mobile Help | elderly wearable tech
Human Factors | Discreet Wearable Tech
Design Brief: The objective is to re-design wearable technology for the elderly to enhance safety and care while updating the aesthetic to align with the Family of Products.
A team of designers and I conducted extensive research and developed innovative concepts for CES. Our goal was to create a wearable that not only meets the functional needs of elderly users but also embodies a modern and cohesive design language that fits seamlessly with the existing product line.
Role: Design Lead and Research Lead
1/3 of seniors 65+ will fall each year
More than 45% of those falls happen outside the home
Source: CDC
demographic
Research and Identify
Mobile Helps Target market is mostly between the ages of 65-100, however they’re trying to expand via partnerships and other means.
We focused on for their main target market for the product re-design direction, and then with the Collaborations went for a younger audience.
Michael and Carol
Age: 78 and 72
Gender: Male and Female
Occupation: Both Retired
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Bio: They are both very active together and separately. Michael is in a Bowling League and enjoys going out for drinks afterword’s. Carol enjoys Photography and going on Bike Rides.
Pain Points: They both care about how they look and how they’re perceived. Michael cares about his independence more and Carol cares about her aesthetic.
Ideation
Developing concepts
Taking our research our team of designers began sketching and working out possible solutions to integrate Mobile Help’s technology into a more aesthetically appealing product.
Ring Concept
Easy and Discreet
This easy to use Pendant is actuated when the user pulls the bottom part down.
This is specifically designed for users with limited mobility. Also its simple form allows it to blend with anyone’s aesthetic.
Base Station
Connect DUO
Emergency response with customizable features and benefits.
Enhancing the self-care experience with easy-to-use health and safety applications at your fingertips. Creating an in-home connection hub between you and your caregivers (both personal and professional alike)
