Cozy Case

Cozy Case

Product Design + PROTOTYPING

Product Design + PROTOTYPING

APRIL 2023

APRIL 2023

Rendered model of the case

She has a few health issues, including knee problems, cataract, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Mrs. Navale has a personal white-colored polybag where she keeps her money, keys, and some other belongings. She is very protective of her belongings and does not allow anyone to open her bag. She keeps the bag under her pillow while she sleeps and carries it with her whenever she leaves the house.

Brief

Design a personal organizer for elderly which supports privacy and comfort

Secondary Research

She has a few health issues, including knee problems, cataract, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Mrs. Navale has a personal white-colored polybag where she keeps her money, keys, and some other belongings. She is very protective of her belongings and does not allow anyone to open her bag. She keeps the bag under her pillow while she sleeps and carries it with her whenever she leaves the house.

Primary Research

  • Elderly people often have a personal item that they keep close to them.

  • This item may be a piece of jewelry, a religious object, or a memento from their past.

  • The item may be important to them for emotional or sentimental reasons.

  • Elderly people may also have a specific way of organizing their belongings.


    Research goal : To understand how elderly people organize and carry their belongings.

Primary Persona

She has a few health issues, including knee problems, cataract, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Mrs. Navale has a personal white-colored polybag where she keeps her money, keys, and some other belongings. She is very protective of her belongings and does not allow anyone to open her bag. She keeps the bag under her pillow while she sleeps and carries it with her whenever she leaves the house.

Key Insights

Size and weight

Accessibility

Durability

Labeling

Privacy

Versatility

Simple

design

Belongingness

Easy to

clean

Belongingness

Accessibility

Privacy

Checklist (Usability Requirement)

Personalized

The organizer is customizable, allowing elderly individuals to personalize it with their name or other identifying information, making it easy to find and identify.

Sturdy

Despite its lightweight design, the organizer is made from high-quality materials that are strong and durable, ensuring that it can withstand the rigors of daily use.

Hidden Features

The organizer features hidden compartments and pockets, allowing elderly individuals to store and secure personal items such as medicine, keys, and money.

Lightweight

The organizer is designed to be lightweight and easy to carry, making it a convenient storage solution for elderly individuals who may have difficulty carrying heavier items.

Versatility

An organizer that can accommodate a range of items and purposes, such as storing medication, money, and keys, can make it more useful and practical.

soft

The organizer is made from a soft and comfortable material that is gentle on the skin and won't cause discomfort or irritation.

Ideation Clustering

She has a few health issues, including knee problems, cataract, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Mrs. Navale has a personal white-colored polybag where she keeps her money, keys, and some other belongings. She is very protective of her belongings and does not allow anyone to open her bag. She keeps the bag under her pillow while she sleeps and carries it with her whenever she leaves the house.