FitHome

Description

FitHome is a design challenge focused on creating a fitness dashboard for elderly individuals who want to live independently in their own homes. The goal of this design challenge is to develop a user-friendly and intuitive system that allows elderly users to track their fitness levels, monitor their health, and control home automation devices to enhance their quality of life. The fitness dashboard should cater to the specific needs and limitations of elderly users, providing them with personalized recommendations, reminders, and easy access to important information and functionalities.

Target user group

The target user group for this fitness dashboard design challenge is elderly people who desire to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle while benefiting from home automation technology. This includes individuals aged 65 and above who may have limited mobility, chronic health conditions, or disabilities. The target users may have varying levels of technological proficiency and may require simplified and accessible interfaces.

Consider these

The fitness dashboard should be easy to navigate and use for elderly users with varying levels of technological proficiency.

The dashboard should provide clear and concise information regarding the user's fitness levels, health metrics, and upcoming activities.

The system should effectively integrate with and control home automation devices to enhance the user's convenience and comfort.

Personalized recommendations and reminders should be provided to encourage and support the user's fitness goals and health management.

The design should prioritize accessibility, considering the potential limitations and disabilities of elderly users.

Research questions

What are the specific fitness and health tracking needs of elderly individuals?

How can home automation technology be effectively integrated into a fitness dashboard for elderly users?

What are the common challenges and limitations faced by elderly users when using fitness and home automation technology?

What types of interfaces and interaction methods are most suitable for elderly users with varying levels of technological proficiency?

What personalized recommendations and reminders would be most effective in motivating elderly users to achieve their fitness goals?

How can the fitness dashboard be designed to accommodate the physical and cognitive limitations of elderly users?

Research methods

User interviews

Observational studies

Surveys

Usability testing

Elderly focus groups

Sample content

{
  "user_profile": {
    "name": "John Smith",
    "age": 72,
    "gender": "Male",
    "primary_health_conditions": [
      "Arthritis",
      "Hypertension"
    ],
    "preferred_activities": [
      "Gentle Yoga",
      "Walking"
    ],
    "smart_home_devices": [
      "Smart Lighting",
      "Smart Thermostat",
      "Home Security System"
    ],
    "fitness_goals": [
      "Improve flexibility",
      "Maintain cardiovascular health"
    ]
  },
  "dashboard_data": {
    "step_count": 5000,
    "calories_burned": 300,
    "heart_rate": 80,
    "medication_reminder": "It's time to take your hypertension medication.",
    "upcoming_activities": [
      "Gentle Yoga - 10 AM",
      "Walk in the Park - 4 PM"
    ],
    "temperature": 72,
    "security_status": "Home secured"
  }
}