How Might We Make Family Informatics?

Nikolaos Batalas, Eric Hekler,Airi Lampinen, Lisa Koeman, Yang Yang

Family Informatics Model

1. Resilience beyond Individual UseConflict of interestData sharing & privacyFamily storytellingFamily values

• Resilience over the LifetimeWhat happens over time?Changes in family contextSeasonalityStability of the behaviourDisruptive life events

“Stress Test” for Mainstreaming PI

“Stress Test” case: FitBit

1. Resilience beyond Individual Use

Support the family, not just individualsFamily motivates, not the systemFreedom of expressionSupport the family story

• Resilience over the Lifetime

Conscious input only when “special”Daily input disappearsVisualize around patterns & special eventsAcknowledge lifecycles & seasonality

“Stress Test” case: FitBit

FitBit Family Dashboard

FitBit Family Dashboard

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