Elderly people are not confident in using new technology, unless being taught how to properly.. Step by step Elderly people are comfortable using basic technology/functions As a whole, elderly people struggled to use technology without guidance

1. INTERACTION DESIGN
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ALEX | VIKNESH | KAV | LAWRENCE

2. • Elderly people are not confident in using
new technology, unless being taught how to
properly.. Step by step
• Elderly people are comfortable using basic
technology/functions
• As a whole, elderly people struggled to use
technology without guidance
EMPATHIC CONVERSATION THEMES

3. OBSERVATION THEMES
NO PUBLIC
WATER FOUNTAIN
SAFETY &
SECURITY
DISCOMFORT WITH
COLD BENCH
NO PUBLIC
WIFINO PUBLIC
SOCIAL INTERACTION

4. PROBLEM STATEMENT
MAIN PROBLEM?
The problem was mentioned in the previous slides
such as no water, discomfort with the bench etc
which effects a universal audience from elderly
people to a younger audience.
LOCATION OF PROBLEM?
Canterbury high street (from observation findings)
which can be seen on the right from our
photograph.

5. WHEN PROBLEM OCCURS?
Problems can occur any time, for example the lack of
water is a all year round issue, whereas the
discomfort regarding the bench will most likely occur
during the winter.
IMPLEMENTATION CONSTRAINTS?
• Cost
• Space it will take up
PROBLEM STATEMENT

6. SOLUTION – WHIMSICAL BENCH
https://youtu.be/ih41k--w-BQ

7. IMPLEMENTED SOLUTION

8. FUNCTIONS – SOLAR PANEL
SOLAR PANEL
• Solar panels will be custom fitted to generate 1.4kw of power
for a day with 5 hours of sunlight.
• The power consumption of the bench when everything turned
to full power running all day would be 0.81kw.
• System will generate 500w of power which can provide lighting
for local businesses at reduced rate.
• The money made from this can pay for the bench over time and
the cost of upkeep for 10 years.

9. • The bench will be heated by a 1000watt radiant heater using solar energy.
• Variable intensity controls( low, medium and high) that are pressure sensitive. The
High intensity is only available when the temperature of the environment is below 1
Degrees Celsius.
• Peak hours = default power intensity will be low so bench is slightly warm.
• When someone sits on the bench, the intensity will increase to
medium intensity.
• During off peak times, the bench will heat up when you are sat on it.
FUNCTIONS – HEATING
HEATING

10. FUNCTIONS – WATER FOUNTAIN
• The solar panel at the top has been designed with a slight
angle towards the centre, so that a water drop that fall on
this surface will eventually reach the centre and enter into
the system.
• Entered water will then pass through a filter and end up in
a storage tank with a capacity of 60 litres.
• Right below the storage tank is the dispenser which offers
this water in cold or hot condition using the energy
provided by the solar panels.

11. FUNCTIONS - SHELTER
• Including the solar panel in our bench, the panel
itself will act as a resourceful shelter towards users
who would like to use the bench.
• The solar panel will not only keep users dry during
the rain, but also all electronics within the bench
will be kept dry – thus preventing any electrical
hazards.

12. FUNCTIONS – LED SCREEN/GAME
GAME
• Powered by Nvidia k1 processer
• It will have a touch screen control panel led display menu
• Tutorial videos
LED SCREEN
• Incorporated a sound activator game where there will be a
default song, and will keep playing the same song until more
people interact
• Spotify streaming service

13. • Wi-Fi (4g)
• CCTV camera to monitor users and to prevent crime
• Led lights to light up the bench
• Pressure sensitive sensors
• Speakers to play sound from local radio stations/keep people informed about the weather, traffic etc
• Spotify streaming service
• SOS service
• Phone charging
OTHER FEATURES

14. DESIGN SOLUTION AS A WHOLE
AESTHETICS
FUNCTIONALITY
• Sit
• Interact
• Hydrate
• Play games
• Listen to songs
• Comfort/warmth
• Educate
• Charge phone
• Shelter
INTERACTION
• User centred game involving more
than one person
• Charging phones as a group, thus
enhancing interaction
• General comfort for all users
ETHICAL ISSUES
There are no ethical issues.

15. ENVIRONMENT
• Clear gap in the Canterbury city centre
opposite Café Rouge which currently has old
worn out benches outside – our unique and
innovative bench will fit within that sector
TECHNOLOGY
• Everything within the bench is powered by solar
energy – the rain water will be filtered to provide
clean water to hydrate the public
TIME
• The bench can be used at all times, from winter
where the bench will be heated to summer
providing cold fresh water to users
DESIGN SOLUTION AS A WHOLE

16. DESIGN SOLUTION CONCLUSION
• Discomfort with bench - Heated seats
• Lack of drinking water - Public water fountain
• No social interaction - Music oriented game
• Safety and security - CCTV and SOS service
SOLUTIONPROBLEM

18. FUTURE SCOPE
• Expand public high street bench to other public spaces such as parks
and bus stops
• Include another game
• NFC (near field communications)

19. Q & A
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!