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Bodystorming is an interaction design technique to help the prototype get a sense of what is necessary for a product or tool. Bodystorming allows the creator to image what it is like to be the user. It allows the prototype to find flaws in systems, correct a system and/ or have empathy for the user.

For instance, if a prototype was bodystorming a visually impaired individual they would be able to understand the limitation, what may help and develop a better product. Moreover, they would also develop empathy for the client.

Bodystorming is a necessary tool in order for the creator to understand the product they are developing. It does not make sense for the creator to develop something before researching it. This is why many designs fail, as they do not take simple research steps to understand the job. For instance, a group on managers changing a cashiers system. They would develop a better system if they tried using the current system or even worked as a cashier for a day as they would gather first hand evidence of the flaws.

Group Work: Name: Julia Cosme Partner: Harrison Herns

The system who have developed is a locating device for an elderly woman with a slight hearing and vision limitation, and is arthritic. Firstly we set out our parameters to determine the scope of our product. We are assuming the woman has a current dispensing machine that she is able to successful use. Secondly, we are creating a product that will help her find her medication when she has misplaced it or having difficulty finding it.

A chip will be embedded at the bottom of the dispenser and use near field communication that will be downloaded onto an application that can be loaded to a watch or phone. The phone and watch have GPS which allows the device to locate the dispenser. The device helps guide the woman by using both text in large bold font and loudly dictates the location. Eg1 Take 20 steps forward.

Moreover, there is a panic function that the client can press to alert help. It will first alert the first of kin and then the authorities. This is an added safety feature. Also, there is an buttom that will alert the pharmacy that there is a refill needed and delivery needed. This will help limit the amount the eldery woman needs to remember. It also keeps a record of refills and prescriptions taken for physicians and many elderly people forget to take their medication.

As established in our parameters we did not design the actually dispenser. If we did develop it as a packaged technology we would be sure to make sure it is easy to open and use. Moreover, that there is little strength needed to dispense the pills and large movement are necessary. We would also test both the technology and dispenser on a large focus group with varying levels of vision, arthritic and hearing impairments. See mind map.