Prompt

To effectively address our design challenge and spark initial ideas, we will begin by learning about Human-Centered Design (HCD). Human-Centered Design is an approach to problem-solving that prioritizes understanding users' needs, experiences, and challenges before creating solutions. By following this process, we ensure that our designs are meaningful, functional, and impactful.

Instructions:

1. Learn about Human-Centered Design (HCD)

   • With your teacher, explore resources on HCD principles.
   • Discuss how HCD is used in developing health-focused wearable technology.

2. Learn about Interviewing & Conduct an Interview Analysis Exercise

   • Practice analyzing interviews using sample transcripts to identify key insights, themes, and pain points.

3. Conduct an Interview

   • Interview a peer or someone who could be a potential user of a health wearable.
   • Focus on their needs, challenges, and thoughts related to health and technology.

4. Fill Out a Persona Template

   • Use the information gathered from your interview to create a Persona—a fictional but research-based representation of your user.
   • Make sure your persona reflects key insights, such as their goals, frustrations, habits, and preferences.

Deliverables:

• Create a post in the Responses tababove, and for your selected interviewee:
  • Summarize key insights from the interview.
  • Share the completed Persona Template with details on their background, needs, and behaviors.

Materials:

Laptop, notebooks, pens, colored markers, and interview recording device.