Project 3- Research Project
Serene
In today's dynamic world, offices are the core of where employees are confronted with an overload of numerous challenges. Organizations are no longer focused on maximizing the output but on internal problems such as stress. This research aims to explore how the synergy of movement, breaks, and social connectivity influences stress levels in future offices. It has been established that each of these factors individually reduces stress, however their combined effects have been underexplored. Using data-driven methods, visual design, a probe booklet and semi structured interviews, this study shows the potential of how this approach can reduce stress among office workers.
During this research project, I contributed to both the research and realization phases of the project. I designed and iterated on the focus group probe poster. I translated user insights into a visually engaging artifact that supported discussion and data collection. Based on the gathered feedback, I further refined and developed the final probe poster.
Within the prototyping process, I was responsible for soldering and assembling electronic components, contributing to the realization of the working prototype. I also conducted user interviews, helping to gather qualitative insights that informed design decisions.
For the final exhibition, I designed and organized the Demoday stand, focusing on visual communication and the presentation of the project. Additionally, I visualized and analyzed MiBand data, transforming collected data into understandable representations that supported concept development and evaluation.
Within the project report, I contributed to the overall layout and visual communication, ensuring a clear and professional presentation of the work. I was responsible for sections related to the methodology, discussion, future work, value proposition, and business model, connecting the design outcomes to both research findings and broader implementation opportunities.
Demoday stand design
Soldering of components
Visual concept during start of process