Thesis idea

1. The exploration and development of recreational
therapeutic approaches to palliative care for
Milford Care Centre patients.

2. Visual Art Therapy
The exploration and development of recreational
therapeutic approaches to palliative care for
Milford Care Centre patients.

3. Visual Art Therapy
The exploration and development of recreational
therapeutic approaches to palliative care for
Milford Care Centre patients.

4. The exploration and development of recreational
therapeutic approaches to palliative care for
Milford Care Centre patients.

5. Overview
Art therapy & Inspiration Potential Devices
Motomed/Art room Learning Element
The idea Features
Users Positive aspects
When will it be used Design Problems
Design Process Tentative Schedule

6. Art Therapy (AT)
Why is it important?
Art therapy approaches
to palliative care
concentrating on artistic
input and interaction
from users
“AT is the use of art and
the creative process to
facilitate healing and a
sense of wellness” (Argosy
University)

7. Inspiration
Art Therapy with Older Adults

8. Inspiration
Art Therapy with Older Adults

9. The Motomed

10. The Art Room

11. The Idea
Electronic Art
Collaborative Art

12. Users
Palliative Care
Patients:
Diverse range of
illnesses
Different interests
and motivations

13. When it will be used
Relaxation; Morning,
Daytime, Evening.....

14. Design Process
Interviews with
Stakeholders
Observations of
patients interactions
with motomed
Prototype testing
(several)
Heuristic Evaluation

15. Virtual Painter
Design by KsanLab
who specialize in the
development of User-
Generated Content
tools.
Aim is to give people
the ability to unleash
their creativity,
express feelings and Touch Me Tender
connect with others.

16. Virtual Painter
Design by KsanLab
who specialize in the
development of User-
Generated Content
tools.
Aim is to give people
the ability to unleash
their creativity,
express feelings and Touch Me Tender
connect with others.

17. Potential
Devices DIY
Wacum tablet
electronics
LCD screen &
Backlight electronics
MacPro
Flash
Cintiq Graphic Tablet

18. Potential
Devices DIY
Wacum tablet
electronics
LCD screen &
Backlight electronics
MacPro
Flash
Cintiq Graphic Tablet

19. Potential Hacked ibook:
macbook tablet or
Devices II DIY cintiq
MacBook Tablet

20. Potential Hacked ibook:
macbook tablet or
Devices II DIY cintiq
MacBook Tablet

21. How to make
Multi-touch Pad
Materials:
Cardboard
Web cam
Computer
paper
Clear material; Glass

22. How to make
Multi-touch Pad
Materials:
Cardboard
Web cam
Computer
paper
Clear material; Glass

23. Learning element
jQuery: Making an
interactive picture:
History: links to wiki

24. Features
Shape predictions
Print out work
Easy to use menu

25. Positive Aspects
Users can use their
hands to draw/paint.
New Hobby
Share their work
Not worry about
making a mess!

26. Design Problems
Turning patients into How to put the three
designers instead of devices together?
making art ease of use?
What software to use
Will the users be
interested in making art
electronically?
Will technology suit the
elderly or will they be
intimidated by it?

27. Solutions
????????

28. Tentative
Schedule
30th April: Phase 1
• Visit Users
• Build two types of devices
• Design potential Interface
7th May: Decide which device is more feasible
14th May: Phase 2
• Tweak idea and design to suit user requirements
• Improve design
28th May: Prepare for 1st draft for supervisor
• Final decision on design and software
• Complete 1st written draft
18th June: Submit 1st draft to supervisor

29. Bibliography
http://www.deviantart.com/
http://www.visibreath.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQpr3W-YmcQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=NWyohh4c5H8&feature=player_embedded
http://www.itu.dk/~bardram/pmwiki/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW-a3SLnj_w&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=G86EiGEFvAU&feature=related
http://activityswapmeet.blogspot.com/

30. Bibliography
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Installation_art
http://www.slideshare.net/HelpingPsychology/art-therapy-as-an-
alternative-treatment
http://helpingpsychology.com/art-therapy-as-an-alternative-
treatment
http://moodbox.com/tour
http://www.ksanlab.com/about
http://cliptank.com/PeopleofInfluencePainting.htm
http://static.buildinternet.com/live-tutorials/interactive-picture/
index.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfX8mVicTcQ&NR=1