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Android App for mothers of infants and toddlers designed by Carnegie Mellon students Emily Sappington, James Laslavic and Somya Jampala
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Mobile Application for parents of an infant or toddlerBasic Interaction Design Fall 2011 | Emily Sappington, James Laslavic, Somya Jampala
User-group brainstorm
Parents of infants/ toddlers
Balanced diet
Medical concerns
Behavior diagnosisSocialize (other kids)
Mothers
Media/ Entertainment
Toys/ play objects
Baby yoga
Active-ness
Baby language
Interaction with pets
Physical developmentFun
Weight/ fitness
Lack of sleep
Management of time
Social networking
Materials
Learning
Mental development
Discipline
Nutrition
Baby food products
Eating schedule
Allergies
Infections
Vaccinations
Baby care/ cleanliness
Emergency care
Hearing, eye, speech problems
We brainstormed on the different issues related to parents of infants and toddlers.
Problem statements for parents of infants/ toddlers
Parents/ Mother Medical concerns
Behavior development
Nutrition
Where can I do with other parents while
the kids play?
Where can I meet other parents? Is it clean?
When should my child be vaccinated?
Getting enough nutrients?Is my child eating enough?
What should I start with? Is my child hitting right milestones?
What activities can I do with my child?
What can I brag about?
How will my child develop a sleep schedule?
What are the signs of autism?
What is an appropriate disciplinary response?
How do I make my child shut?
Do I need to contact the doctor?
How should I take care of my child in different temperatures?
What are the healthier options?
How do I know that my child has eye, speech problems?
What should I not feed? How often should I feed?
How do I monitor allergies?
What can I cook rather than buy?
Why is my child so picky, what should I do?
Where are other parents?
Where can I get a baby-sitter?
How can I share my child’s experience with my spouse?
We brainstormed on the different problem statements for the parents of infants/ toddlers.
Stake-holders
Parents
Baby-sitters
Pre-schools
Grandparents
Day-care centres
Relatives
Teachers
Pediatricians
Hospitals
Children’s Organizations
Children’s Product Companies
American Academy of Pediatrics
Autism Speaks
Zero to Three Policy Center
Child Development Association
Toy Companies
Gerber
The potential stake-holders for this mobile application would range from parents to doctors and day-care centres to children organizations.
Research synthesis
We interviewed 6 sets of parents to get their insights.
6 interviewees aged 34 – 42 years Having baby aged between 6 – 16 months First-time parents Mothers – working part-time and non-workingLiving in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Texas, California, Pennsylvania
User interviews
How much help did you get from family in taking care of the baby?What do you do when you have questions and concerns? Why? How often do you ask questions?Do you often question ‘what is the right way to do it’?How often do you call you pediatrician/ask them questions?
Do you consult alternative medicine sources?Do you do anything to monitor your child’s cognitive development?When do you find that you wonder about your child’s development?Do you talk/ brag/ share about your child’s development?How do you record your child’s development?
How do you manage time with child and other activities? What activities do you do with your child when you have free time?Do you base your interactions with your child on their development? Do you discuss when you see a different behavior in your child? Whom do you discuss it with?
Research & Persona synthesis
Persona 1: Jane, 36 years old
New-born baby girl Chelsea First-time parent Not working, used to be a real estate agent Lives in Chicago
Parents visit often Attends library group meetings Read books on parenting while pregnant
End goalsWants to do the right activities with Chelsea at the right age Wants to document all the moments of Chelsea’s milestones
Life style goalsWants to be well aware generally and as a mother Likes to document to keep memories
Jane and her daughter Chelsea on a Summer vacation
Persona 2: Christina, 38 years old
7 month-old baby boy William First-time parent Working part-time doing freelance work Lives in New York
Is determined to be a “cool mom” Views blogs on parenting between work calls Baby-sits her sister’s 12 month-old daughter Sarah
End goalsWants to plan activities to play with William Wants to follow development milestones of Sarah
Life style goalsWants to be well-organized Want to manage her time well for William and her work
Christina and her son William walking on a sunny Spring day
Transitions
Buttons in grey or white become blue when hit or active Transitioning the scroll-slider to different ages, sliding left to right
Active State - in “Play Now” mode“Add Photo” being pressed,turns blue to confirm hit
Add your baby’s profile
Opening the FirstSteps App
Browse activities
Select Activity
Share
More
Play Now(first new activity of
baby’s age)
first time user
(default to baby’s age)
scroll to specific age
play
play and record
view recordings
favorites
past activities
gallery
delete
add to favorites
List of baby profiles(home screen)
returning user
Color choices allow for easy recognition of different button hit areas
Inspiration was drawn from websites and brands that are familiar to our user. The color schemes are obviously targeted towards mothers, but don’t have an overly feminine aesthetic as shades of pink might.
Menu Item & MainAccent Color
Back-ground Color &mainicons
Text ColorHighlight & Accent Color for Pressed Buttons(Android standard)
1. Make a baby’s profile2. Play now3. Share4. Browse5. More and favorites
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1. Make a baby’s profile2. Play now3. Share4. Browse5. More and favorites
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1. Make a baby’s profile2. Play now3. Share4. Browse5. More and favorites
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1. Make a baby’s profile2. Play now3. Share4. Browse5. More and favorites
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1. Make a baby’s profile2. Play now3. Share4. Browse5. More and favorites
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1. Make a baby’s profile2. Play now3. Share4. Browse5. More and favorites
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1. Make a baby’s profile2. Play now3. Share4. Browse5. More and favorites
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1. Make a baby’s profile2. Play now3. Share4. Browse5. More and favorites
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1. Make a baby’s profile2. Play now3. Share4. Browse5. More and favorites
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1. Make a baby’s profile2. Play now3. Share4. Browse5. More and favorites
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1. Make a baby’s profile2. Play now3. Share4. Browse5. More and favorites
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1. Make a baby’s profile2. Play now3. Share4. Browse5. More and favorites
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1. Make a baby’s profile2. Play now3. Share4. Browse5. More and favorites
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1. Make a baby’s profile2. Play now3. Share4. Browse5. More and favorites
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1. Make a baby’s profile2. Play now3. Share4. Browse5. More and favorites
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1. Make a baby’s profile2. Play now3. Share4. Browse5. More and favorites
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