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INITIAL IDEA TION

Through research on existing systems that have proven to bring
people together through different mediums so as to build trust, a
range of new possible directions could be identified for the project.
These existing systems were:

The Unknown Cloud Project: a nomadic artwork community
which uses sounds to bring strangers together and enjoy an
experience in the same space

The People’s Archive of Rural India: which documents people
and stories so as to build visibility for the rural people in
India

Mobile Health Maps: which is a network that helps the
Mobile Health Units analyse their own impact through
creating a broader pool of data on the patient experiences manifest as a conveniently accessible mobile health unit that would
and effectiveness of treatment. provide easy accessibility to urban users, and a cloud based live
archive of user experiences and follow up platform to connect the
Visualising Health Project: which is a database of patient with the doctor post-treatment. The cloud-based archive
easy-to-understand and accessible graphic visualisations of would incorporate the effectiveness of the Visualising Health Proj-
healthcare data ect, as well as the personal feel and emotional connection with the
audience as brought about by the People’s Archive of Rural India.
Through studying these existing systems, two possible themes An auditory event that could be organised to bring people together
emerged which could support the further ideation processes. They on the topic of ISM. Inspired by the Unknown Cloud Project, this
are as follows: could manifest as a cloud based podcast that is organised in a
locality by the people of the place, bringing the event to them on
A service system that would enhance the patient experience of ISM, their demand.
while at the same time create a live document of proof for the
effectiveness of ISM. This system would ensure better follow up In later stages of the project, both these directions were seen to
consultation experiences and provide the user with inclusive and merge into a more holistic system design that addressed both the
easily accessible information on their health status. This could patient experience and awareness aspects of ISM.