B0054901Sophie Irwin Ulster University Belfast

Research Report

CONTENT PAGEIdeation19-20...Initial Ideas21..........Professional Evaluation 122-23...My Proposal24..........External evaluation 225..........Extended Research

Development26..........Development Explained27..........Main Body28…...…Aesthetics29……..Concept Generation30……..Main Body Selection31……...CAD32……..Intial Models33……..Redevelopment34-35...Wristband Design36……..Concept Selection37…….CAD Modelling38…….Initial Models39..........Redevelopment40…….CAD Modelling41…….Charging Pad42-43...Organisation of Data44…….Interfaces

01-02..Introduction to document03..........Initial brief and action04-05..Time plan06..........Introduction to evaluators

Initial research1...........Background: What is sleep?2...........Forums3...........What is Insomnia 4...........The effects of Insomnia5...........Who does it effect6...........Causes7...........Treatment8...........The Problems9-10..Primary Research11……Initial Insights12.........External Evaluation 113……Refined Brief

Market Research14.........Target Market15-16..Product Research17.........Market Drivers18……Market Size

CONTENT PAGEProduct Design Specifications45…….Product Attributes & Specification46……Purpose47……Performance48……Features: Main Body49……Features:Wristband50……Features: APP51……Charging pad52……Reliability and Ease of Repair53……Manufacture and Cost 54-55.Final Model: Main body56-57.Final Model: Wristband58.......Final Model: Charging Pad

Branding59…....BrandIng Fonts

Evaluation60…....Final External Evaluation61-62.Project Evaluation63-64.Product Evaluation65........Personal Evaluation

Bibliography

This document is a critical justification of a design project; it is a record of the important stages in my research, concept gen-eration and Design development through to my final design concept. Further details on subjects, when stated can be found in the Research Folder.

The first section will reflect upon the research undertaken to explore the subject and find a gap in the market to design for. The research will also continue throughout the document to help show the further the development of my project.

The layout of the document is as shown in figure 1.

INTRODUCTION TO DOCUMENT

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Title page- indicates the page content

Main text area- this is where the main body of text will be placed

Image box- Images corresponding to the main text will be placed here when necessary as will text from the main body Including Professional and external feedback when relevant, professional refers to the external evaluators I have contacted, and Internal refers to the tutors within the uni-versity.

Evaluation area- personal evaluation will be placed here when relevant. Personal refers to my thoughts, professional refers to the external evaluators I have contacted, and Internal refers to the tutors within the university., This section will only appear when relevant

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INITIAL BRIEF & ACTION“People are not getting enough sleep” this is the title of an article published in The Guardian, it outlines some of the effects that lack of sleep have on the general well being of the population. In this project I aim to improve the quality and quantity of sleep for those suffering from Insomnia.

The above paragraph is the first statement of action in this project.

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TIME PLAN

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PERSONAL EVALUATION

The reason I chose this topic is because I have suffered from sleep problems before as have people I know so I am curious to find out more about the topic and I feel that there are many benefits to be achieved from getting a greater quan-tity and quality of sleep.

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INTRODUCTION TO EVALUATORS

Dr John SimpsonMB MRCPsych.

Debbie MaddonCare and Socical Worker

Throughout this project, professionals who work closely with people who experience difficulty sleeping will be helping to guide the project at certain stages to ensure that the outcome from this project is plausible, this document will be referring to their opinion throughout to validate the design. The evaluators are listed below.

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Our bodies require sleep in order to maintain proper function and health. When we sleep well, we wake up feeling refreshed and alert for our daily activities. Sleep affects how we look, feel and perform on a daily basis, and can have a major impact on our overall quality of life.

Sleep is governed ultimately by circadian rhythms (“circa” meaning round and “dia” meaning day) humans are naturally pro-gramed to be monophasic sleepers (sleep at night, awake during the day) In ideal situations, the circadian rhythm will naturally rise in the early morning, promoting wakefulness and alertness, and will reach a peak in the evening. After a waking period of around 15 hours the pressure to sleep becomes greater and greater, in other words, we get tired. With the onset of darkness, the circadian rhythm drops to the lowest level and helps to maintain sleep.

BACKGROUNDWhat is sleep?

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“I get insomnia quite easily as one of the first things to get af fected when I'm anxious is my sleeping pat-tern. Often, I can drop of f to sleep but then wake sev-eral times in the night, or wake early and can't get back to sleep again.”

“For the last 2 days I've only gotten a couple hours of sleep. Every time I finally get to sleep I wake up an hour or two later and can't get back to sleep. I took a sleeping pill, it made me physically weak / tired, but mentally I could still not sleep.”

“Insomnia is ruining my life because when I can't sleep, I can't focus in class. I can't remember important things, like test dates. I have missed school and work several times in the past year because of my sleep problems! (Not because I need time of f to sleep, but because it's been so long that I've slept”

PERSONAL EVALUATION

I went on to some Insomniac support forums to help me get a more per-sonal insight into the problem. I was surprised at the number of people who used these forums most have thousands of members ranging in age from teenagers to the elderly it has really shown me the scale of the problem as well as the devastating effects it can have on the lives of those who suffer from insomnia. There also seems to be a real vari-ance in the severity of the symptoms suggesting that there could be more people with sleeping problems than I was initially expecting.

FORUMS

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Insomnia is the inability to get the amount of sleep you need to wake up feeling rested and refreshed. Because different people need different amounts of sleep, Insomnia is defined by the quality of your sleep and how you feel after sleeping, not the number of hours you sleep or how quickly you doze off. Even if you’re spending eight hours a night in bed, if you feel drowsy and fatigued during the day, you may be experiencing insomnia.

WHAT IS INSOMNIA

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The effects of sleep deprivation include:Slower mental processing and reaction timesImpairs judgment and impulse controlDecreases in:• Metabolic activity• Body temperature• Immune system function• Release of growth hormone.• Attention span• Visual association

Sleep deprivation has also been linked to health problems such as:• Anxiety• Depression• Type two diabetes• Obesity• Heart disease

Severe sleep deprivation produces similar symptoms to that of a stroke patient.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conservatively estimates that 100,000 police reported crashes are the direct result of driver fatigue each year. This results in an estimated 1,550 deaths and 71,000 injuries.

THE EFFECTS OF INSOMNIA

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Most adults have experienced insomnia or sleeplessness at one time or another in their lives. An estimated 30%-50% of the general population is affected by insomnia, and 10% have chronic insomnia. Insomnia affects all age groups. However among adults, insomnia affects women more often than men. Women are three times more likely than men to suffer from insomnia .The incidence of insomnia also tends to increase with age.

High-risk groups include:• Those with high stress jobs • Shift workers, e.g. Doctors, careers, nurses • Elderly• Chronic alcoholics• Mental health patients. • Those who frequently travel across time zones

WHO DOES IT EFFCT

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There are many factors both internal and external that affect the quality and quality of sleep. Research has often highlighted that people who experience sleep issues tend to overlook relatively simple factors that may be causing them to miss out on the sleep they need.

Physiological and Psychological Factors that Effect Sleep

Psychological Related InsomniaPhysiological Related InsomniaOther Sleep Disorders:

External Factors that Effect Sleep

Medication Related InsomniaCaffeine and NicotineAlcoholDisruptive Sleep EnvironmentLightShift work and Jet Lag

CAUSES

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Generally, treatment of insomnia entails both non-pharmacologic (non-medical) (the most popular of which is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and pharmacologic (medical) aspects. Research consistently shows that it is best to tailor treat-ment for individuals based on the potential cause. Studies have shown that combining medical and non-medical treatments typically is more successful in treating insomnia than either one alone.

The components of CBT include the following:

Sleep hygiene educationCognitive therapyRelaxation therapyStimulus-control therapySleep-restriction therapy

TREATMENT

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“42% of people on sleeping pills surveyed by the GBSS have had sleep problems for over a decade- this suggests that sleep-ing pills are not effective in solving long term sleep problems,”

Sleeping pills are associated with poor general well being.

Over the counter sleeping aids (OTC) are meant for short-term use. Sleep experts generally advise against their use because of side effects, questions about their effectiveness, and lack of information about their safety over the long term.

While CBT and other non-medical therapies are effective for some people; a lot of people are unaware that they have a prob-lem, which suggests that there is more awareness needed.

The cost of these therapies as well as the availability of therapists and clinics also means that a lot of people don’t get the help that they need.

CBT also requires a strong level of motivation to be effective. Furthermore, some people because of their existing sleep deprivation are unable to carry out the required behaviours and without the behavioural influencing factors CBT is unlikely to be effective.

THE PROBLEMS

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The research collected thus far has been secondary research so to gain a greater insight into the issues facing my intended user group a number of primary research tactics where used to gather more qualitative research.

Questionnaires:A questioner was drawn up then distributed digitally to insomnia sufferers via a forum this questioner was to gain some quali-tative and quantitative information on what factors effected the sleep of those suffering from insomnia I then widened my pool of research to include the general population as my research indicated that there were variations in the severity of insomnia and that many people may not even be aware they suffer from the disorder, this meant that there was a larger vari-ety of results. (See next page for a summary of results)

Sleep Diaries:A number of the respondents of the questionnaire where then asked to fill out a sleep diary for a week to allow for a further understanding of the daily routines of people who experience difficulty sleep and to show where there was the possibility of interventions being made.

Interviews with external evaluators:One on one interview with the evaluators for this project took place to help with the direction of the project the initial brief and action was discussed as well as the research to date.

PRIMARY RESEARCH

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SLEEP QUESTIONARE RESULTS

REFRESHED

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OF PEOPLE SAID THEY FELT GROGGY OR SLEEPY AFTER A NAP

65% OF PEOPLE HAVE TROUBLE FALLING ASLEEP AT NIGHT

OF PEOPLE WHO DO NOT SLEEP WELL WORRY ABOUT IT THE NEXT DAY

HAVE TROUBLE GETTING BACK TO SLEEP AFTER THEY WAKE UP DURING THE NIGHT

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68%

63%

82%

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NEVER GET TO SLEEP AT ALL

CANT SLEEP BECAUSE THEY HAVE TOO MUCH ON THIER MIND

BECOME ANXIOUS WHEN THEY TRY TO FALL ASLEEP

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THE MOST COMON REASONS PEOPLE SAID FOR WHY THEY HAD TROUBLE SLEEPING WHERE........being anxious, restless or stresedtoo much noisetoo warmwatching Tv or going on thier phone before bed

PERSONAL EVALUATION

I disscused the brief and inital statement of intent with the external evaluaters for this project and they gave me some other topics to look into to broaden my reserch and perhapes gain a better insight into the condition.

from the questionares In terms of quanti-tive data I didnt really learn anything new as most of the results just cooberated research i had all ready gatherd from my seconary sources but i did gain a better insight into the different processes and routines that people go through to help them get to sleep and the different fac-tors that they feel contribute towards them not getting a good nights sleep.

I then gained a further insight into this from the sleep diarys i collected however id not get a great return on these but still got enough imformaton to get some valu-able insights into the direction i shoud

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The main insights gained from this research were:

-Most adults require approximately 8 hours of sleep per 24 hours, but there can be substantial differ-ences among individuals. -Every person is different so it is necessary to find away to establish what factors affect each person individually

-Anxiety and restlessness when trying to get to sleep are a major contributing factor on the quality and quantity of individuals sleep, so finding away to help people relax before bed would be benefi-cial.

-Fitness and health is also a consideration as sleep quality and quantity are directly tied to athletic performance and general well being.

-The room environment is an important contributing factor to sleep quality and quantity.

INITIAL INSIGHTS

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EXTERNAL EVALUATION 1I Summarised what I felt where the main insights I gained from my research the then emailed this list to the external evaluators for this proj-ect and received feedback on the quality and accuracy of my insights and see if there was anything more that I should look into. The feed-back I received was positive and my insights showed a good insight as well as in-depth research into the topic. I was also given a list of some topics to further advance my research.

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Design a product/service that aids those who have difficulty sleeping at night to improve their quality and quantity of sleep. The product will enable the user to identify potential physical, physiological and environmental factors affecting their sleep. The system analyses sleep and lifestyle data to provide the user with the tools to personally manage their optimum sleep quality.

REFINED BRIEF

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PERSONAL EVALUATION

My chosen target market are those who suffer from sleeping difficulties in the general age range of 18-64

My research suggests sleeping difficulties are a wide spread problem encompassing age, gender and ethnicity, and while sleep quality and quantity decreases with age this is mostly attributed to other medical conditions that cause sleeping difficulties as result.

TARGET MARKETInsomnia is such a commonplace problem so to narrow down my target market to any-thing other than individuals who suffer from sleeping difficulties isn’t an option. The age range of sufferers can go from children right through to the very elderly and while some groups are more prone to insomnia than others such as shift workers and the elderly I feel it would limit the potential of this prod-uct to design for a specific segment of the already stated target market

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Apps: These are the simplest and cheapest way to monitor your sleep however accuracy is an issue phones have no way of distinguishing the movements of the user and a bed partner. In addition to this standalone sleep apps generally lack the sophisticated hardware to give a detailed analysis of the users sleep.

Wearable activity trackers:Wearable activity trackers such as the jawbone (figure3) usually incorporate sleep-tracking capabilities and while these devices are more accurate and article by Techrepublic suggests that over 50% of user eventu-ally loose interest. Some of the problems cited for this were: • Short battery life • Poor design• Tricky software• Not everyone likes having a ‘techie’ looking device on their wrist

Bed based sleep-tracking options:For those not interested in wearing a wristband or other gadgets to bed or gathering fitness tracking data there are a number of products on the market such as the Beddit (figure 2)

PRODUCT RESEARCH

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MARKET DRIVERSIt has become a recognized fact that sleep improves physical performance so for athletes and sports enthusiasts keeping track of sleep is just as important as keeping track of their training and diet. Nearly three quarters (73%) of adults think doing regular exercise is important for a healthy lifestyle, rising to 78% of 16-24 year-olds. (Mintel’s Healthy Lifestyles – UK – Janu-ary 2013 report)

In the 21st century there is rising trend for ‘Quantimetric self-sensing’ gadgets whether they are used for monitoring weight, fitness or general wellbeing.

“Almost 60 million fitness trackers will be in use by 2018, tripling the number of the devices used this year,” says a new research report from Juniper Research

Overall, 43% of adults have used or expressed an interest in using performance-monitoring equipment, indicating the consid-erable potential of the market. Furthermore, the fact that the wearable fitness technology market is a still relatively new means device are continuing to undergo significant improvements and alterations, both technologically and aesthetically. Once the technology works through its initial problematic stages it is likely that use and interest will increase further.

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World Market for Wearable Technology--A Quantitative Market Assessment--2012 examines wearable electronic devices used in professional and consumer environments. IMS Research defines these devices as products that are worn on the user's body for an extended period of time and that contain advanced circuitry, wireless connectivity, and can process data.

According to the report, several shifts in the market will occur during the next four years that will increase demand for these products among patients as well as healthy individuals. As baby boomers age, they'll become a primary market for health devices such as blood pressure and glucose monitors that upload up-to-date information to caregivers.

The global market for sleep aids totalled $54.9 billion in 2013. This market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% to reach $58.5 billion in 2014 and $76.7 billion by 2019.

Nearly six in ten (57%) adults who put some effort into staying healthy are motivated to do so in order to enjoy their life more. Mobile health devices that track vital signs are ready to take off, IMS Research predicts. According to a report on wearable technology, which includes devices such as glucose and heart monitors, the market was worth $2 billion in 2011 and will reach $6 billion by 2016. Correspondingly, 14 million wearable devices were shipped in 2011, and that number will likely rise to 171 million in 2016

MARKET SIZE

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INITIAL IDEAS

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Concept: 1This is a relaxation pod. Anxiety was one of the top factors that affected quality of sleep, so I looked at differ-ent ways to help people to relax.

Concept: 2 This next concept is an exploration into ways of monitoring sleep and the bedroom environment using a bedside device.

Concept: 3 Is a mattress-based method of record-ing data, to help identify factors that affect sleep quality and quantity; and also give the user information on the quality and duration of their sleep.

Concept: 4 Is a wristband to track general health and sleep quality, as my research sug-gested that sleep; fitness and general wellbeing are closely linked.

concept 1

concept 4

concept 3concept 2

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I received professional feedback from my lectures and peers on my initial ideas the feedback was as follows:

It was suggested that trying to design a space to help people to relax would be difficult as it couldn’t accommodate every-one’s tastes, as some people may not find the same processes or settings relaxing there was also the question of cost and where they would be located and whether or not there would be much of a demand for something of this scale.

My other concepts where more feasible and a better area to focus on as collecting data on the users physiological state and their environment would enable me to identify the problem and then take steps to solve it and thus help people get a better nights sleep.

PROFESSIONAL EVALUATION 1

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MY PROPOSALBeBehaviourally every one is different, so to accommodate this factor I have decided on a four-part system, which aims to encourage self-assessment towards managing your own sleep activity.

This system would potentially consist of a: wristband, bedside table device and a light, which are all linked up to a smart device application system which will aim to help you to establish which behavioural factors are affecting your sleep.

Through this engagement you can begin self manage your own sleep behaviour by taking steps to address the factors high-lighted through the application software. Guidance will be provided post analysis, to help the user engage with better sleep management, which is tailored to them specifically.

This would therefore include the following: 1. Main body-Monitoring of Room environment, this would include: •Room temperature •Air quality •Light •Noise

2. Wristband-Monitoring of vitals to help establish: •Anxiety and stress •Exertion levels •Movements and restlessness during sleep •Sleep phases •Will establish how many hours that you personally need a night by giving you a sleep quality score.

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3.Light- helps regulate sleep cycle: Light that is detachable from the main system is set in the room that you spend your evening in before bed this is then synced with the app, which sends information to the light. The light will then dim over a period of a hour to let the user know that they should be going to bed in the next hour if they want to get there optimum quantity of sleep.

Because people run on a circadian rhythm the dimming of the light is supposed to make the user feel drowsy by triggering the body’s natural response to the shift between night and day.

It can then be linked up to the main system and used as part of an alarm to wake the user gently from sleep during the right phase of their sleep.

4.Research: All the information collected should be able to provide enough information to show which factors are effecting your sleep then the user can take steps to change these factors. It also means that there is a huge body of data being collect that could help towards further research into sleep so information that is collected could be sent to a research data base to help further research in the area.

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EXTERNAL EVALUATION 2My proposal was shown to the evaluators of this project the feedback I received very positive feedback both evaluators thought my proposal was sound and that They believed that as product it would work the only thing that was said was that a group element would be beneficial as this along with self-directed therapies where among the most successful.

It has become a recognized fact that sleep improves physical performance so for athletes and sports enthusiasts keeping track of sleep is just as important as keeping track of their training and diet. Nearly three quarters (73%) of adults think doing regular exercise is important for a healthy lifestyle, rising to 78% of 16-24 year-olds. (Mintel’s Healthy Lifestyles – UK – Janu-ary 2013 report)

In the 21st century there is rising trend for ‘Quantimetric self-sensing’ gadgets whether they are used for monitoring weight, fitness or general wellbeing.

“Almost 60 million fitness trackers will be in use by 2018, tripling the number of the devices used this year,” says a new research report from Juniper Research

Overall, 43% of adults have used or expressed an interest in using performance-monitoring equipment, indicating the consid-erable potential of the market. Furthermore, the fact that the wearable fitness technology market is a still relatively new means device are continuing to undergo significant improvements and alterations, both technologically and aesthetically. Once the technology works through its initial problematic stages it is likely that use and interest will increase further.

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EXTENDED RESEARCHResearch carried out by Vital Smarts has shown that people are motivated to make changes for 6 very different reasons ( see below) Vital Smarts’ Research has shown that if positive change can be influenced in at least four out of six of the key areas of influence, it is ten times likelier to be effective, and create longer lasting change

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Make the Undesirable Desirable

Surpass Your Limits

Harness Peer Pressure

Find strenght in Numbers

Design Rewards and Demand Accountability

Change the Enviornment

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DEVELOPMENTThis next stage in the project explains the process of design. Each part of the product will be documented form initial ideas to final design, accompanied by both personal and external evaluation and then onto the next section. This is organised as well as possible.

The sections will include the following;

Design CriteriaSpecific Research Design DevelopmentFinal DesignEvaluation

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Design Criteria

AestheticsThe product will be placed on the users bedside table so it needs to be: • Subtle • Aesthetically pleasing• Gender neutral• Small (space on bedside table is valuable) • Shape should inspire calm and well being

Function:Accurately and quietly monitor room environment including:• Light quality• Sound• Air quality• Temperature

MAIN BODY

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ASTHETICS

ASTHETICS

FENG SHUI

positive imagry

Soothing colours

Skin colours white-brown

wood metal

Materials

Wealth & ProsperityFamily & Health

Children & creativityhelpful people & travel

SLEEP

DayNight

ShapesRectangle Circle

Sheep

PillowsDreamsBed

Moon

StarsSunrise

Sunset

Sun

COLOUR PHYCOLOGY

Brown Green Light blue Grey White Black

Sheltering, warmsuportive, durable

Soothing, healthy, balance, restful,restorative

Serene, tranquil, restful, trusting

logical, e�cent unobtrusive, deliberate,

pure, silent, airy, pristine

strong, modern expensive,invulnurable

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CONCEPT GENERATION

reduction in size andsimplification of design

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MAIN BODY SELECTIONI had been looking at organic shapes and the principles behind Fengu-Shui design, which suggests that more rounded shapes, are more soothing to look at and touch. I wanted a harmonious feel to my design but also liked the idea that the shape in some way reflected some aspect of the topic behind my product, sleep is governed by circadian rhythms meaning the transition between day and night so I started looking at the sun and moon and different ways that I could show this in my design. I came up with a couple of ideas to do with the visual of a rising and setting sun as well as visuals of adding or remov-ing shapes to create the shape of the sun and moon. I settled on a lantern style shape that symbolised a rising or setting sun this style also means that the product is more portable.

PERSONAL EVALUATION

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CAD MODELING

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INITAL MODELING

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Average size of a bedside table

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PERSONAL EVALUATON

I made up some rough models to get an idea of size as this product would be situated either on a bedside table or a shelving unit so it would need to be relatively unobtrusive, I got the measurements for a standard medium and small bedside table and made a scale drawing to assess the scale and the space available. I also looked up what people would commonly have on a bedside table such as their phone, glasses of water, books etc. however after doing this I realised that the shape of my model at the minute was taking up a lot of space this meant I could either change the size of the model or change the shape.

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REDEVELOPMENT I made up some rough models to get an idea of size as this product would be situated either on a bedside table or a shelving unit so it would need to be relatively unobtrusive, I got the measurements for a standard medium and small bedside table and made a scale drawing to assess the scale and the space available. I also looked up what people would commonly have on a bedside table such as their phone, glasses of water, books etc. however after doing this I realised that the shape of my model at the minute was taking up a lot of space this meant I could either change the size of the model or change the shape.

PERSONAL EVALUATON

I wanted to keep the same sort of aesthet-ics but just redesign it so that it didn’t take up as much space. I ended up just chang-ing the shape of the base so that it was less bulky I had shown my design to a few people within my target market to get some feedback the only thing that was brought up as a concern was the handle. Some felt that it took away from the design and that it served no purpose as the light part of the product was portable anyway so having a handle on the main body didn’t really serve a purpose other than aesthetically and that if I where to keep the handle it should be in some way compactable. I did take this into account and made the whole system portable instead as I really wanted to keep the handle, I felt that with out the handle my design lost some of its appeal aesthetical-ly.

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PERSONAL EVALUATON

In my research I found that Anxiety and exercise effected sleep quality these two factors are monitored using heart rate, body temperature, muscle tension and activity levels. The most effective way to monitor all of these individual factors is with a device that was in contact with the skin. The device would also have to be portable/ wearable so that the user could wear it through-out the day and night and so that it could collect all the data needed for proper analysis and results there for I will look into what tech-nology is available for this method of data collection.

WRISTBAND DESIGN

Aesthetics:AttractiveSubtleSimple Similar to other products all linked together with similar design.

Design Criteria:FunctionBattery lifePower sourceComfortable will be worn in bed and for long periods of time.

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Concept:1has a large screen and flexi soft grips most people when asked said they prefered wristbands to look more like watches and iv been look-ing at rubber pop in straps as they are cheaper to produce and would be more comfortable to wear in bed

Concept:2I also looked at taking away the screen all together and just using lights to signify battery power

Concept:3I then looked at different screen orientaions and sizes as

Concept:4however i also needed to think about how the data was transfered and how the wristband would charge so i also looked at having a pop out screen with a built in usb for storing and transfereing data

PERSONAL EVALUATON

I have been contemplating what fea-tures to include with in the wristband as there are already alot of fitness track-ers on the market which would be simi-lar to my product However the purpose of this wristband is not to monitor fitness persay but to moitor activity and anxiety levels through skin moisture, body temp, heart rate and through the use of an actigray sensor to track movements.

CONCEPT SELECTION

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CAD MODELING

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INITIAL MODELSI made a CAD model of my initial concept then printed it out in a couple of different lengths to get an idea of scale I based my lengths on the standard wrist size of both a man and a woman to make sure that size would accommodate the majority of people.

PERSONAL EVALUATON

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REDEVELOPLMENTI had originally designed the wristband so that the main electrical part of the device could be removed from the silicon strap and slotted into a comput-er to charge and upload data however I realised this was adding unnecessary bulk and effort for the user so I scaled it down and decided batteries and a charging plate would be better as it would also help to link all my products together by having one charging method for all. I had wanted to make the wristband as one whole piece how-ever this wasn’t possible to do the way I wanted it so decided to change my design by making the screen part and buying a strap on line. I made a few mock up models in pink foam but it was too fiddly and kept snapping so I decide to 3D print it instead which enabled me to have the wristband sec-tion as small I wanted.

PERSONAL EVALUATON

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CAD MODELING

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CHARGING PAD PERSONAL EVALUATION

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ORGANISATION OF DATADesign Criteria:Needs to be simple and easy to read

Aesthetics: Aesthetics should fit in with the design of the other productsCleanSimpleOrganic

Function:Clear and accurate display of data

data would be displayed by giving a score on the scale of one to ten one being the lowest and ten being the higest for example light intencity it would eb pitch blac

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PERSONAL EVALUATON

The data will be collected and displayed in the form of a scale(high-low)

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PERSONAL EVALUATON

I tried to keep the app as simple as possible so that it would be easy and clear to use even for those who where not as technically minded this is just an example of a possible name, colour scheme the only problem is it doesn’t really tie in as well with rest of my products but from looking at other sleep apps a lot of them use bold block colours and cartoonish icons. The main concern is that its easy to use.

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INTERFACES

PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES & SPECIFICATIONThis section of the document will outline the specific features of the product in relation to the following:

PurposePerformanceFeaturesReliabilityEase of RepairManufacturingCosting

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PURPOSEThe purpose of this product is to provide the user with an extensive knowledge of their sleep in relation to their sleep quality, quantity and the factors that are affecting their ability to get restful nights sleep. It will enable the user to self manage their sleeping difficulties but also provide them with support and advice when it is needed and provide gentle encouragement to make long lasting change that could improve there health and overall quality of life.

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PERFORMANCEThe product should be easy to use regardless of the users age or technical ability it should be unobtrusive continuously monitoring the users surroundings and personal data without impairing the daily routines or personal comfort of the user. It should also provide a high standard of accuracy in regards to the data collected and the quality of the feedback the user receives on the steps they could take to counteract the identified factors that are affecting their sleep quality and quantity.

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DescriptionRemote controlled colour-changing LED light with auto dimmer.

GeneralCharging Time: 8hrs Colour: WhiteMaterial: Polypropylene

DimensionsDiameter: 120mm

Note:The light will charge when placed on the main body through a contact charging plate based with in the main body

MAIN BODY

FEATURES: MAIN BODYLIGHT

Description Free standing environ-mental room monitor with maintenance free Non--Dispersive Infrared (NDIR) co2 sensor, Camera and Microphone

GeneralCharging time: 8hrsMaterial: ChestnutLife per Recharge: 7hrsWeight:

Dimensions80mmx60mmx190mm

ElectricalSupply Voltage: 220-240V/1/50Hz

HANDLE

GeneralMaterial: Steel

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FEATURES: WRISTBANDFeaturesCompatible with most smart phone or android devicesDisplay: Dual LED lightsColours: Black, GreyWater Resistance: Splash Proof App compatibility: IOS, AndroidConnectivity: BluetoothParts 2.5 mm Jack (charging)

TrackingCalories BurnedDistance travelled Hours SleptQuality of SleepSteps TakenMood Tracking

PowerBattery Type: Lithium PolymerRechargeable Battery: YesBattery Life: Up to 7 daysWeight: 22g

Sensors and Components3-axis accelerometers3-axis gyroscopeDigital compassOptical heart rate monitorAltimeterAmbient light sensorVibration motor

MaterialFlexible, durable elastomer material similar to that used in many sports watches. Surgical-grade stainless steel buckle.

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Alarm

Room Enviorment Light Intensity Audio Temperature Air Quality

Wristband Anxiety Levels Activity levels Sleep Phases & Sleep Score

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Results & Weekly Evaluation

Sleep Diary

Online Forum

Features:Wireless syncys with other accompnying devices for easy transfere of data between devicesDetailed usage instructions for the best user experienceOnline forum for group support and access to an online consultaion with a sleep specialist.Personal Sleep Diary for the user to write down any thougths or feeling on thier sleep qualityProvides detailed analysis of data collected from the accompning device in the form of a weekly report to aid the user in the identification of the possible factors effecting their sleep quality.Alarm which is syncyed wireless with the lighting device to allow for sycrynised dimming and illuminating in accordance with the alarm time set.

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CHARGING PAD

Cable length: 150cmConnectivityCharging connectors: USB Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 NFC: Pairing Power ManagementWireless charging standard: Qi Charger input current: 2500m

DimensionsWidth: 130mmLength: 230mmThickness: 70mmWeight: 150g

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SolidWorks Student Edition. For Academic Use Only.

RELIABILITY & EASE OF REPAIR

Replacement parts will be available in the case of a fault with the product upon purchase software updates will also be avilable every two months to fix any problems that occure.there will also be updates available to make sure that the user has the most up to date version of the product.

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MANUFACTURING & COSTING The main wooden component would be manufactured using large batch manufacturing and CAM While some of the assembly, primarily the circuit boards (PCB) and the components that go onto the board, can be automated by machines, a lot of the assembly will have to be done by hand.

Cost £270-£300 (Rough Estimate)

Main Body: £30-£35 per partCharging Pad: £20 per partWristband: £30-£40 per partApp: £12000 for Inital development

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PERSONAL EVALUATONFINAL MODEL: MAIN BODYPart of the aesthetic of my design is that the light fits securely in the main body of the model however it was difficult for me to get the degree of accuracy I wanted by hand. The method I settled on to get the model as accurate as possible was to slice the main body of my CAD model into sections to create templates that I could then attach to sections of pink foam to create an accurate replica of the interior and exterior curves of the model. However I hadn’t taken into account the variance in size caused be the sanding so the ball I was using as a guide for the size of the light wouldn’t fit correctly into the curve. I then used P38 to shape the model to the most accurate level I could achieve by hand.

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BRANDING: FONTS PERSONAL EVALUATON

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I wanted the type face to reflect the product in the sense that it was in someway reflective of what the product looks like physically and also reflect the ideas behind the aesthetics such as balance, serenity and natural.

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SOLACE

“To achieve the impossible dream, try going to sleep” Joan Klempner

FINAL EXTERNAL EVALUATION

Over all my research and product are sound and it was felt that I had achieved what I had set out to do, the only negatives where that my interfaces could be improved on as they don't quite reflect the same principles as the rest of my design and My verbal presentation skills still need some work. The product is also quite expensive so I could maybe have looked into the costing's more thorough.

There was still some debate over the use and shape of the handle so following this final evaluation rather than leave the handle off altogether I redesigned it to have a more compact rounded shape.

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PROJECT EVALUATIONThoroughnessI feel that my initial research into the topic was very thorough as I wasn’t familiar with the topic of sleep deprivation to start with so I had to do a lot of background research; this was also helped by an interest in the subject. The topic chosen for the project I feel is particularly relevant because of the significant rise in current years of the awareness of the effects of sleep deprivation.

Target marketMy target market was quite broad but I feel that because of the nature of the project I would be hindering the potential of the Product if I were to narrow down the market anymore. However this being said research showed that am U.S seemed to be the market leaders for consumers of sleep aid products both in the technology and pharmaceutical markets the cost of my product could be hindrance as only a some of my intended user may not be willing to spend the money on such an expensive product however my research also indicated that users will buy products that work even if they are a more expen-sive. Design ProcessLooking back through my sketches and initial concepts my designs changed quite a lot especially with the wristband I feel that more modelling of different wristbands design would of been more beneficial to my project

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Consideration towards materials, costing, manufacturing and materialsI could have been more thorough with this section of my project especially with my costing as my product has worked out quite expensive. However I from my research into other similar products I feel that people would be willing to pay the money for something that works.

Consideration towards userThe whole project was about designing a product that will improve the overall well being of the user by enable the user to identify and solve issues with their sleeping habits and encourage long lasting behavioural change.

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PRODUCT EVALUATIONRelevance to briefI feel that the end product from this project full fills the brief. The external evaluators for this project work closely with those who suffers with sleep deprivation and I feel this gave me a greater insight in how to tailor my product more effectively to the needs of the user

Product CostMy product is expensive but I feel that the price is justifiable due to the content of the product; it would be hard for me to have reduced cost any further without deterioration in quality. I also feel the growing size of the wearable technology and sleep aids market and the increasing concern for the effect of sleep deprivation mean that there is definitely a market for my product.

AestheticsI am happy with the aesthetics of the main section of the product ie. The light however I feel that the wristband is that to the standard I wish it could be and I feel I could have designed this better along with the charging pad and made the products look more in sync aesthetically. So I would work on this more if I had time. The aesthetics of the app also need more work to tie altogether with the rest of the products.

BrandAgain I would of liked to work on the branding of my product more I feel I achieved what I wanted to an extent but I would of liked to have achieved a more modern and professional quality to my branding.

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UseI think there would definitely need to be some more development into the display and organisation of the data to make it as simple and easy to use as possible but apart from the App I feel that the product is simple to use as it can all be managed from one device either a mobile or a tablet Maintenance

BenefitsI feel that my research into the topic both first hand and secondary has allowed me to create a product that would help instigate long lasting behavioural change that would be genuinely beneficial to the well being of the user as well as allowing the user to self manage their own problem reducing the demand on The Health Service in terms of both time and money. It was suggested that the product would become obsolete after the user had regulated their sleep pattern again however my research showed that Insomnia is often recurring due to any number of reasons such as stress or changes in environment so I feel that when the user purchases my product they are making a lifelong investment in their health, the product grows and learns the longer it is used and will provide long lasting help in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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PERSONAL EVALUATION

StrengthsListened to advice and used it constructivelyThoroughly researched my topic and applied the knowledge well Stuck to my briefDesigned a very plausible productImproved model making skillsKept evaluators up to date throughout the project

WeaknessesI could of divided my time better between the different aspects of my productNot knowing enough about manufacturing and costingApp interfaces could be improvedNeed to work on my verbal communication Skills Could have managed my time better overall.

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