Brainstorming
For our project, we have to design and prototype a fitness tracker. We started by brainstorming
a few ideas. The initial idea was to build a product similar to the fitbit. This wearable device
would track the heart rate and the steps of the user, feeding the information back to a mobile
application. This information would then be used to direct the user toward a more
health-focused lifestyle. However, we decided against this idea, as it is already a product.
We then discussed a few more ideas such as glasses and just a basic health tracking app.
a few ideas. The initial idea was to build a product similar to the fitbit. This wearable device
would track the heart rate and the steps of the user, feeding the information back to a mobile
application. This information would then be used to direct the user toward a more
health-focused lifestyle. However, we decided against this idea, as it is already a product.
We then discussed a few more ideas such as glasses and just a basic health tracking app.
After a few ideas were bounced around, we began to discuss a concept for wireless
earphones that would track the users' heartbeat. This information would then be used by
the app to create a personalised workout mix for the user based on the heart rate and the
bpm of the music played. The music would be used in place of a personal trainer. Different
songs with different beats per minute could be used to change workouts. Some being faster
paced some being slower.
The app could also be used to monitor abnormalities in the users’ heart rate and could even
make recommendations to the user, such as advising a trip to the doctors.
earphones that would track the users' heartbeat. This information would then be used by
the app to create a personalised workout mix for the user based on the heart rate and the
bpm of the music played. The music would be used in place of a personal trainer. Different
songs with different beats per minute could be used to change workouts. Some being faster
paced some being slower.
The app could also be used to monitor abnormalities in the users’ heart rate and could even
make recommendations to the user, such as advising a trip to the doctors.
Below is an image of some of our initial sketches during the brainstorming process.
Ethics
We liked this idea but we also had to consider some dangers with this type of product. For
example, if users are listening to music, there may be some issues with their spatial
awareness. For example, the user may not pay attention when they’re crossing roads, or
they may not be aware of safety measures such as fire alarms. We would also need to
ensure that users don’t overwork themselves, hence it would be necessary to allow the
app to recognise when the user should take a break. This functionality could be something
that the app improves on overtime as it learns the users' health profile.
example, if users are listening to music, there may be some issues with their spatial
awareness. For example, the user may not pay attention when they’re crossing roads, or
they may not be aware of safety measures such as fire alarms. We would also need to
ensure that users don’t overwork themselves, hence it would be necessary to allow the
app to recognise when the user should take a break. This functionality could be something
that the app improves on overtime as it learns the users' health profile.
Recruitment
Our recruitment strategy involves 18-30 year olds of both genders, and they also need to
be interested in fitness and music.
be interested in fitness and music.
We would start by standing around in a public area and ask random people questions
about the product. If they seem interested ask them for their email so you can send them
more information about the product.
about the product. If they seem interested ask them for their email so you can send them
more information about the product.
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