Open this publication in new window or tab >>2018 (English)In: Proceedings of NordDesign: Design in the Era of Digitalization, 2018, 2018Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]
The aim of the interdisciplinary HealthCloud pre-study project was twofold: to further
knowledge of user experiences of inclusive interface design specifically for an ageing
population, and to develop a digital service for senior persons with sensory decline to promote
healthy living and active ageing. A co-design approach was chosen to investigate the project
aim and knowledge and user experiences was jointly developed and evaluated in three
sequential steps in a participant-group of senior persons. In the design of the conceptual user
interface, the identified core aspect involved a strive for utility: quality of appropriateness in
use, and significance: how designs assume meaning in the ways they are used, as well as
simplicity: to reduce, organize, and making it enjoyable to use. The digital service outcome
consists of validation of previous research themes: keeping the family together; enjoying life
at home; being close to nature; self-development; and promoting conditions for healthy
ageing. The pre-study project outcomes are prototypes of digital health service content and
interfaces, aimed for a future digital HealthCloud service. Participants in the reference-group
found the developed interface easy to use regardless of previous computer skills and they
were also motivated and stimulated by the developed prototypes for promoting active ageing
on a daily basis. Participants also expressed a desire to display and recommend such digital
Series
DS ; 91
Keywords
User experience design, Inclusive design, Co-design, Active ageing
National Category
Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy Other Engineering and Technologies not elsewhere specified
Research subject
Industrial Design; Occupational therapy; Physiotherapy
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-71030 (URN)2-s2.0-85057183867 (Scopus ID)9789176851852 (ISBN)
Conference
13th Biennial Norddesign Conference, NordDesign 2018, Linköping, Sweden, August 14-17 2018
2018-09-292018-09-292019-01-16Bibliographically approved