CIBO
A personal recipe archive designed to help you choose and cook recipes. The simple and creative interface invites you to try new things while allowing you to share family delicacies for generations to come.
ID • UX / UI • Service
Aging
in Place
BRIEF: In collaboration with residents from Warmhearth Village a community for seniors, we designing a product that addressed their specific needs that relate to aging.
Stage 1.
Designing for the Overlooked
Depressed seniors can often fall into poor dieting habits which can result to various medical problems.
Cooking has been proven to increase concentration and reduced stress.
Seniors were the target for the product due to the fact that they were a user group that was often overlooked.
The opportunities are endless with a user that is willing to try new things
How can we create a product for isolated seniors that create an environment that promotes positive mental health and learning.
Key Takeaways
1 in 5 of elderly seniors have a depressive disorder.
-World Health Organization
Daily creative activities, such as cooking, have been linked to flourishing and mental well-being.
Cookbooks take too much counter space, difficult to read, can get outdated, don’t inspire cooking
Apps introduce issues with dexterity and vision when using a small screen. Apps aren’t universal.
“Many people tell me to stay physically active but, I believe there needs to be a higher emphasis on mental health. At my age its important for me to keep my mind active and learn new things.”
Warmhearth Resident
STAKEHOLDER MAP
Main Stakeholders
Supporting Actors
Its important to understand that the primary user (the senior) might not be the person initially purchasing the product. Even after purchase Cibo will be used by their friends and family aswell. Keeping in mind these other stakeholders is key to understand the overall experience of the product.
Design Goal.
How can we design a hands an experience that promotes positive mental well being through food?
Moving forward, these design goals will drive features and design decisions we create for our solution. Our solution should:
Positive Mind
Guiding our user's to have positive mental stimulants throughout the day.
Universal Solution
The solution should be an activity that everyone can participate in no matter who they are.
Social
The product should inspire socializing / flourish in a social setting.
Stage 2.
Timeless Aesthetic
Simple & Timeless: The hardware needed to be intuitive and direct while still providing an aesthetic that would be a show piece in any kitchen. It was important from a usability perspective that senior's needs pertaining to visibility, dexterity, and hearing impairment were considered and addressed when designing the form. Mid-century references were used as visual inspiration as it was something easily identifiable with this user group.
The shape gives Cibo an appliance like design that stands out. The large screen and easy to grip form are paramount in the overall design.
Removable Speaker
Faceted Bezel
Large OLED Screen
Indents for Mobility
270 mAh battery for weeks of power. Recharges through inductive charger.
Wifi enabled. So you can securely download new recipes to try.
Easy cleanable surface makes maintenance of the device simple
Voice activated for added mobility around the kitchen
*Click screens to expand
Stage 3.
Interface
UI
Opening screen asks you how many servings are going to be prepared. Cibo then brings the user on a journey across the globe by choosing where the user wants the recipe to come from.
Portion size is chosen by rotating the bezel to specify how many are eating. Recipes will automatically use ingredient amounts to match this.
A video appears in the center of the screen during prep as a visual aid. This coincides with a timer like system that progresses as a step is completed.
CIBO
Stage 4.
Presenting at the Cooper Hewitt Museum (NYC)
Cibo was selected to be apart of an exhibit on Accessibility and Inclusion at the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York. 20 students from Universities across the country presented a broad range of products and services that combatted different issues in disability.
Cibo: 17:17
Q&A: 33:54