carrot

final project in my junior level studio. i was assigned designing a product that aids in alleviating or reducing muscular issues in elderly adults. for this project, i used my own grandparents to influence the product and how likely it is to be used

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setting the foundation

what are muscular issues that impact elderly adults?

difficulty with exercise

hand dexterity

limited mobility

what are some important factors to consider when designing?

3 out of 5 seniors are considered to be "sedentary"

seniors are becoming comfortable with technology

the cdc reports 49.6% of adults over 65 suffer from arthritis

the average senior should get 30 minutes of exercise

based on all of this data, what does the design need to do?

motivate starting and continuing being active

tackle the physical and psychological difficulties of exercise

require minimal equipment

have a multi-player option to provide accountability

be accessible for those with limited abilities

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putting ideas to paper (and iPad)

trial and reflection

originally, i tried to address different types of exercise through one project. however, i realized that it would be difficult to have one product appeal to as many peope as possible

that's when i began to pivot to a concept that used technology to connect seniors with others, could address different exercise styles, required minimal supplies and space, as well as could accomodate to those seniors who had limited abilities

it was through this journey that i settled on what would be known as the carrot fitness game system. i wanted to utilize resistant bands because they are readily available and they are often used in physical rehabilitation centers, especially for activities for seniors, because they are adaptive and so versatile. i built several prototypes to experiment which handle style was the most ergonomic and what band-fastening system would be the most secure while easy for those with hand dexterity issues

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i wanted to provide the carrot to motivate and empower seniors (and everyone) to become more active through a playful manner that almost makes you forget that you are exercising.

this system can be used "tabletop" mode, using only an ipad for display or used "docked" mode through an hdmi connection between the main box and a television.

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explore the app mockup yourself!

customize your profile

personalize your profile through curating a friends lists, favoriting games, and establish either unique or suggested goals for your exercise journey.

not only is playing these games fun, you can also earn badges while playing to boast to your friends about your accomplishments or challenge them to prove their skills.

game, set, match

archery is a great way to work on your upper body strength! keep one hand stretched out towards the console to aim, and keep the other pulled back parallel to your shoulder to load your arrow. to shoot, stay in place for five seconds and see how you made out! don't forget to switch arms every round!

variety of games and exercise styles

explore our ever expanding list of activities to challenge yourself and work different parts of your body! every game can be played solo or multi-player.

some game like archery or basketball requires the use of resistance bands, but others like dancing and bowling only need the handle sensors

most games request you stand during the activity, but for those with mobility concerns, go to settings and toggle the accessibility options

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