > Included instruction sticker
Physical Device Unnecessary
    > App only if required
    > Accessible anywhere
    > App has extended features
Keeps Connected
    > Keeps connected and creates conversation

Credits

Eva Lui - UI/UX, Research
Lilian Trieu - UI/UX, Branding
Aaron Ngo - UI/UX, App development
Dhanita Listra - UI/UX, App development