An introduction slide deck for one of the 2017 Design Innovation Projects which will be undertaken in collaboration with the XDs. The presentation was delivered by Alex Barclay and Katharina Lederle. The Design Innovation Project is run by the Institute for Design Innovation at Loughborough University in London http://www.lborolondon.ac.uk/

1. BRIEFING SESSION
Sleep disruption brief
Loughborough University
February 2017

2. Introductions

3. PROBLEM:
Not sleeping well costs the UK economy £40 billion a year and creates
widespread mental distress.
However, and despite excellent research work done in the field of sleep and
sleep science. much of good thinking and knowledge of sleep remains just
that and not acted upon.
This means that the vicious circle of sleep disruption goes on. Many millions
of people continue to suffer from bad sleep which may impact on their
mental health and wellbeing.
Brief – problem statement

4. HYPOTHESIS:
We know that certain activities (mental and physical) and behaviours can
lead to problems sleeping.
We also know certain behaviours and activities help people sleep better.
So the question is: how can we create solutions that support people who
have problems sleeping to adopt more of the sleep promoting behaviours/
activities in a way that lasts over time?
Also how can we do this in a way that represents a value proposition for
people using the solution and for those supplying it
(e.g. the NHS or other supplier)?
Brief – top level hypothesis

5. Outputs and outcomes
Outputs
• End user research
• Innovation sprint
• Landscape analysis
• Case studies
• Personas and user journeys
• Ideas and dialogue
• Wireframes and use cases
• Low fidelity prototypes
• Pro forma business cases
Outcomes
• Accelerated learning
• Better network
• User centred propositions
• Great credential for course
• Better employment
prospects