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Co-Design

Initial Research and User Profiles

Initial Research User Profile 1

- 70 years old
- Lives alone
With the use of ChatGPT and other online - Always keeping busy
sources, establising the reasons that cause - Highly extroverted
social isolation, the symptoms of soical isolation - Very adaptable
and mitigating its negative effects were - Exercises three times a week
essential in guiding the design process. This - Good relationships
also allowed for sensitivity to the topic when
discussing it with my chosen subject.
A great example of overcoming social isolation

User Profile 2

A 2020 AARP survey found that
- 74 years old
71% of adults aged 50 and older - Lives alone

reported using the internet - Lacks motivation
- Feeling lonely, lost and sad
regularly, and a significant
- Imposter feelings
percentage expressed that they
felt confident in using devices Would love, and is very motivated to get

like tablets, smartphones, and back to a healthy social life to improve his
health and wellbeing, but doent know
sn’t know
computers without assistance.
where to start

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