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Name: Ethan
Background: Ethan is a 28-year-old designer who experiences
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) during the darker months of
the year. He spends most of his time indoors working on design
projects and finds it challenging to get enough natural sunlight,
which worsens his SAD symptoms. Ethan is passionate about
creating visually stunning designs and is always looking for ways
to improve his well-being and productivity in his indoor workspace.
Frustrations
1. Feeling trapped indoors and disconnected from the outside world
due
to the limited exposure to natural light.
2. Struggling to find a lighting solution that effectively mimics the
benefits
of natural sunlight, impacting his overall well-being and productivity.
3. Not being able to customize lighting settings to match different
timezones, resulting in a lack of flexibility and adaptability in his
workspace.
Chapter 04: Ideation
Process
Process User Considerations
Upon the successful completion of both the discovery and definition EXSISTIN SOLUTIONS,
phases, we have now transitioned to the ideation stage. This phase is
ACCESSSIBILITY, TONE OF VOICE, HARDWARE
SOFTWARE,INTERACTIVITY, TRAINING, AWARENESS
dedicated to the exploration and development of potential solutions,
addressing the challenges and opportunities identified through our
ENGAGMENT, FEEDBACK, SUPPORT, BUYINS
research and analysis. It is a pivotal moment where innovative
thinking is applied to translate insights into actionable strategies.the
The Methododology for the Ideation Workshop
remaining interviews.
An online group ideation and brainstorming session was
Problem Directions
successfully executed on a Figma board, where the generated ideas
How can we bring awearnes to SAD?
were further refined. This was complemented by a 45-minute in-class
ideation workshop, which employed Post-it notes to facilitate the
How can we create a platform / space / solution to motivate it user
selection of the most compelling ideas that aligned closely with user
to maximise the useability of natural sunlight / outdoors?
needs. Four proposals were showcased, and following careful
consideration, one was earmarked for additional development due
Research and Design Project
How can we create a lighting solution that gives the user the benefits
to its superior alignment with the user’s requirements
of natural sun light in their home space / bedrooms?
How can we create a system where people can keep track of their
wellbeing with direct acces to their progress reports?

(STORYSET.2024)