A BIOFEEDBACK TECHNOLOGY

ROLE: USER RESEARCHER - DESIGN EVALUATION

BACKGROUND

Biofeedback devices designed for self-reflection with home use are limited in the market that require further development. It is an opportunity to dive through various research and evaluation to enhance the utility.

PARTICIPANTS

The study recruited five participants aged between 24 and 47 who were employed through personal contacts.

AIM

This research conducted on the design evaluation by studying human behaviour in their experience and interaction with the device to gain insights by observing users using the device to improve product development.

METHODS

• Desktop Research: Academic Journals

• Cultural Probes

• Interview

INSIGHTS AND FINDINGS

• Most of participants expected the device as a health indicator to achieve healthy lifestyle rather than for self-reflection

• All participants having diverse experiences of self-reflection depending on their personal life with the device at home.

• Uncomfortable holding the device, on/off button behaviour, the bright light color hinder participants to have good experience with the device.

DESIGN RECOMMENDATION

• Design the shape that everyone feel comfortable

• Use the softer color to assist people doing self-reflection

• Provide on/off button automatically to reduce the complex use