PROJECT DEFINITION

JEN BRISELLI . SL RAO . KATY TSAI . BRIAN YEE

WHATS THAT NOISE | GRADUATE STUDIO II | SPRING 2012

INFORMATION in my world
In our brainstorming sessions, we explored the role of information in our lives. We explored circumstances that included: too much information not enough information need for greater access need for tighter filters useful information meaningless information We asked ourselves,

Where is information a problem?

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prescription drug ingredients and patient information packaginging and marketing over-the-counter availability healthcare plans and insurance details sex education drug abuse programs self-diagnosis prescription vs. prevention

TERRITORY MAP
HEALTH INFORMATION: spheres of influence

family & friends

family health history caring for others (elders/youth) sexual health (individual + partner)

TERRITORY MAP
HEALTH INFORMATION: spheres of influence

family & friends

family health history caring for others (elders/youth) sexual health (individual + partner)

social pressure

health & disease awareness

society

TERRITORY MAP
HEALTH INFORMATION: spheres of influence

family & friends

family health history caring for others (elders/youth) sexual health (individual + partner)

medical references

alternative medicine

social pressure

health & disease awareness

society

TERRITORY MAP
HEALTH INFORMATION: spheres of influence

family & friends

family health history caring for others (elders/youth) sexual health (individual + partner)

medical references

packaging & patient info

alternative medicine

immunization records pharmaceutical research preventative care healthcare policy health & disease awareness

social pressure

institutions

society

TERRITORY MAP
HEALTH INFORMATION: spheres of influence

family & friends

family health history caring for others (elders/youth) sexual health (individual + partner)

medical references

packaging & patient info

alternative medicine

immunization records pharmaceutical research preventative care healthcare policy health & disease awareness

social pressure

sex & drug education programs healthcare plans

institutions

society

TERRITORY MAP
HEALTH INFORMATION: spheres of influence

family & friends

family health history caring for others (elders/youth) sexual health (individual + partner)

mental health doctor-patient care

medical references

packaging & patient info

alternative medicine maintaining privacy social pressure

immunization records pharmaceutical research preventative care healthcare policy health & disease awareness

sex & drug education programs healthcare plans

institutions

society

TERRITORY MAP
HEALTH INFORMATION: spheres of influence

family & friends

family health history caring for others (elders/youth) sexual health (individual + partner)

mental health doctor-patient care self-diagnosis maintaining privacy information sharing & collaboration

medical references

packaging & patient info

alternative medicine

immunization records pharmaceutical research preventative care healthcare policy

social pressure

sex & drug education programs healthcare plans

health & disease awareness

institutions

society

TERRITORY MAP
HEALTH INFORMATION: spheres of influence

family & friends

family health history caring for others (elders/youth) sexual health (individual + partner)

mental health doctor-patient care self-diagnosis maintaining privacy information sharing & collaboration

medical references

packaging & patient info

alternative medicine

immunization records pharmaceutical research preventative care healthcare policy

social pressure

sex & drug education programs healthcare plans

health & disease awareness

institutions

society

TERRITORY MAP
HEALTH INFORMATION: spheres of influence

family & friends

family health history caring for others (elders/youth) sexual health (individual + partner)

mental health doctor-patient care self-diagnosis maintaining privacy information sharing & collaboration

medical references

packaging & patient info

alternative medicine

immunization records pharmaceutical research preventative care healthcare policy

social pressure

sex & drug education programs healthcare plans

health & disease awareness

institutions

society

NEXT STEPS
Explore health information territory in search of accessible user groups with immediate needs Identify design opportunities within the chosen user group

LONG TERM GOALS

Innovate solutions that help individuals nagivate health information in a more confident and empowered manner Enable individuals to make healthier decisions

GOALS IN SUMMARY...
Its a bit of a Goldilocks problem...

GOALS Thank You.

GOALS IN SUMMARY...
Health is an important part of everyones identity and quality of life. Theres a wealth of health-related information in the world, but too many people struggle to access and make sense of the information they need. We believe health-related information is a space rich with design opportunities, especially on a personal level. We aim to explore this territory and identify strategies to improve health literacy. When people are better able to navigate the different spheres of influence that govern the information they both share and receive about their own health, they can make better informed decisions about their own health.