UX Design & Research ProjectLuggage Project

ID 202 Studio ll Julia Young North Carolina State University juliayoung2000@gmail.com

Interest Group Children with autism from

ages 3-6

Problem Statment Young children with autism become overwhelmed when exposed to

stimulants for extended periods of time. This causes air travel to become extremly stressful for the child and parent due to the large crowds, loud

noises, and disorganized schedule that comes with traveling.

To develop a bag that allows children with autism to fit in with their peers, while still having access to their coping items, giving them a better quality of

life while traveling in or with large crowds.

Mission Statement

RDU Observations - Over an hour period observations were done at the RDU airport, located in Raleigh North Carolina - Videos were taken then re-watched to mark how many of each bag there was, this included roller luggage, duffel bags, and book bags - 52 carry-on luggage - 66 book bags - 10 duffel bags - This evidence, as well as the survey, showed that book bags were the most commonly used while traveling, and would guide the design to something that was hands-free

Observations

Information Gathered from Survey

Luggage Research

- Respondents were from ages 18-24 - The primary reason for travel was Vacation - The most common method of travel was with a book bag - People who responded to the survey said they liked the material of their bag due to its flexibility - When asked what features they would improve, most responses asked for a laundry compartment and better quality material. -Most common price range when shopping for a Carry-on was $30 to $50. -Additional Space: When asked what they liked most about their bag, responses indicated that multiple pockets were preferred, but only if they served a specific purpose. Ex: Computer pocket with extra padding

Research what is autism

Symptoms

Causes

Genetic and enviormental factors that influence early brain development

Affected by Autism

About 67 million people worldwide have Autism

Sensitivities

Children with Autism are

hyposensitive or

hypersensitive to sight, smells, touch, and noise

Delayed and disordered language

Impaired social interaction

Restricted range of interest

1 in 3 develop other mental health difficulties due to

lack of support

ASD

A neurological condition that affects the way a person experiences and interacts with the world

Diagnosis

Usually diagnosed

within the first 3 years of life

17 percent Increase per year

50,000 students

age out of school aid program’s

Research, What is Autism?

1 in 68 children have Autism

Compression or weighted vest

A variety of fidget items are carried

that clip to a bag or are in a container

Headphones are normally carried with children to block out

noise

Weighted blankets to cover child when

stressed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgDR_gYk_a8&t=60s

Most Common Coping Items

Electronics are used to entertain and

keep track of schedules

Color Preferences

Greens are the safest colors for ASD. According to child psychologist Lynne Harrison,

soft green is one of the best colors for environments of children with autism.

The color blue is soothing and considered ideal for children with autism. The color blue is an

used as a de-stressor.

Studies have shown that many children with autism prefer light hues of pink. The color pink is

used for comfort.

Neurotypical

On Spectrum

Red is a very powerful color. But for someone with ASD, red can look fluorescent or even vibrate with intensity. For children with autism, bright white can be so overwhelming that it can hurt their eyes. Bright white surfaces, in particular, especially if the surfaces are highly reflective.

Researchers have found that colors appear more vibrant for children with autism. Of the children tested, 85% saw colors with greater intensity than neurotypical children.

Senses

#1

#2

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Competitive Analysis

Reinforced Bottom

Name Tag Security strap

Vest in straps

Straps are adjustable

Cushioned straps

Multiple compartments

opening on all sides

Significant Interviews

Age: 48 Work: Housewife Family: Married, has two children, the oldest is 23, youngest is 20 Location: Wilmington, NC Travel: Travels during holiday’s

Motivation when purchasing luggage

Adabpibility

Price

Material

Weight

Compartments

Frustrations

- The child gets distracted or overwhelmed and can run away or falls to the ground -Tries to eat inanimate objects, things found on the ground or around him- Trying to get dressed in the morning due to the material of clothes - Trying to keep the child entertained

Beckie Todd Age: 48Occupation: Housewife Becky Todd has two sons, one 23 and 20 year old son named Ryan, who has Autism. She travels a lot with her husband since he is in the military. They carry a weighted blanket with them everywhere for when Ryan was overstimulated as a child. TSA has become easy because of how much they travel. They put all their things that Ryan needed into one carry-on bag, but there wasn’t enough room for it under the seat, so they had to go back and forth to get things he wanted. They were no iPads, so she had to entertain him using toys, chewies, snacks, and old cell phones.

Beckie Todd

“Whenever Ryan was overstimulated we would have to get a

weighted blanket to wrap over him”

Pain Points

- Getting everything to fit into one bag

- Getting items from overhead

compartment to Ryan

- Carrying heavy items around

Information Gathered - Many children fly to Duke from out of state - Bringing a weighted blanket/vest is key, as well as bringing a favorite toy - Variety in the fabric is important - Overstimulated children tend to sit on the ground or run away to escape from stimulation - Overstimulated children respond positively to a compressing vest or weighted blanket for a limited amount of time

Duke Center of Autism and Brain Development

Dr. Tenenbaum

Associates

Pain Points

Large crowds can be overwhelming

Easy access to coping items

Saftey of child in new or stressful situations

Keeping child entertained

The parent can keep the child safe without impacting the range of motion for the child.

The child’s items will be able to convert from hyposensitive to hypersensitive

while still fitting in with their peers.

The child is able to access comfort themselves, even when mom or dad aren’t around.

Stress Relief

Fitting in with peers

Accessibility

Hills

Key:

Who

What

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Hill

Stress Relief

The parent can keep the child safe through

security precautions that secure the safety of

the child and that flows with the design.

Hill

The child’s items will be able to convert from hypo sensitive to hyper sensitive while still fitting

in with thier peers.

Fitting in with peers

Hill

Child is able to access comfort themselves, even when mom

and dad aren’t around.

Accessibility

Selection

-Incorporates main coping item - Vest built into the bag - Secures immediate safety of the child - Multiple compartments for other items carried - Straps that allow chewies and other coping things to be pinned to bag for immediate access

Prototypes

Prototype

- One-fourth scale

- Canvas fabric

- Buckles with adjustable straps

- Bulky when in the bag straps

Prototype

- Full scale

- Zipper instead of buckles

- Made of cotton material

- Adjustable straps

- Rounded front pocket

Childrenly

Validation

Cushioned front pocket for noise

cancelling headphones

Vest that is hidden until needed

Can make vest tighter through straps

Thicker material used on bottom for

durability

Side pocket specifically for food and snacks with

reinforced lining

Interior pocket that is cushioned for electronics

Bag yolk for comfrotable

wearing

Security strap for child’s saftey

The parent can keep the child safe without impacting the

range of motion for the child.

The child’s items will be able to convert from hyposensitive to hypersensitive while still fitting in with thier peers.

Child is able to access comfort themselves, even when mom or

dad isn’t around

Hills

Hidden headphones

Saftey through security strap

Coping items can be clipped to bag or put in

pocket

Vest can be hidden through strap pockets

Cushioned electronics in

bag keep items safe and always

accesible

Pocket for snacks that is

easily accesible for parent and

child

Laminated cotton exterior

Headphone cushioning made from Bloom Foam

Thick nylon adjustable straps

Bamboo fabric for

inside lining

Bottom 1050 denier fabric Nylon buckles

Brass Zippers

Materials

Tyvek for inner lining of right

pocket

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