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| ===== Acknowledgement | ===== Acknowledgement | ||
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| + | Our team would like to express our special thanks of gratitude to our project supervisors and ISEP's and INESCTEC teachers as well as our principal Benedita Malheiro who gave us the golden opportunity to do this wonderful project on the topic Smart Companion, which also helped us in doing a lot of Research and we came to know about so many new things we are really thankful to them. | ||
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| ===== Glossary ===== | ===== Glossary ===== | ||
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| ===== - Introduction ===== | ===== - Introduction ===== | ||
| - | The European Project Semester (EPS) is a project-based ‘course’. The initial part of the EPS course is centered around a series of seminars and tutorials covering hard and soft skills, subject/ | + | The European Project Semester (EPS) is a project-based ‘course’. The initial part of the EPS course is centered around a series of seminars and tutorials covering hard and soft skills, subject/ |
| ==== - Presentation ==== | ==== - Presentation ==== | ||
| - | Students from 4 different countries have come together to achieve a common goal: the development of a smart companion for people who struggle with anxiety. Academic project developed within European Project Semester at Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto in the first semester 2022.Although all members of the team come from different fields of study, with different interests, values, knowledge and skills, the team is determined to work together for the same goal and to share information while developing the final project. Furthermore, | + | Students from 4 different countries have come together to achieve a common goal: the development of a smart companion for people who struggle with anxiety. Academic project developed within European Project Semester at Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto in the first semester |
| The background of each is presented in the following Table: | The background of each is presented in the following Table: | ||
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| * Project Management has to be carried out after PMBOK or Scrum. | * Project Management has to be carried out after PMBOK or Scrum. | ||
| ==== - Functional Tests ==== | ==== - Functional Tests ==== | ||
| - | In order to verify the good functionality of the prototype, it is necessary to carry out checks and tests for ergonomics, hardware and software according to **Table {{ref> | + | To verify the good functionality of the prototype, it is necessary to carry out checks and tests for ergonomics, hardware, and software according to **Table {{ref> |
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| - | Anxiety is a key part of several different disorders. Like panic disorder where you experience recurring panic attacks at unexpected times. A person with panic disorder may live in fear of the next panic attack. Also, a phobia is an excessive fear of a specific object, situation, or activity. As well as social anxiety disorder, an extreme fear of being judged by others in social situations. Obsessive-compulsive disorder, is recurring irrational thoughts that lead you to perform specific, repeated behaviors. As well as separation anxiety disorder: fear of being away from home or loved ones, illness anxiety disorder: anxiety about your health (formerly called hypochondria) and lastly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): anxiety following a traumatic event. According to [(Holland2020)], | + | Anxiety is a key part of several different disorders. Like panic disorder where you experience recurring panic attacks at unexpected times. A person with panic disorder may live in fear of the next panic attack. Also, a phobia is an excessive fear of a specific object, situation, or activity. As well as social anxiety disorder, an extreme fear of being judged by others in social situations. Obsessive-compulsive disorder, is recurring irrational thoughts that lead you to perform specific, repeated behaviors. As well as separation anxiety disorder: fear of being away from home or loved ones, illness anxiety disorder: anxiety about your health (formerly called hypochondria), and lastly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): anxiety following a traumatic event. According to [(Holland2020)], |
| - | For all kinds of anxiety, e.g., severe, less severe, we made sure to do our research, so we could get to know more about the subject, know more how to ‘solve’ the problems or be a help in this process. | + | For all kinds of anxiety, e.g., severe, |
| - | We decided on gathering our own research by doing a survey and by taking | + | We decided on gathering our research by doing a survey and by talking |
| - | Our research on mental health, | + | Our research on mental health, the best practices |
| ==== - Bibliography of Research ==== | ==== - Bibliography of Research ==== | ||
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| - | ^ Title of work ^ Connection to the teams field of work ^ Reference ^ | + | ^ Title of work ^ Connection to the team' |
| - | | The lived experience of art making as a companion to the mental health recovery process. Disability and rehabilitation | Research Paper on the mental recovery with art making. Inspiration on the methods to be used in a smart device or that are being recommended by a smart device that is created in the project | [(vanlith2011)] | | + | | The lived experience of art-making as a companion to the mental health recovery process. Disability and rehabilitation | Research Paper on the mental recovery with art-making. Inspiration on the methods to be used in a smart device or that are being recommended by a smart device that is created in the project | [(vanlith2011)] | |
| - | | Smart Companion Agent for Mental Well-being through Deep Learning and NLP | Thesis on the development of a chatbot that is dedicated to hold a quality conversation with a patient suffering from mental illness in many ways. Can be used in terms of inspiration | + | | Smart Companion Agent for Mental Well-being through Deep Learning and NLP | Thesis on the development of a chatbot that is dedicated to holding |
| - | | The Therapeutic Effect of Bilateral Alternating Stimulation Tactile Form Technology on the Stress Response | Ratings of levels of emotional stress and bodily distress on a scale of 0 (no stress/ | + | | The Therapeutic Effect of Bilateral Alternating Stimulation Tactile Form Technology on the Stress Response | Ratings of levels of emotional stress and bodily distress on a scale of 0 (no stress/ |
| - | | Constantly connected - The effects of smart-devices on mental health | A number of studies have demonstrated the mental health implications of excessive Internet-browsing, gaming, texting, emailing, social networking, and phone calling. However, no study to date has investigated the impact of being able to conduct all of these activities on one device. This study connects to the reason, the development of an simple app is not wished to be done by the team. The usage of a smartphone to track and treat mental health issues can be counterproductive in many ways. | [(Harwood2014)] | | + | | Constantly connected - The effects of smart devices on mental health | Several |
| - | | The effect of nature sounds and earplugs on anxiety in patients following percutaneous coronary intervention: | + | | The effect of nature sounds and earplugs on anxiety in patients following percutaneous coronary intervention: |
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| ==== - Research on what already exists/ best practices ==== | ==== - Research on what already exists/ best practices ==== | ||
| - | We have analysed | + | We have analyzed |
| - | There are different types of proposals on the market for people suffering from mental problems such as anxiety, addictions, panic attacks. These aids come in the form of an application or a smart device such as a toy for children, a headset for listening to music, a ring or many other innovative devices, which we will discuss below. | + | There are different types of proposals on the market for people suffering from mental problems such as anxiety, addictions, |
| * Mobile Applications: | * Mobile Applications: | ||
| - | - PACIFICA: | + | - PACIFICA: |
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| - | - PALA-LINQ: | + | - PALA-LINQ: |
| - | - VIVETEEN: this app is a teen orientated wellbeing companion which offers chat to counsellors. It has a mood tracking, psychological and social challenges through curated text and multimedia content . This app also rewards users for interacting with the companion . It uses tools to equip the user such as calming music, breathing exercises, decision making, healthy eating, and physical exercises. The aim is to create digital support networks within the user’s family or friend groups (anonymous communications about possible concerns shared with nominated people at schools). It was created in 2021. | + | - VIVETEEN: this app is a teen-orientated wellbeing companion which offers chat to counselors. It has mood tracking |
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| - | - OURA RING: The Oura ring focuses on the importance of sleep in helping mental health disorders. The ring has been created solely for the benefit of its users and operates to maximize their mental states. The ring has been designed to improve the circadian rhythm of users. Oura is also used to collect a range of data that is useful for professionals to treat mental disorders. It has different types of options as heart rate monitoring, temperature sensors, guided sessions and sleep analysis. It costs around 320 €. | + | - OURA RING: The Oura ring focuses on the importance of sleep in helping mental health disorders. The ring has been created solely for the benefit of its users and operates to maximize their mental states. The ring has been designed to improve the circadian rhythm of users. Oura is also used to collect a range of data that is useful for professionals to treat mental disorders. It has different types of options |
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| - | - SERENITY LEAF: It is a minimal anxiety tool for people suffering from a generalized anxiety disorder. The device is a two-part design that goes over your clothing connected by two strong magnets, placed flush on the inside of the device. The device sticks to the person skin with reusable adhesive and measure | + | - SERENITY LEAF: It is a minimal anxiety tool for people suffering from a generalized anxiety disorder. The device is a two-part design that goes over your clothing connected by two strong magnets, placed flush on the inside of the device. The device sticks to the person' |
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| - | - DEVICE TO ASSIST PEOPLE GOING THROUGH ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS: The main problem addressed by the product was the symptoms exhibited during panic and anxiety attacks. Mainly, shortness of breath uneasiness, light-headiness or dizziness and needing to escape. The product has two main functions: use light signals to help the user to regulate their breathing as well as vibrations, and help the user distract themselves and try to get out of the panic headspace.< | + | - DEVICE TO ASSIST PEOPLE GOING THROUGH ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS: The main problem addressed by the product was the symptoms exhibited during panic and anxiety attacks. Mainly, shortness of breath uneasiness, light-headiness or dizziness, and needing to escape. The product has two main functions: |
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| - | - SPECTRUM: People with autism suffer a lot in social situations. They have heightened sensory issues, especially oversensitive hearing, which makes it harder for them to focus on one specific audio at a time. This extreme sound input leads to overwhelming conditions such as seizures and panic attacks. Spectrum is a noise cancelling headphones which features an optical heart rate monitoring system | + | - SPECTRUM: People with autism suffer a lot in social situations. They have heightened sensory issues, especially oversensitive hearing, which makes it harder for them to focus on one specific audio at a time. This extreme sound input leads to overwhelming conditions such as seizures and panic attacks. Spectrum is a noise-canceling headphone that features an optical heart rate monitoring system |
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| ==== - Conclusion ==== | ==== - Conclusion ==== | ||
| - | From reading research articles and studying products already on the market and analyzing their weaknesses and strengths, it can be concluded that although there are some products on the market aimed at helping people with anxiety, it can be said that they are not as efficient as they should be or do not offer the practicality necessary for everyday life use.Therefore, | + | From reading research articles and studying products already on the market and analyzing their weaknesses and strengths, it can be concluded that although there are some products on the market aimed at helping people with anxiety, it can be said that they are not as efficient as they should be or do not offer the practicality necessary for everyday life use. Therefore, from the study of the existing market and other academic research, the challenge for the project, besides the best use of sensors to detect anxiety attacks and relieve the user from the attack, was to create a smart companion that would promote a better user experience. For this, research was conducted on existing sensors to promote the best possible solution for capturing data that could detect anxiety attacks from human body signals. |
| For the development of the project, the team chose between two sensors that offer the best solutions available so far: Electrochemical sensors for cortisol detection from tiny volumes of sweat, and photoplethysmography (PPG), which is a simple and low-cost optical technique that can be used to detect blood volume changes in the microvascular bed of tissue. | For the development of the project, the team chose between two sensors that offer the best solutions available so far: Electrochemical sensors for cortisol detection from tiny volumes of sweat, and photoplethysmography (PPG), which is a simple and low-cost optical technique that can be used to detect blood volume changes in the microvascular bed of tissue. | ||
| Although the electrochemical sensor for cortisol detection from sweat offers more advantages within the context of the project, this solution, which was created recently, is not available on the market yet, therefore, the team decided to adopt the PPG as the sensor. | Although the electrochemical sensor for cortisol detection from sweat offers more advantages within the context of the project, this solution, which was created recently, is not available on the market yet, therefore, the team decided to adopt the PPG as the sensor. | ||
| - | Furthermore, | + | Furthermore, |
| ===== - Project Management ===== | ===== - Project Management ===== | ||
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| ==== - Scope ==== | ==== - Scope ==== | ||
| - | The Scope defines ultimately the boundries | + | The Scope defines ultimately the boundaries |
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| - | Both kinds of WBS are shown here specifically for the project | + | Both kinds of WBS are shown here specifically for the project " |
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| ==== - Time ==== | ==== - Time ==== | ||
| - | Keeping track of self-set or external set deadlines is key to a successful outcome of a project. The visualisation | + | Keeping track of self-set or external set deadlines is key to a successful outcome of a project. The visualization |
| For the project of “Mild” the Gantt-Chart as seen in **Figure {{ref> | For the project of “Mild” the Gantt-Chart as seen in **Figure {{ref> | ||
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| ==== - Cost ==== | ==== - Cost ==== | ||
| - | Cost Management is crucial to project managers | + | Cost Management is crucial to project managers to stay inside of the approved project budget. A cost management plan must take into account the variables that impact the budget, whether materials or labor. These two must be calculated to know what the financial commitment to the project will be. A mainly used technique to stay within |
| * Estimate Costs | * Estimate Costs | ||
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| * Control Costs | * Control Costs | ||
| - | Estimating the costs of developing and producing “Mild” is done in the early stage of the project. It consists of the two main variables materials and labor costs. Ultimately it is followed by the creation of a budget by distributing an amount to each task and part that is needed in the project. The cost estimate of “Mild” project will not recognize the variables that a real-life project would be exposed to as listed in [[report# | + | Estimating the costs of developing and producing “Mild” is done in the early stage of the project. It consists of the two main variables materials and labor costs. Ultimately it is followed by the creation of a budget by distributing an amount to each task and part that is needed in the project. The cost estimate of the “Mild” project will not recognize the variables that a real-life project would be exposed to as listed in [[report# |
| - | **Table {{ref> | + | **Table {{ref> |
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| * Battery Life | * Battery Life | ||
| - | The Team of DSTRS uses common product quality metrics as talked about in [(Quality2022)] to provide the user with assurance of quality and to have success in the market of Smart Mental Health Devices. As we implemented the following metrics and created the prototype of our product, various metrics can be tested on this prototype or the way of testing each metrics performance value can be determined by various methods. The tolerance of failure in each metric will be decided in accordance with users needs and appropriateness of production processes. | + | The Team of DSTRS uses common product quality metrics as talked about in [(Quality2022)] to provide the user with the assurance of quality and to have success in the market of Smart Mental Health Devices. As we implemented the following metrics and created the prototype of our product, various metrics can be tested on this prototype or the way of testing each metrics' |
| - | **Costumer | + | **Customer |
| - | The “Mild” Product aims for well being and an improvement of the users Mental State while dealing with anxiety. The similarity of “Mild” to Treatment of an Illness is high. The performance of those treatments is normally assessed | + | The “Mild” Product aims for well-being and an improvement of the user' |
| **Data Security** | **Data Security** | ||
| - | As laws and regulations are on the rise in terms of data privacy, the use of a digitally and well-connected product like “Mild” should provide | + | As laws and regulations are on the rise in terms of data privacy, the use of a digitally and well-connected product like “Mild” should provide |
| **Malfunction Frequency** | **Malfunction Frequency** | ||
| - | The fact of produced products having malfunctions or failures in any way is mostly inevitable. This is the case in any productions | + | The fact of produced products having malfunctions or failures in any way is mostly inevitable. This is the case in any production |
| **Material Quality** | **Material Quality** | ||
| - | When defining the state of the used material to manufacture “Mild” certain measures of waste prevention should be adopted. Often malfunctions of products are due to bad badges of material that find their way into a final product. The amount of material that is used in the manufacturing process that can not be taken for any further production of any “Mild” part anymore should not exceed 5 % of the total amount of used material. To prevent the use of this material in the final product, a testing mechanism should be implemented that prevent | + | When defining the state of the used material to manufacture “Mild” certain measures of waste prevention should be adopted. Often malfunctions of products are due to bad badges of material that find their way into a final product. The amount of material that is used in the manufacturing process that can not be taken for any further production of any “Mild” part anymore should not exceed 5 % of the total amount of used material. To prevent the use of this material in the final product, a testing mechanism should be implemented that prevents |
| **Battery Life** | **Battery Life** | ||
| - | One important part which could also be counted in terms of user experience is the duration of use before charging. To be able to observe the users mental state for a whole day the used power source should work in the correct way. Here the testing of the prototype is an appropriate measure to test the endurance of the product since the same batteries are used for each product. | + | One important part which could also be counted in terms of user experience is the duration of use before charging. To be able to observe the user' |
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| **Quality Metrics Review** | **Quality Metrics Review** | ||
| - | While producing “Mild” in high amounts, the responsibility and level of difficulty for holding self-set standards | + | While producing “Mild” in high amounts, the responsibility and level of difficulty for holding self-set standards |
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| - | In the end of Project Management principles, it often comes down to managing people. For a project manager it is vital to know and understand the people that are being worked with. In the EPS@ISEP the People that are involved are mainly the team members who are the creators of their own projects. Then supervisors take responsibility for giving EPS@ISEP a structure and providing the working teams with enough resources, feedback, and organizational work. While teachers provide knowledge and guidance throughout the project’s duration in the end sponsors from ISEP, users, survey probands are all stakeholders in the project. When it comes down to looking at the projects | + | The end of the Project Management principles often comes down to managing people. For a project manager, it is vital to know and understand the people that are being worked with. In the EPS@ISEP the People that are involved are mainly the team members who are the creators of their projects. Then supervisors take responsibility for giving EPS@ISEP a structure and providing the working teams with enough resources, feedback, and organizational work. While teachers provide knowledge and guidance throughout the project’s duration in the end sponsors from ISEP, users, |
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| ==== - Communications ==== | ==== - Communications ==== | ||
| - | It is found that communcation | + | It is found that communication |
| - | Attending the EPS@ISEP, | + | Attending the EPS@ISEP, intercultural communication is a crucial part of the challenges |
| - | Management Plan, documenting the communication methods, models, technologies and frequency. To ensure effective communication throughout the whole project and team, this communication plan needs to be developed at the start. | + | Management Plan, documenting the communication methods, models, technologies, and frequency. To ensure effective communication throughout the whole project and team, this communication plan needs to be developed at the start. |
| - | Main aspects of this communication plan are channels: | + | The main aspects of this communication plan are channels: |
| * Meeting in presence in the group room 515. | * Meeting in presence in the group room 515. | ||
| - | * Meeting online (Zoom or Teams) | + | * Meeting online (Zoom or Teams) to communicate when not all members |
| - | * Sharing information and files (Teams, Whatsapp) to make each others | + | * Sharing information and files (Teams, Whatsapp) to make each other work transparent |
| * Archive the content of every meeting and make them available in a shared database (Teams). | * Archive the content of every meeting and make them available in a shared database (Teams). | ||
| ==== - Risk ==== | ==== - Risk ==== | ||
| - | Defining the term “risk” touches a widely spread discussion among professionals occurring at the moment. The term “risk” can mean both opportunity and threat. The latest edition of the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) published by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in December 2000, states that “Project risk is an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or a negative effect on a project objective … Project risk includes both threats to the project' | + | Defining the term “risk” touches |
| - | In all projects a minimal amount of uncertain events can or will occur from a multiplicity of sources. It is also clear that if uncertainty occurs, it can have a range of effects on achievement of project objectives, from the total disaster to the unexpected welcome surprise. This leads to the discussion of the term “risk” to have a positive and negative definition. As a result, it is common to put effort into identifying and managing threats, while opportunities tend to be overseen. | + | In all projects, a minimal amount of uncertain events can or will occur from a multiplicity of sources. It is also clear that if uncertainty occurs, it can have a range of effects on the achievement of project objectives, from the total disaster to the unexpected welcome surprise. This leads to the discussion of the term “risk” to have a positive and negative definition. As a result, it is common to put effort into identifying and managing threats, while opportunities tend to be overseen. |
| - | In order to manage these uncertainties properly risk management is an important part of any project. It involves the following steps: | + | To manage these uncertainties properly, risk management is an important part of any project. It involves the following steps: |
| * Risk identification (Identify risks and their sources) | * Risk identification (Identify risks and their sources) | ||
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| - | The list of risks occurring for “Mild” including the first three steps of risk management and their characteristics are displayed in the **Table {{ref> | + | The list of risks occurring for “Mild” including the first three steps of risk management and their characteristics are displayed in the **Table {{ref> |
| * Avoid (seeking to eliminate uncertainty) | * Avoid (seeking to eliminate uncertainty) | ||
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| ^ Key ^ Risk ^ Cause ^Detection ^ Risk Exposure Score ^ Response ^ | ^ Key ^ Risk ^ Cause ^Detection ^ Risk Exposure Score ^ Response ^ | ||
| |**Internal risks**||||||| | |**Internal risks**||||||| | ||
| - | | 1 | Anxiety badly treated in public, therefore, it is hard to let the costumers | + | | 1 | Anxiety |
| - | | 2 | Production failures (Bad assembly of componants) | Workers or machines/ | + | | 2 | Production failures (Bad assembly of components) | Workers or machines/ |
| - | | 3 | Product not effective. " | + | | 3 | Product not effective. " |
| - | | 4 | Fluctuation of teammembers | + | | 4 | Fluctuation of team members |
| | **External risks**||||||| | | **External risks**||||||| | ||
| | 5 | National/ | | 5 | National/ | ||
| - | | 6 | Supply shortages or supply of faulty | + | | 6 | Supply shortages or supply of faulty |
| | 7 | Software failure | Lack of tests in all execution stages | Later testing | 40 | More and detailed testing in production | | | 7 | Software failure | Lack of tests in all execution stages | Later testing | 40 | More and detailed testing in production | | ||
| | 8 | Sabotage of production like hacking and data theft | Insufficient encryption when transferring data to cloud | Hard to detect unless exposed | 20 | Limiting sensitive data being sent to the cloud, ensure the data is properly encrypted | | | 8 | Sabotage of production like hacking and data theft | Insufficient encryption when transferring data to cloud | Hard to detect unless exposed | 20 | Limiting sensitive data being sent to the cloud, ensure the data is properly encrypted | | ||
| - | | 9 | Price lowering in the market | Overavailability of recources. Good connections to supplier. | Production costs decrease | 5 | Accept | | + | | 9 | Price lowering in the market | Overavailability of resources. Good connections to suppliers. | Production costs decrease | 5 | Accept | |
| | 10 | Sales success | Product designed and project executed with close to no failure. | Great selling | 50 | Accept | | | 10 | Sales success | Product designed and project executed with close to no failure. | Great selling | 50 | Accept | | ||
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| - | It is essential for an internal supply chain that a certain system for suppliers and procurement is implemented in a producing company. Every supplier should be treated equally with the same set of requirements and rules. These rules are internal decided standards that all supplying stakeholders should comply with. Every supplier is supposed to have an information file with contracts, agreements, and requirements. By keeping these standards, it is an easier task to compare different suppliers and have a similar treatment for any supplier. Also, one of the more important purposes of this strategy is to optimize the current budget frequently. While keeping track of each supplier’s data, it is easier to keep up with changes in different markets for certain supply parts of “Mild” | + | It is essential for an internal supply chain that a certain system for suppliers and procurement is implemented in a producing company. Every supplier should be treated equally with the same set of requirements and rules. These rules are internal decided standards that all supplying stakeholders should comply with. Every supplier is supposed to have an information file with contracts, agreements, and requirements. By keeping these standards, it is an easier task to compare different suppliers and have a similar treatment for any supplier. Also, one of the more important purposes of this strategy is to optimize the current budget frequently. While keeping track of each supplier’s data, it is easier to keep up with changes in different markets for certain supply parts of “Mild” |
| - | For the parts that needed to be purchased to produce the “Mild” prototype different requirements were applied. In detail it was important to keep the costs of shipping low and stay inside of the project schedule. This ultimately leads to buying only products from Portuguese suppliers. Also, to keep costs low, renowned and large companies were selected that can deliver in time and keep the costs low. A variation of suppliers was selected before ordering: | + | For the parts that needed to be purchased to produce the “Mild” prototype different requirements were applied. In detail, it was important to keep the costs of shipping low and stay inside of the project schedule. This ultimately leads to buying only products from Portuguese suppliers. Also, to keep costs low, renowned and large companies were selected that can deliver in time and keep the costs low. A variation of suppliers was selected before ordering: |
| * Mauser.pt | * Mauser.pt | ||
| * Bot’n’Roll | * Bot’n’Roll | ||
| * PtRobotics | * PtRobotics | ||
| - | * Electrofun | + | * Electrofunk |
| * Digikey | * Digikey | ||
| - | These suppliers give a general good and reliable supply of electronical | + | These suppliers give a general good and reliable supply of electrical |
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| ==== - Stakeholders Management ==== | ==== - Stakeholders Management ==== | ||
| - | Stakeholders are individuals or organizations that are somehow involved in the process of completing the achievements of a project. Theoretically they are ordered after their amount of power on the project as well as their support they might give to the progress of the project. This is summed up in the Interest/ | + | Stakeholders are individuals or organizations that are somehow involved in the process of completing the achievements of a project. Theoretically, they are ordered after their amount of power on the project as well as the support they might give to the progress of the project. This is summed up in the Interest/ |
| In the case of project management for “Mild” it is necessary to profile each stakeholder after these certain points: | In the case of project management for “Mild” it is necessary to profile each stakeholder after these certain points: | ||
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| ^Key ^ Stakeholder ^ Role ^ Power (1-5) ^ Support (1-5) ^ | ^Key ^ Stakeholder ^ Role ^ Power (1-5) ^ Support (1-5) ^ | ||
| |A | Business Costumers (e.g. Health Insurance Companies | Buying the product | 5 | 4 | | |A | Business Costumers (e.g. Health Insurance Companies | Buying the product | 5 | 4 | | ||
| - | |B | Users | Using and testing the product, | + | |B | Users | Using and testing the product, |
| - | |C | Psychologists | + | |C | Psychologists |
| |D | Sponsors (Providers of Facilities, ISEP) | Supporting and housing the project | 2 | 4 | | |D | Sponsors (Providers of Facilities, ISEP) | Supporting and housing the project | 2 | 4 | | ||
| |E | Team of Coaches and Teachers | Supporting the project | 3 | 5 | | |E | Team of Coaches and Teachers | Supporting the project | 3 | 5 | | ||
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| - | The Analysis of the stakeholders [A] shows clear picture of supporters that have impact on the projects | + | The Analysis of the stakeholders [A] shows a clear picture of supporters that have an impact on the outcome |
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| - | EPS@ISEP is to be carried out in an AGILE environment with SCRUM methodology from the point of being introduced to SCRUM in Week 6. Scrum is described as a ‘framework within which you can employ various processes and techniques’, rather than a process, or a technique, for building products. Each project is delivered in a highly flexible and iterative manner where at the end of every sprint of work there is a tangible deliverable to the business. Because of this requirement in carrying out the project a “Global Sprint Plan” **Table {{ref> | + | EPS@ISEP is to be carried out in an AGILE environment with SCRUM methodology from the point of being introduced to SCRUM in Week 6. Scrum is described as a ‘framework within which you can employ various processes and techniques, rather than a process, or a technique, for building products. Each project is delivered in a highly flexible and iterative manner where at the end of every sprint of work there is a tangible deliverable to the business. Because of this requirement in carrying out the project a “Global Sprint Plan” **Table {{ref> |
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| - | Into these periods the content of the Project Backlog must be poured. As the Scrum methodology defined several meetings to be held in a sprint, every Monday the Team held a sprint planning meeting. To wrap up a sprint week and have a meeting that is totally | + | Into these periods the content of the Project Backlog must be poured. As the Scrum methodology defined several meetings to be held in a sprint, every Monday the Team held a sprint planning meeting. To wrap up a sprint week and have a meeting that is dedicated to SCRUM two other SCRUM ceremonies, the sprint retro perspective and sprint review were held at the same time as the sprint planning. Combining the Project Backlog and the Global Sprint Plan resolves in the Sprint Plan **Table {{ref> |
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| ^ Sprint ^ Positive ^ Negative ^ Start Doing ^ Keep Doing ^ Stop Doing ^ | ^ Sprint ^ Positive ^ Negative ^ Start Doing ^ Keep Doing ^ Stop Doing ^ | ||
| - | | 6 | Preparing our interim presentation as one team all together. \\ We organized our work very well in the team. | Not enough time compared to time needed for the classes. | More correction reading when deliverables are turned in. \\ Fix typos. \\ Include all team members | + | | 6 | Preparing our interim presentation as one team together. \\ We organized our work very well in the team. | Not enough time compared to the time needed for the classes. | More correction reading when deliverables are turned in. \\ Fix typos. \\ Include all team members |
| - | | 7 | We received good feedback at the weekly’s coaches meeting. \\ The accomplished work of this sprint looked good. | Writing in the wiki must be improved. \\ The bibliography does not have enough sources. | Considering each other’s work inside each chapter while writing in the wiki. \\ Corrections according to the feedback received. \\ Working on the report. |/| | + | | 7 | We received good feedback at the weekly coaches' |
| | 9| The teamwork consists of good support and a good mood. | Due to necessary travels the group didn’t meet all together in person and only online. \\ Some team members were not able to attend due to sickness. | | 9| The teamwork consists of good support and a good mood. | Due to necessary travels the group didn’t meet all together in person and only online. \\ Some team members were not able to attend due to sickness. | ||
| - | | 10 | The free time activities organized by the supervisors were a good change. | Good communication was hindered by time shortages in individual schedules. | Work on the project development chapter. | The group spirit was improved again by the trip. |Work has shifted more to as much as necessary. | | + | | 10 | The free time activities organized by the supervisors were a good chance. | Good communication was hindered by time shortages in individual schedules. | Work on the project development chapter. | The group spirit was improved again by the trip. |Work has shifted more to as much as necessary. | |
| - | | 11 | The teams focus on the unplanned presentation was great. It was good teamwork. \\ Starting to receive and work with the 3D printing was a good motivator. \\ The work spirit was improved by preparing the presentation. | + | | 11 | The team' |
| - | | 12 | Receiving help from outer facilities makes the work more enjoyable. \\ Making lots of progress in the topics | + | | 12 | Receiving help from outer facilities makes the work more enjoyable. \\ Making lots of progress in the topic' |
| - | | 13 | The tasks are being done efficiently, | + | | 13 | The tasks are being done efficiently, |
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| ==== - Conclusion ==== | ==== - Conclusion ==== | ||
| - | As we practiced our work in the agile way, we were able to see where our strengths and weaknesses were. The sprints were revied after each week and the velocity of each sprint was calculated. In this way we saw that in some weeks were doing better than in others. The methodology of stakeholder management and for example cost management gave a good preview for projects that could await a junior employee | + | As we practiced our work in an agile way, we were able to see where our strengths and weaknesses were. The sprints were revied after each week and the velocity of each sprint was calculated. In this way, we saw that in some weeks were doing better than in others. The methodology of stakeholder management and for example, cost management gave a good preview for projects that could await a junior employee |
| - | As the work in project teams becomes a great part of engineering and design work the knowledge of project management is also becoming inevitable in this field. While working in these kinds of teams there should be a fair amount of ability to carry out meetings in the way of the Agile framework and SCRUM methodology. Also, the content of more commercial project management like the content of PMBOK is a good part of todays | + | As the work in project teams becomes a great part of engineering and design work the knowledge of project management is also becoming inevitable in this field. While working in these kinds of teams there should be a fair amount of ability to carry out meetings in the way of the Agile framework and SCRUM methodology. Also, the content of more commercial project management like the content of PMBOK is a good part of today' |
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| ==== - Introduction ==== | ==== - Introduction ==== | ||
| - | In this chapter we explain how DSTRS will try to bring its first product, Mild on the market. As a start-up company working in the mental health it's important to look into how we will advertise the product, and how it would be positioned in the market, | + | In this chapter, we explain how DSTRS will try to bring its first product, Mild onto the market. As a start-up company working in mental health, it's important to look into how we will advertise the product, and how it would be positioned in the market, |
| - | To start we made a Canvas Business Model, to have a broad overview | + | To start we made a Canvas Business Model, to have a broad overview |
| - | Afterwards | + | Afterward, |
| - | - the market analysis, | + | - the market analysis, |
| - | - our SWOT analysis; what are the strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities | + | - our SWOT analysis; what are the strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities |
| - our strategic objectives, the big picture goals for the company | - our strategic objectives, the big picture goals for the company | ||
| - | - the segmentation, | + | - the segmentation, |
| - our strategy and positioning in the market, where we will compare our product to existing products in our fields | - our strategy and positioning in the market, where we will compare our product to existing products in our fields | ||
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| - | After we discuss all these sections we know where we are on the market, where we want to be and hopefully how we will try to become there. | + | After we discuss all these sections we know where we are on the market, where we want to be, and hopefully how we will try to become there. |
| ==== - Market Analysis ==== | ==== - Market Analysis ==== | ||
| - | The Mild customers are people who struggle with anxiety in daily life. This may not seem like a big audience, but it is; 1/10 people struggle with anxious feelings in daily life, [(Antaviana2018)] according to our own survey it may be even more. This survey we developed | + | The Mild customers are people who struggle with anxiety in daily life. This may not seem like a big audience, but it is; 1/10 people struggle with anxious feelings in daily life, [(Antaviana2018)] according to our survey it may be even more. In this survey, we developed |
| - | By anxiety we mean big anxiety attacks, but we certainly also mean the normal anxious feeling that a lot of people deal with on a daily base: too busy metro’s, stress for a presentation, | + | By anxiety, we mean big anxiety attacks, but we certainly also mean the normal anxious feeling that a lot of people deal with daily: too busy metro, stress for a presentation, |
| - | We narrowed our target audience down by creating Mild for the age group in between 18 and 30. Mild is consisting of headphones, a case for the headphones, a tracking-bracelet, and an app to control all its functions. These technological gadgets fit perfectly into the life of this target audience. | + | We narrowed our target audience down by creating Mild for the age group between 18 and 30. Mild is consisting of headphones, a case for the headphones, a tracking bracelet, and an app to control all its functions. These technological gadgets fit perfectly into the life of this target audience. |
| We would reach out to them through their ‘mental illnesses’, | We would reach out to them through their ‘mental illnesses’, | ||
| - | The tracker should be worn on the anxious days/ | + | The tracker should be worn on anxious days/ |
| The market DSTRS will try to conquer is very big, but small at the same time. There are a lot of anxiety tools on the market, as well as a lot of headphones. The combination is what makes our product, Mild, innovative. | The market DSTRS will try to conquer is very big, but small at the same time. There are a lot of anxiety tools on the market, as well as a lot of headphones. The combination is what makes our product, Mild, innovative. | ||
| - | There’s been focussed on de-stressing by the use of headphones before, but it usually comes down on having a good sound blocking system as well as a well working transparency mode. | + | There’s been focussed on de-stressing by the use of headphones before, but it usually comes down to having a good sound blocking system as well as a well-working transparency mode. |
| - | We will try to combine all these needs and extra’s | + | We will try to combine all these needs and extras |
| Our own findings from our survey in the following figures: | Our own findings from our survey in the following figures: | ||
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| - | Our survey also contained extra questions, for example we asked for age, gender, nationality and financial situation to start with, so we had a better overview of who the people | + | Our survey also contained extra questions, for example, we asked for age, gender, nationality, and financial situation to start with, so we had a better overview of who the people |
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| - | A deeper analysis | + | A deeper analysis |
| - | On the orange circle you can see an analysis of the micro-environment and the pink one is the macro environment, | + | On the orange circle, you can see an analysis of the micro-environment, and the pink one is the macro environment, |
| - | We can also go a little deeper | + | We can also go a little deeper |
| We made a competitive matrix with other, similar, anxiety tools. The **Table {{ref> | We made a competitive matrix with other, similar, anxiety tools. The **Table {{ref> | ||
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| ^ ^ Gravity Weighted Blanket Strengths (+) and Weaknesses (-) ^ Adult Coloring Book Strengths (+) and Weaknesses (-) ^ Anxiety rings/ | ^ ^ Gravity Weighted Blanket Strengths (+) and Weaknesses (-) ^ Adult Coloring Book Strengths (+) and Weaknesses (-) ^ Anxiety rings/ | ||
| - | ^ Target market(s)| Single bed users who are usually cold during the night (-), not broad, not usable during the day |Adults who have time (-), not usable every second of the day| Everyone who can wear jewelry during the day (+), wearable all the time | Young people who use earphones | + | ^ Target market(s)| Single bed users who are usually cold during the night (-), not broad, not usable during the day |Adults who have time (-), not usable every second of the day| Everyone who can wear jewelry during the day (+), wearable all the time | Young people who use earphones daily (+), useable everyday | |
| ^ Product| * brings a lot of comfort(+) \\ * big and huggable (+) \\ * not useful in everyday life (-) \\ * Least functionalities (-)| * Brings your mind to rest a lot (+) \\ * everyone can use it (+) \\ * very time consuming (-) \\ * Not everyone’s interest (-)| * wearable all the time (+) \\ * doesn’t seem like an anxiety tool (+) \\ * easy to use (+) \\ * doesn’t have a lot of functions (-)| * wearable all the time (+) \\ * Bluetooth connection with an app and sensor bracelet (+) \\ * Sensor, so it tracks your mood for you (+) \\ * multiple options as a solution for anxiety (+) \\ * case as an anxiety tool in case you can’t use earphones (+)\\ * high-tec product (-)| | ^ Product| * brings a lot of comfort(+) \\ * big and huggable (+) \\ * not useful in everyday life (-) \\ * Least functionalities (-)| * Brings your mind to rest a lot (+) \\ * everyone can use it (+) \\ * very time consuming (-) \\ * Not everyone’s interest (-)| * wearable all the time (+) \\ * doesn’t seem like an anxiety tool (+) \\ * easy to use (+) \\ * doesn’t have a lot of functions (-)| * wearable all the time (+) \\ * Bluetooth connection with an app and sensor bracelet (+) \\ * Sensor, so it tracks your mood for you (+) \\ * multiple options as a solution for anxiety (+) \\ * case as an anxiety tool in case you can’t use earphones (+)\\ * high-tec product (-)| | ||
| ^ Price|Average retail price (+/-)| Low retail price(+)| Very low retail price (+) | High retail price (-)| | ^ Price|Average retail price (+/-)| Low retail price(+)| Very low retail price (+) | High retail price (-)| | ||
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| ==== - Strategic Objectives ==== | ==== - Strategic Objectives ==== | ||
| - | DSTRS is a start-up company | + | DSTRS is a start-up company |
| - | The big picture goal for our company for now is to successfully launch our new product Mild, get a good position on the market and help our target audience. | + | The big picture goal for our company, for now, is to successfully launch our new product Mild, get a good position on the market, and help our target audience. |
| - | For now DSTRS is focusing on researching the needs of the costumers, to find their place in the market. We want to approach our target audience through their illnesses, | + | For now, DSTRS is focusing on researching the needs of the customers, to find their place in the market. We want to approach our target audience through their illnesses, |
| Where DSTRS wants to be in the future would be to have a place in the market, be well known in our target audience and maybe collaborate with other companies who would see us as an addition to their company. | Where DSTRS wants to be in the future would be to have a place in the market, be well known in our target audience and maybe collaborate with other companies who would see us as an addition to their company. | ||
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| - | The elevator pitch gives us a clear view on our product and for who our product is meant. | + | The elevator pitch gives us a clear view of our product and for whom our product is meant. |
| The 'for who' we tried to make more clear by creating a persona: | The 'for who' we tried to make more clear by creating a persona: | ||
| or an ideal Customer Profile (ICP): | or an ideal Customer Profile (ICP): | ||
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| - | Because of these two things we have a better strategy on how to approach our target audience and to know who we're selling | + | Because of these two things we have a better strategy on how to approach our target audience and know whom we're selling |
| Target audience summerized: | Target audience summerized: | ||
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| - earphones | - earphones | ||
| - | Our purpose is to help people struggling with anxiety, so of course Mild is way more than just earphones. We still want to include a positioning in the earphone market because We think it's useful to see how the product is placed as price,.. our customers will only buy our product if they are also interested and on the look for earphones, so this is still an important step. | + | Our purpose is to help people struggling with anxiety, so of course, Mild is way more than just earphones. We still want to include a positioning in the earphone market because We think it's useful to see how the product is placed as price,.. our customers will only buy our product if they are also interested and on the look for earphones, so this is still an important step. |
| Our main focus is of course still the fact that we want to help anxiety, Mild is an anxiety tool in the form of a smart companion, so this is the most important positioning. | Our main focus is of course still the fact that we want to help anxiety, Mild is an anxiety tool in the form of a smart companion, so this is the most important positioning. | ||
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| - | This could be a goal of the positioning of Mild in the market of the earphones if this is important for our customer: | + | This could be a goal of the positioning of Mild in the market of the earphones if this is important for our customers: |
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| - Behavioral segmentation | - Behavioral segmentation | ||
| - | The geographic segmentation | + | The geographic segmentation |
| Psychographic segmentation: | Psychographic segmentation: | ||
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| This would mean for Mild that we can focus on different lifestyles and opinions in our target group. | This would mean for Mild that we can focus on different lifestyles and opinions in our target group. | ||
| - | - We can focus on the busy, busy lifestyle. People who are always doing something, taking a busy metro in the morning, getting to work, presentations and meetings all day, busy family life afterwards,… We could target these people by the trait of Mild being able to calm them down in their busy lifestyle, on busy moments having a distractor/ | + | - We can focus on the busy, busy lifestyle. People who are always doing something, taking a busy metro in the morning, getting to work, presentations, and meetings all day, and busy family life afterward,… We could target these people by the trait of Mild being able to calm them down in their busy lifestyle, on busy moments having a distractor/ |
| - | - We could also focus on people living a more normal life, but get stressed over little things. Students living with their parents, and studying in their room. They get stressed from the school work or from conflicts with their parents, and they might need Mild to calm themselves down. | + | - We could also focus on people living a more normal life, but get stressed over little things. Students living with their parents, and studying in their room. They get stressed from school work or conflicts with their parents, and they might need Mild to calm themselves down. |
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| - Gender: | - Gender: | ||
| - | We could target our product Mild for all genders, but we can advertise it more specific, which makes that we can make use of demographic segmentation. | + | We could target our product Mild for all genders, but we can advertise it more specifically, which makes that we can make use of demographic segmentation. |
| - Age | - Age | ||
| - | Our age group is 18-30, which is still far away from each other. We could advertise more for students (18-24) in some way, for example talking about studying and stress that comes with that. | + | Our age group is 18-30, which is still far away from each other. We could advertise more for students (18-24) in some way, for example talking about studying and the stress that comes with that. |
| - | And on the other hand we could be advertising for the young adults (25-30) that just start working and have to figure out how to live adult life. That comes with a lot of stress and anxiety as well. In all these age categories there’s a lot of trigger points we can work on. | + | And on the other hand, we could be advertising for the young adults (25-30) that just start working and have to figure out how to live an adult life. That comes with a lot of stress and anxiety as well. In all these age categories there are a lot of trigger points we can work on. |
| - Family size | - Family size | ||
| - | Family size could even be a segmentation, | + | Family size could even be a segmentation, |
| - Income | - Income | ||
| - | Lastly income can also play a part in the way we would advertise Mild. Because it is an electrical gadget it doesn’t have a low price, but we will still try to advertise for both. We want our price to be reasonable also for less rich people. | + | Lastly, income can also play a part in the way we would advertise Mild. Because it is an electrical gadget it doesn’t have a low price, but we will still try to advertise for both. We want our price to be reasonable also for less rich people. |
| Behavioral segmentation: | Behavioral segmentation: | ||
| - | We can focus on earphone users in the behavioral segmentation, | + | We can focus on earphone users in the behavioral segmentation, |
| We could advertise our product for both these behaviors. | We could advertise our product for both these behaviors. | ||
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| BRAND: | BRAND: | ||
| - | For our brand Mild we chose to keep it very simple and calm. We want to focus on the fact we're an anxiety tool, in a cool, modern, timeless way. | + | For our brand Mild, we chose to keep it very simple and calm. We want to focus on the fact we're an anxiety tool, in a cool, modern, timeless way. |
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| - | We chose to use three bright colors for our branding as well. Although this might for some people not resemble rest, it does in our branding. | + | We chose to use three bright colors for our branding as well. Although this might for some people not resemble |
| The blue we used is according to color research one of the most calming colors. The blue makes you feel peaceful, tranquil, secure, and orderly. That is what Mild stands for in the first place. We also added a bright orange and a bright pink. | The blue we used is according to color research one of the most calming colors. The blue makes you feel peaceful, tranquil, secure, and orderly. That is what Mild stands for in the first place. We also added a bright orange and a bright pink. | ||
| - | Orange resembles | + | Orange resembles us happy and spiritual, which also goes with our product. The color grabs the attention of the customer and makes them happy. Which is long-term the purpose of our product either way. It's often linked to spirituality too, which if you look at our product' |
| - | The pink resembles kindness, calmness and creativity. Creativity in our product can resemble the music being used, the sounds and the whole new, creative idea of combining all these functions | + | The pink resembles kindness, calmness, and creativity. Creativity in our product can resemble the music being used, the sounds, and the whole new, creative idea of combining all these functions in a product. |
| Kindness and calmness are more obvious meanings behind the color pink. They are directly in line with what the obvious purpose of our product is. | Kindness and calmness are more obvious meanings behind the color pink. They are directly in line with what the obvious purpose of our product is. | ||
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| Mild tracks your mood and anxiety level constantly so you get help before you even need it. Mild tracks anxiety all day long by the use of a tracker on your wrist. | Mild tracks your mood and anxiety level constantly so you get help before you even need it. Mild tracks anxiety all day long by the use of a tracker on your wrist. | ||
| Mild plays music, calming sounds or breathing pastes to your need. | Mild plays music, calming sounds or breathing pastes to your need. | ||
| - | Mild includes a case that can be used to calm you down by vibrations, a distraction tool smell and a soft feel. | + | Mild includes a case that can be used to calm you down by vibrations, a distraction tool smell, and a soft feel. |
| - | Mild has perfect noise-cancelling | + | Mild has perfect noise-canceling |
| All to be controlled easily by an app on your phone. | All to be controlled easily by an app on your phone. | ||
| - Price: | - Price: | ||
| - | The price for our product is on the higher side. Mild consists | + | The price for our product is on the higher side. Mild consists of a tracker bracelet, app, earphone case, and earphones, with all their different functions. This makes it a high-tech product, which automatically asks for a higher price range. The product Mild stays a smart companion so our customers will expect a higher price for the product. It's more than just normal earphones, so the price can be higher too, it's also so much more than the usual anxiety tools. The combination of the both with the Unique Selling Proposition of the tracking your mood, and so helping you before you know you even need it, makes Mild worth the higher price. |
| - Promotion: | - Promotion: | ||
| We will promote our tools as well on a website and social media, which is a cheap form of getting our product on the market. But we will also try to get our product on the market by psychologists that could sell/ recommend our product to their patients. | We will promote our tools as well on a website and social media, which is a cheap form of getting our product on the market. But we will also try to get our product on the market by psychologists that could sell/ recommend our product to their patients. | ||
| - | We will have to put effort into this, by proving our concept works to these psychologists. Because people with a severe form of anxiety | + | We will have to put effort into this, by proving our concept works to these psychologists. Because people with a severe form of anxiety |
| - Place: | - Place: | ||
| - | Our product starts | + | Our product starts in Porto, Portugal, the goal is to expand this quite early in our marketing process. We want to reach people around Europe. |
| ==== - Budget ==== | ==== - Budget ==== | ||
| - | Mild's budget for marketing is not that high, because of the high costs in the production. The marketing will mostly take place online: social media advertising and a focus on our website. Our website should represent the product and all its functions in the best way possible as well as explain anxiety, the solutions to it and so much more. Our advertisement will mostly be there for people who struggle with anxiety, so we will have to have a budget for analyzing that target audience on the internet and reaching them in the right way. | + | Mild's budget for marketing is not that high, because of the high costs of the production. The marketing will mostly take place online: social media advertising and a focus on our website. Our website should represent the product and all its functions in the best way possible as well as explain anxiety, the solutions to it and so much more. Our advertisement will mostly be there for people who struggle with anxiety, so we will have to have a budget for analyzing that target audience on the internet and reaching them in the right way. |
| - | Also we would use psychologists and psychiatrists to recommend our product to their patients when they think they would be better off with Mild. | + | Also, we would use psychologists and psychiatrists to recommend our product to their patients when they think they would be better off with Mild. |
| - | The budget for the social media advertising could be approximately 1-2 posts a day on as well facebook as instagram, so that would come down around 15-22 euros a day. | + | The budget for the social media advertising could be approximately 1-2 posts a day on as well Facebook and Instagram, so that would come down to around 15-22 euros a day. |
| - | For the psychologists and psychiatrists we probably need a bigger budget... We could say per recommendation they do we could pay them 10-14 euro's... which on a good day that could go up to 60-80 euros. | + | For the psychologists and psychiatrists, we probably need a bigger budget... We could say per recommendation they do we could pay them 10-14 euros... which on a good day could go up to 60-80 euros. |
| - | This advertising should be more in the beginning of our market plan, we can slow it down when we have more people that know about us. | + | This advertising should be more at the beginning of our market plan, we can slow it down when we have more people that know about us. |
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| - | Of course there are extra costs that come with our product, we would need for example a website that would be a one time cost of approximately 1500-2000, and the updating and improving | + | Of course, there are extra costs that come with our product, we would need for example a website that would be a one time cost of approximately 1500-2000, and the updating and improving this website, social media,... would also be an extra cost that is not implemented in the table. |
| ==== - Strategy Control ==== | ==== - Strategy Control ==== | ||
| For our strategy control we have to make up objectives, measurable and time-managing, | For our strategy control we have to make up objectives, measurable and time-managing, | ||
| - | The measurable and time-managing objectives we want to achieve with Mild are to have at least 500 sold Mild products in the first 3 months of having our product on the market. After this we want the sales to increase | + | The measurable and time-managing objectives we want to achieve with Mild are to have at least 500 sold Mild products in the first 3 months of having our product on the market. After this we want the sales to increase |
| - | We also want for 10% of the devices we sell feedback from the customer, so we can adjust our product and advertising to their needs. We will measure this feedback range by keeping track of the sold items and the feedback on several social media platforms. We will implement the need for feedback in our marketing, for example in our packaging or in our manual. | + | We also want for 10% of the devices we sell feedback from the customer, so we can adjust our product and advertising to their needs. We will measure this feedback range by keeping track of the sold items and the feedback on several social media platforms. We will implement the need for feedback in our marketing, for example in our packaging or our manual. |
| How will we get to this point? | How will we get to this point? | ||
| - | We will put a lot of effort | + | We will put a lot of effort |
| - | This plan will be controlled and monitored by us, as the founders of Mild, we will make sure our first product | + | This plan will be controlled and monitored by us, as the founders of Mild, we will make sure our first product |
| - | The plan we will follow to monitor this all, to help the efficiency of the company is the deming | + | The plan we will follow to monitor this all, to help the efficiency of the company is the Deming |
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| These four phases are: | These four phases are: | ||
| - | Plan: assessing current situations, adjusting to the trends, predicting issues and planning things to avoid them in the future. | + | Plan: assessing current situations, adjusting to the trends, predicting issues, and planning things to avoid them in the future. |
| Do - this is a phase of doing what we planned previously. | Do - this is a phase of doing what we planned previously. | ||
| - | Check - In this phase we have to check if our plan worked and if the results are how we want them to be. | + | Check-In this phase, we have to check if our plan worked and if the results are how we want them to be. |
| Act - If the plan worked, implement it, otherwise adapt it and start the circle again. | Act - If the plan worked, implement it, otherwise adapt it and start the circle again. | ||
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| ==== - Conclusion ==== | ==== - Conclusion ==== | ||
| - | The market analysis we did in this chapter brought us a lot of information and insights on how we have to reach our customer in the most effective way. We now know what our customer wants, what already exists, where' | + | The market analysis we did in this chapter brought us a lot of information and insights on how we have to reach our customers |
| - | We can conclude that Mild is a very unique product that will find its place on the market when its advertised right. | + | We can conclude that Mild is a very unique product that will find its place on the market when it' |
| - | Based on this market/ | + | Based on this market/ |
| - | In the next chapter we will see the importance of sustainability in our company DSTRS and in our product Mild. | + | In the next chapter, we will see the importance of sustainability in our company DSTRS and our product Mild. |
| ===== - Eco-efficiency Measures for Sustainability ===== | ===== - Eco-efficiency Measures for Sustainability ===== | ||
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| According to the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development, | According to the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development, | ||
| In practice, if there is no awareness and recognition of the importance of sustainable development and the interrelationship of its pillars with the various environmental issues, the present generation will leave behind various environmental consequences. | In practice, if there is no awareness and recognition of the importance of sustainable development and the interrelationship of its pillars with the various environmental issues, the present generation will leave behind various environmental consequences. | ||
| - | Since it has the main focus on helping people, a Smart companion is a direct enforcement of these three principles. In this context, DSTRS will target all three pillars of sustainable development for its brand and product building. Therefore, in the following sections, the team will present its impact on the environment | + | Since it has the main focus on helping people, a Smart companion is direct enforcement of these three principles. In this context, DSTRS will target all three pillars of sustainable development for its brand and product building. Therefore, in the following sections, the team will present its impact on the environment first, and on the economic aspect. Then we explain the social value of our product before ending with a life-cycle analysis. |
| ==== - Environmental | ==== - Environmental | ||
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| Refers to the impacts that the company' | Refers to the impacts that the company' | ||
| - | Today, global warming, like other environmental problems, is a widely discussed issue. Despite this, many companies compromise the environment | + | Today, global warming, like other environmental problems, is a widely discussed issue. Despite this, many companies compromise the environment daily with unsustainable and polluting practices. |
| In this sense, in the environmental field, it is possible to create actions to minimize the negative impacts caused by the activities, using raw materials, recycling, and renewable energy sources efficiently. | In this sense, in the environmental field, it is possible to create actions to minimize the negative impacts caused by the activities, using raw materials, recycling, and renewable energy sources efficiently. | ||
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| ==== - Life Cycle Analysis ==== | ==== - Life Cycle Analysis ==== | ||
| - | Life Cycle Analysist | + | Life Cycle analysis |
| - | The life cycle of a product refers to all stages of production and use. In other words, the extraction of raw materials, through production, distribution to consumption and final disposal, also contemplating recycling and reuse when appropriate. | + | The life cycle of a product refers to all stages of production and use. In other words, the extraction of raw materials, through production, distribution to consumption, and final disposal, also contemplating recycling and reuse when appropriate. |
| The ISO 14040 series of standards determine the structure, principles, requirements, | The ISO 14040 series of standards determine the structure, principles, requirements, | ||
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| - Raw materials - to be bought from local suppliers and to use recycled or renewable materials. | - Raw materials - to be bought from local suppliers and to use recycled or renewable materials. | ||
| - | - Manufacturing of the product | + | - Manufacturing of the product |
| - | - Packaging of the product - to use less and recycled material and to make the packaging reusable (unbleched | + | - Packaging of the product - to use less recycled material and make the packaging reusable (unbleached |
| - | - Product distribution - to outsource distribution to logistics companies with zero emission guarantee. | + | - Product distribution - to outsource distribution to logistics companies with a zero-emission guarantee. |
| - Product use - product will be made as long-lasting and durable as possible. Also, easily repairable and components can be easily exchanged. | - Product use - product will be made as long-lasting and durable as possible. Also, easily repairable and components can be easily exchanged. | ||
| - Product Disposal - product to be easy to disassemble. Most components should be easily recyclable or reusable. In addition, the company should ensure proper disposal points for all components. | - Product Disposal - product to be easy to disassemble. Most components should be easily recyclable or reusable. In addition, the company should ensure proper disposal points for all components. | ||
| - | Besides that, DSTRS will care about apply eco-efficiency measures inside of the factorys | + | Besides that, DSTRS will care about applying |
| * Install low-flow faucets and water-efficient toilets; | * Install low-flow faucets and water-efficient toilets; | ||
| - | * Use energy-efficient light bulbs and automatic light shut off; | + | * Use energy-efficient light bulbs and automatic light shut-off; |
| * Whenever possible, use large windows that allow the penetration of a big amount of natural light; | * Whenever possible, use large windows that allow the penetration of a big amount of natural light; | ||
| - | * Invest in renewable energy and its properly | + | * Invest in renewable energy and its proper |
| * Reduce scrap material during production; | * Reduce scrap material during production; | ||
| * Designate colored recycling bins for different wastes and make them accessible to all employees; | * Designate colored recycling bins for different wastes and make them accessible to all employees; | ||
| - | * Reduce excess processing and product' | + | * Reduce excess processing and product defects; |
| * Educate peers about corporate sustainability; | * Educate peers about corporate sustainability; | ||
| - | * Offers easy and proper disposal | + | * Offers easy and proper disposal |
| * Educate consumers about responsible consumption and the proper disposal; | * Educate consumers about responsible consumption and the proper disposal; | ||
| * Whenever needed, upgrade to new equipment; | * Whenever needed, upgrade to new equipment; | ||
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| ==== - Conclusion ==== | ==== - Conclusion ==== | ||
| - | Sustainability is a theme discussed from various points of view in industrial environments. Full of challenges and benefits, sustainability appears in the modern world as a possible solution to environmental problems, and aggravating the damage caused by the production process. | + | Sustainability is a theme discussed from various points of view in industrial environments. Full of challenges and benefits, sustainability appears in the modern world as a possible solution to environmental problems and aggravating the damage caused by the production process. |
| - | Its materialization happens when the factory agent is able to simultaneously live with government regulations, | + | Its materialization happens when the factory agent can simultaneously live with government regulations, |
| Based on the sustainability analysis and the project theme, good management must ensure that the company' | Based on the sustainability analysis and the project theme, good management must ensure that the company' | ||
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| ==== - Introduction ==== | ==== - Introduction ==== | ||
| - | Deontology is an ethical theory that says actions are good or bad according to a set of rules. | + | Deontology is an ethical theory that says actions are good or bad according to a set of rules. |
| - | Kant's ethics is not the only example of deontology. Any system that involves a clear set of rules is a form of deontology, which is why some people call it a " | + | Kant's ethics is not the only example of deontology. Any system that involves a clear set of rules is a form of deontology, which is why some people call it a " |
| Ethics is based on well-founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do, usually in terms of rights, obligations, | Ethics is based on well-founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do, usually in terms of rights, obligations, | ||
| - | Now we are going to talk about the engineering ethics, naming the main principles, rules of practices and professional duties. We will continue talking about sales and marketing ethics | + | Now we are going to talk about engineering ethics, naming the main principles, rules of practices, and professional duties. We will continue talking about sales and marketing ethics |
| ==== - Engineering Ethics ==== | ==== - Engineering Ethics ==== | ||
| - | Engineering ethics is the branch of applied ethics that brings together the set of moral principles established for the practice of engineering. It examines and establishes the obligations of engineers to society, clients and the profession. It is linked to the ethics of technology and related to the philosophy of science and the philosophy of engineering. | + | Engineering ethics is the branch of applied ethics that brings together the set of moral principles established for the practice of engineering. It examines and establishes the obligations of engineers to society, clients, and the profession. It is linked to the ethics of technology and related to the philosophy of science and the philosophy of engineering. |
| **Canon sets out the following principles: | **Canon sets out the following principles: | ||
| - | * Engineers regard safety, health and public welfare as of paramount importance and shall strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development in the exercise of their professional functions. | + | * Engineers regard safety, health, and public welfare as of paramount importance and shall strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development in the exercise of their professional functions. |
| * Engineers shall provide services only in areas of their competence. | * Engineers shall provide services only in areas of their competence. | ||
| * Engineers should make public statements only in an objective and truthful manner. | * Engineers should make public statements only in an objective and truthful manner. | ||
| - | * Engineers should act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or representatives, and should avoid conflicts of interest. | + | * Engineers should act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or representatives and should avoid conflicts of interest. |
| * Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others. | * Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others. | ||
| - | * Engineers shall act in such a manner as to maintain and enhance the honour, integrity and dignity of the engineering profession and shall act with zero tolerance for bribery, fraud and corruption. | + | * Engineers shall act in such a manner as to maintain and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the engineering profession and shall act with zero-tolerance for bribery, fraud, and corruption. |
| * Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their career, and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of engineers under their supervision. | * Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their career, and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of engineers under their supervision. | ||
| * Engineers shall, in all matters relating to their profession, treat all persons fairly and encourage equal participation without regard to gender or gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, | * Engineers shall, in all matters relating to their profession, treat all persons fairly and encourage equal participation without regard to gender or gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, | ||
| **Rules of practice** | **Rules of practice** | ||
| - | * Engineers shall consider the safety, health and welfare of the public to be of paramount importance. | + | * Engineers shall consider the safety, health, and welfare of the public to be of paramount importance. |
| * Engineers shall provide services only in the areas of their competence. | * Engineers shall provide services only in the areas of their competence. | ||
| * Engineers shall make public statements only in an objective and truthful manner. | * Engineers shall make public statements only in an objective and truthful manner. | ||
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| * Engineers shall not disclose, without consent, confidential information relating to business matters or technical processes of any current or former client or employer, or of any public body in which they serve. | * Engineers shall not disclose, without consent, confidential information relating to business matters or technical processes of any current or former client or employer, or of any public body in which they serve. | ||
| * Engineers shall not be influenced in their professional duties by conflicting interests. | * Engineers shall not be influenced in their professional duties by conflicting interests. | ||
| - | * Engineers shall not attempt to obtain employment, promotion or professional commitments by mendacious criticism of other engineers, or by other improper or questionable methods. | + | * Engineers shall not attempt to obtain employment, promotion, or professional commitments by mendacious criticism of other engineers, or by other improper or questionable methods. |
| - | * Engineers shall not seek to damage, by malice or misrepresentation, | + | * Engineers shall not seek to damage, by malice or misrepresentation, |
| - | *Engineers shall accept personal responsibility for their professional activities, provided that they are able to seek compensation for services arising from their practice, except in situations of obvious negligence, in which case the engineer' | + | *Engineers shall accept personal responsibility for their professional activities, provided that they can seek compensation for services arising from their practice, except in situations of obvious negligence, in which case the engineer' |
| - | * Engineers shall give credit for engineering work to those to whom credit should be given, and shall recognise | + | * Engineers shall give credit for engineering work to those to whom credit should be given, and shall recognize |
| Now we will continue talking about ethics but now focused on sales and marketing. | Now we will continue talking about ethics but now focused on sales and marketing. | ||
| ==== - Sales and Marketing Ethics ==== | ==== - Sales and Marketing Ethics ==== | ||
| - | Ethical marketing is not a marketing strategy, but a philosophy that must reach all levels of the company. It consists of making morally correct marketing decisions. You have to make every marketing decision taking into account not only the business return or profit, but also the moral perspective: | + | Ethical marketing is not a marketing strategy, but a philosophy that must reach all levels of the company. It consists of making morally correct marketing decisions. You have to make every marketing decision taking into account not only the business return or profit but also the moral perspective: |
| - | This behaviour | + | This behavior |
| The effort a company makes to make its communications and marketing more ethical will have a positive impact on all areas of the business. | The effort a company makes to make its communications and marketing more ethical will have a positive impact on all areas of the business. | ||
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| * It gives prestige to the company and enhances its reputation. | * It gives prestige to the company and enhances its reputation. | ||
| * It adds value to your product. | * It adds value to your product. | ||
| - | * It favours | + | * It favors |
| * It avoids bad practices. | * It avoids bad practices. | ||
| * It establishes long-term relationships with stakeholders and customers. | * It establishes long-term relationships with stakeholders and customers. | ||
| - | * Improves staff quality, team cohesion and commitment. | + | * Improves staff quality, team cohesion, and commitment. |
| * Improves competitiveness. | * Improves competitiveness. | ||
| * It facilitates the connection between consumers and the brand. | * It facilitates the connection between consumers and the brand. | ||
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| And most of them are not only unethical but also illegal. | And most of them are not only unethical but also illegal. | ||
| - | The " | + | The " |
| 1. All marketing communications shall share the standard of truth. | 1. All marketing communications shall share the standard of truth. | ||
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| 2. Marketers will abide by the highest standards of personal ethics. | 2. Marketers will abide by the highest standards of personal ethics. | ||
| - | 3. Advertising should be clearly | + | 3. Advertising should be differentiated from news and entertainment editorial content. |
| - | 4. Marketers should clearly state who they pay to promote their products. | + | 4. Marketers should clearly state whom they pay to promote their products. |
| 5. Consumers should be treated with their nature and characteristics in mind (e.g. marketing to children). | 5. Consumers should be treated with their nature and characteristics in mind (e.g. marketing to children). | ||
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| 6. Consumer privacy will never be compromised. | 6. Consumer privacy will never be compromised. | ||
| - | 7. Marketers will comply with laws and standards set by governmental or professional | + | 7. Marketers will comply with laws and standards set by governmental or professional |
| - | 8. Ethical issues will be discussed openly and honestly during marketing decision making. | + | 8. Ethical issues will be discussed openly and honestly during marketing decision-making. |
| - | In our team we will do an appropiate | + | In our team we will do an appropriate |
| - | Nowadays | + | Nowadays |
| ==== - Environmental Ethics ==== | ==== - Environmental Ethics ==== | ||
| - | Environmental ethics is the branch of philosophy that considers in particular the relationship between people and the environment in which they live, and is especially concerned with regulating the actions of human beings so that they do not threaten the development and evolution of the natural environment. | + | Environmental ethics is the branch of philosophy that considers in particular the relationship between people and the environment in which they live and is especially concerned with regulating the actions of human beings so that they do not threaten the development and evolution of the natural environment. |
| - | As human beings we perceive and are aware, to varying degrees, of existence and its conditions. And we respond to this fact, either through actions or omissions. Thus, if we are aware of the deterioration of the planet, this demands a personal and collective response, for example, by reducing our ecological footprint by not buying products that we know damage the environment, | + | As human beings, we perceive and are aware, to varying degrees, of existence and its conditions. And we respond to this fact, either through actions or omissions. Thus, if we are aware of the deterioration of the planet, this demands a personal and collective response, for example, by reducing our ecological footprint by not buying products that we know damage the environment, |
| In the middle of the last century, the damage perpetrated on the environment by both industry and people with little awareness of respect for the environment began to be publicly denounced. | In the middle of the last century, the damage perpetrated on the environment by both industry and people with little awareness of respect for the environment began to be publicly denounced. | ||
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| Environmental ethics, therefore, provides a set of arguments related to the conservation of the planet and directed at people' | Environmental ethics, therefore, provides a set of arguments related to the conservation of the planet and directed at people' | ||
| - | Regarding our project in terms of enviromental | + | Regarding our project in terms of environmental |
| - | Furthermore, | + | Furthermore, |
| ==== - Liability ==== | ==== - Liability ==== | ||
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| Concerning the EPS project, our team must comply with the following EU Directives to avoid product liability issues: | Concerning the EPS project, our team must comply with the following EU Directives to avoid product liability issues: | ||
| - | * Machinery Directive: | + | * Machinery Directive: guarantees a high level of protection for EU workers and citizens, |
| - Built according to certain parameters | - Built according to certain parameters | ||
| - Marked and recognizable | - Marked and recognizable | ||
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| ==== - Conclusion ==== | ==== - Conclusion ==== | ||
| - | After the study of engineering, | + | After the study of engineering, |
| - | Finally we are going to talk about the project | + | Finally, we are going to talk about project |
| ===== - Project Development ===== | ===== - Project Development ===== | ||
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| ==== - Introduction | ==== - Introduction | ||
| - | Taking all the previous chapters and analyzing all the characteristics and strategies proposed for the product development, | + | Taking all the previous chapters and analyzing all the characteristics and strategies proposed for the product development, |
| - | First, the team decided the main idea of the product and how it should work, analyzed not only different opportunities with structural drafts of the concept but also the relationship between devices and how they work with system architecture analyses. The main goal is to create the best user experience possible, since mental health can be a delicate subject and the product has to take into account many considerations to ensure it. | + | First, the team decided |
| ==== - Ideation | ==== - Ideation | ||
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| - | Regarding the wearable, | + | Regarding the wearable, |
| Before getting to the final decision, the team analyzed and noted the advantages and disadvantages of the different positioning options of the wearable shown in the previous figure. | Before getting to the final decision, the team analyzed and noted the advantages and disadvantages of the different positioning options of the wearable shown in the previous figure. | ||
| - | All in all, the positioning of the wearable has been decided to be in the form of a bracelet. The team analyzed | + | All in all, the positioning of the wearable has been decided to be in the form of a bracelet. The team analyzed |
| - | To better understand the relationship between devices and how they work, Figure **{{ref> | + | To better understand the relationship between devices and how they work, Figure **{{ref> |
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| - | Regarding the shape of the product, sketches have been done in order to explore different concepts and possibilities. This stage of ideation included brainstorming ideas, breaking conversations, | + | Regarding the shape of the product, sketches have been done in order to explore different concepts and possibilities. This stage of ideation included brainstorming ideas, breaking conversations, |
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| The first step for the creation of our concept was the creation of the visual identity, first the team brand, as illustrated in figure **{{ref> | The first step for the creation of our concept was the creation of the visual identity, first the team brand, as illustrated in figure **{{ref> | ||
| - | For this step, the team collected concepts considered important not only from the definition of the target audience, but also from the analysis of products already on the market, as observed in the State of Art chapter. First, for the construction of the brand DSTRS, | + | For this step, the team collected concepts considered important not only from the definition of the target audience but also from the analysis of products already on the market, as observed in the State of Art chapter. First, for the construction of the brand DSTRS, |
| - | Furthermore, | + | Furthermore, |
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| - | In addition to the logo, to put into practice the marketing concepts and perfect the brand concept, the team also developed graphic elements and media, not only for the product Mild, but also for the team's brand: DSTRS. These elements are important to help affirm the proposed brand concepts and collaborate in the development of the product. | + | In addition to the logo, to put into practice the marketing concepts and perfect the brand concept, the team also developed graphic elements and media, not only for the product Mild but also for the team's brand: DSTRS. These elements are important to help affirm the proposed brand concepts and collaborate in the development of the product. |
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| **Smart bracelet:** The bracelet tracks the anxiety level of the user all day long and when the anxiety level is too high it communicates with the app that will help with a solution. | **Smart bracelet:** The bracelet tracks the anxiety level of the user all day long and when the anxiety level is too high it communicates with the app that will help with a solution. | ||
| - | **Smartphone Application: | + | **Smartphone Application: |
| **Earphone case:** The Mild Case holds the earplugs and works also as an anxiety tool. It is a case with a soft feel and a distraction smell-diffuser to calm you down when you need it. It includes a vibration function to help set your breathing pace. | **Earphone case:** The Mild Case holds the earplugs and works also as an anxiety tool. It is a case with a soft feel and a distraction smell-diffuser to calm you down when you need it. It includes a vibration function to help set your breathing pace. | ||
| - | **Earphones: | + | **Earphones: |
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| - | Requirements for the user to be able to use our product would be a working | + | Requirements for the user to be able to use our product would be a working |
| - | Our concerns would be the price of our product | + | Our concerns would be the price of our product |
| ==== - Structural Design ==== | ==== - Structural Design ==== | ||
| - | In the production and the design of wearables every aspect that has to do with material has a great importance. These products are under constant stress through | + | In the production and the design of wearables, every aspect that has to do with the material has great importance. These products are under constant stress through contact with clothes, skin, and other irritating substances like sweat or soap. As well as the fact that a wearable is mostly also supposed to be a fashionable design piece makes the requirements |
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| - | For the structural design of the bracelet and the headphone case the above-mentioned design requirements must be applied. An ergonomic shape and enough space to fit all the electrical components are necessary. Also, room for all functions of “Mild” and the headphones are to be fitted inside of the headphone case. The technical drawing of the headphone case is shown in **Figure {{ref> | + | For the structural design of the bracelet and the headphone case, the above-mentioned design requirements must be applied. An ergonomic shape and enough space to fit all the electrical components are necessary. Also, room for all functions of “Mild” and the headphones are to be fitted inside of the headphone case. The technical drawing of the headphone case is shown in **Figure {{ref> |
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| - | Similar requirements go for the bracelet. Here the importance lies in the spacing of the electrical components that are quite large in the state of prototyping as shown in **Figure {{ref> | + | Similar requirements go for the bracelet. Here the importance lies in the spacing of the electrical components that are quite large in the state of prototyping as shown in **Figure {{ref> |
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| - | The strength of the material is supposed to withstand load cases that resemble falls from standard heights or forces that could be easily put on by the user’s hand. Here the headphone case is being focused on since it contains fragile structure like a hinge. | + | The strength of the material is supposed to withstand load cases that resemble falls from standard heights or forces that could be easily put on by the user’s hand. Here the headphone case is being focused on since it contains |
| - | Load cases here should resemble the falling of the product and a person accidentally putting too much force on these parts of the case. A simple load case of 50 Newton static force was put on the case in two different y-directions to check the products | + | Load cases here should resemble the falling of the product and a person accidentally putting too much force on these parts of the case. A simple load case of 50 Newton static force was put on the case in two different y-directions to check the product' |
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| **Sensor choice** | **Sensor choice** | ||
| - | For the choice of sensor, the team conducted prior research into different methods that could be chosen to actually | + | For the choice of sensor, the team conducted prior research into different methods that could be chosen to detect anxiety levels in the user. Currently, as this market grows, heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) have received a lot of attention. Both metrics have many pros and cons that should be considered before using either one. To determine when to use these metrics correctly, it was important to understand the basic science in this field of physiology and behind each sensor technology for the best decision for the end product. |
| Heart Rate (HR) is measured in beats per minute and it doesn' | Heart Rate (HR) is measured in beats per minute and it doesn' | ||
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| - | HRV in general is an indicator of physiological stress or arousal. Therefore, by analyzing the HRV, we are analyzing how well our body oscillates between stress and recovery, with increased arousal associated with a low HRV, and decreased arousal associated with a high HRV. Generally, a higher heart rate variability (HRV), or greater variability between | + | HRV in general is an indicator of physiological stress or arousal. Therefore, by analyzing the HRV, we are analyzing how well our body oscillates between stress and recovery, with increased arousal associated with a low HRV, and decreased arousal associated with a high HRV. Generally, a higher heart rate variability (HRV), or greater variability between |
| While medical uses of HRV are widely used for other functions, there are also aspects of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that can be derived from HRV data, resulting in several advantages in using this technique for the project: | While medical uses of HRV are widely used for other functions, there are also aspects of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that can be derived from HRV data, resulting in several advantages in using this technique for the project: | ||
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| * The most precise non-invasive measurement of Autonomic Nervous System activity (responsible for recovery and the body’s response to stress among other things); | * The most precise non-invasive measurement of Autonomic Nervous System activity (responsible for recovery and the body’s response to stress among other things); | ||
| * Can be measured by affordable consumer-grade heart rate monitors; | * Can be measured by affordable consumer-grade heart rate monitors; | ||
| - | * Able to detect psychological stressors, | + | * Able to detect psychological stressors, |
| - | * Various metrics inside of the HRV like the Standard Deviation of normal to normal R-R Intervals (SDNN) or the Root Mean Square of the successive differences (RMSSD) are used as indicator | + | * Various metrics inside of the HRV like the Standard Deviation of normal to normal R-R Intervals (SDNN) or the Root Mean Square of the successive differences (RMSSD) are used as indicators |
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| - | It was implemented in the code for the microcontroller of the bracelet as the main value that detects anxiety or stress. This program is supposed to have a baseline RMSSD value for each individual | + | It was implemented in the code for the microcontroller of the bracelet as the main value that detects anxiety or stress. This program is supposed to have a baseline RMSSD value for each user. This baseline is used to create a certain value for each user that can be used to detect their mental state. If this threshold is out of a common range which is in the 25 to 34-year-old age group, women had a typical RMSSD of 42.9 ± 22.8 and men had a typical RMSSD of 39.7 ± 19.9 (mean ± standard deviation). |
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| ==== - 3D Model ==== | ==== - 3D Model ==== | ||
| - | This chapter presents the 3d model of the product. However, first it is important to consider that two different assemblies were made: the first represents the ideal concept, so the product assembly in the case of production with smaller electronic components; the second model represents our prototype for the proof of the concept, with significantly larger components than the ideal assembly.**Figure {{ref> | + | This chapter presents the 3d model of the product. However, first, it is important to consider that two different assemblies were made: the first represents the ideal concept, so the product assembly in the case of production with smaller electronic components; the second model represents our prototype for the proof of the concept, with significantly larger components than the ideal assembly.**Figure {{ref> |
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| - | Regarding the development of the 3d model for the prototype construction, | + | Regarding the development of the 3d model for the prototype construction, |
| **Bracelet** | **Bracelet** | ||
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| - | The **Illustration {{ref> | + | The **Illustration {{ref> |
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| - | The model consists of four different parts. First the bottom part, designated for housing the electronic components | + | The model consists of four different parts. First, the bottom part is designated for housing the electronic components |
| - | The **Illustration {{ref> | + | The **Illustration {{ref> |
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| ==== - Packaging ==== | ==== - Packaging ==== | ||
| - | It is well known that the main functions of the packaging are storage and transport of a product. But following the circular economy concepts, the team didn’t want the product packaging life to end in the moment that the user gets off the product from the box or just uses recycled raw materials as an argument for sustainability. For these reasons, the Mild packaging is an unbleached cotton bag, using paper to structure the bag and keep the devices in order. In that way, besides creating a user experience and a relationship with the customer, the team is also giving the packaging a new meaning since the cotton bag is an item that can be used in our everyday life like our product does. | + | It is well known that the main functions of packaging are storage and transport of a product. But following the circular economy concepts, the team didn’t want the product packaging life to end the moment that the user gets off the product from the box or just uses recycled raw materials as an argument for sustainability. For these reasons, the Mild packaging is an unbleached cotton bag, using paper to structure the bag and keep the devices in order. In that way, besides creating a user experience and a relationship with the customer, the team is also giving the packaging a new meaning since the cotton bag is an item that can be used in our everyday life as our product does. |
| **Material** | **Material** | ||
| - | The packaging is going to be made of unbleached cotton because it is a sustainable and eco-friendly option to replace plastic bags. Besides being stylish, it is also versatile, and can be used on different occasions, as a nécessaire when traveling, when shopping, or even to carry your things during a walk. The unbleached cotton bag stands out among the different alternatives to plastic bags or bags made of other materials that are harmful to nature. This is because unbleached cotton fabric does not go through any kind of chemical process, reducing the emission of pollutants, energy consumption, | + | The packaging is going to be made of unbleached cotton because it is a sustainable and eco-friendly option to replace plastic bags. Besides being stylish, it is also versatile and can be used on different occasions, as a nécessaire when traveling, when shopping, or even to carry your things during a walk. The unbleached cotton bag stands out among the different alternatives to plastic bags or bags made of other materials that are harmful to nature. This is because |
| The main advantages of unbleached cotton are: | The main advantages of unbleached cotton are: | ||
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| * More durability and strength: The unbleached cotton bag has a much longer life cycle than bags made of other materials, especially plastic. | * More durability and strength: The unbleached cotton bag has a much longer life cycle than bags made of other materials, especially plastic. | ||
| - | * It's affordable: The unbleached cotton bag is one of the most economical options on the market, because it combines low cost, high durability, and versatility. This means that you will have an affordable product that will keep you company for years to come with a variety of possible uses. | + | * It's affordable: The unbleached cotton bag is one of the most economical options on the market because it combines low cost, high durability, and versatility. This means that you will have an affordable product that will keep you company for years to come with a variety of possible uses. |
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| ==== - Mobile App ==== | ==== - Mobile App ==== | ||
| - | After the creation of Mild's visual identity, to start the development of the application | + | After the creation of Mild's visual identity, to start the development of the application research about other mental health applications was done. Aspects like available options, visual identity, and how it works were observed. The app will have as a wire-frame a register function firstly, to maintain a database of users and their roles, a login function for accessing the app, and a set of 4 available features |
| * Music: Ready-made playlists will be recommended to the user with the main goal of promoting relaxation and de-stress through songs that have been proven to promote this. In addition, the user will also be able to create their own playlist with songs of their general preference. | * Music: Ready-made playlists will be recommended to the user with the main goal of promoting relaxation and de-stress through songs that have been proven to promote this. In addition, the user will also be able to create their own playlist with songs of their general preference. | ||
| - | * Sounds: A library of different sounds with different categories capable of calming and relaxing to be listened to in the background, such as nature sounds: ocean sounds, birds, forest. | + | * Sounds: A library of different sounds with different categories capable of calming and relaxing to be listened to in the background, such as nature sounds: ocean sounds, birds, |
| * Vibration: It gives the consumer the option to feel the vibration of the earphone case without wearing the earphones. This option is effective in situations where earphones cannot be worn. | * Vibration: It gives the consumer the option to feel the vibration of the earphone case without wearing the earphones. This option is effective in situations where earphones cannot be worn. | ||
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| * Breathing: Sounds to guide the breathing pattern to relax and achieve a normal breathing rate. | * Breathing: Sounds to guide the breathing pattern to relax and achieve a normal breathing rate. | ||
| - | Regarding the application design, concepts and graphic elements from the Mild product were used. Furthermore, | + | Regarding the application design, concepts and graphic elements from the Mild product were used. Furthermore, |
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| - | For the development of the app we have used the MIT app inventor program, where we have programmed all the possible options that can be used by the consumer to calm down after a warning that their stress levels are increasing. We have implemented the options of vibration and breathing, sound and music creating blocks. We have had the setback that in this program it is not possible to maintain | + | For the development of the app, we have used the MIT app inventor program, where we have programmed all the possible options that can be used by the consumer to calm down after a warning that their stress levels are increasing. We have implemented the options of vibration and breathing, sound and music creating blocks. We have had the setback that in this program it is not possible to maintain |
| ==== - Prototype ==== | ==== - Prototype ==== | ||
| - | For prototyping the product, a 3D printed model was made. First, it is important to remember that the 3d model of the prototype was built exclusively for the proof of concept, since some changes regarding dimensions were necessary because of the size of the electronic components.The 3d printing process offers the possibility to print 3D models created at low cost with little time. In addition, this method offers many advantages over simulating a prototype in a development environment. Firstly, it is possible to create a dynamic prototyping cycle where changes can be made in a short period of time. Furthermore, | + | For prototyping the product, a 3D printed model was made. First, it is important to remember that the 3d model of the prototype was built exclusively for the proof of concept, since some changes regarding dimensions were necessary because of the size of the electronic components. The 3d printing process offers the possibility to print 3D models created at low cost with little time. In addition, this method offers many advantages over simulating a prototype in a development environment. Firstly, it is possible to create a dynamic prototyping cycle where changes can be made in a short period of time. Furthermore, |
| - | For the final prototyping of the product, the team chose to 3D print not only the case, but also the bracelet. After building the model in clay, the necessary changes concerning the ergonomics of the case were observed. Regarding the changes needed while building the prototype, adjustments were needed | + | For the final prototyping of the product, the team chose to 3D print not only the case but also the bracelet. After building the model in clay, the necessary changes concerning the ergonomics of the case were observed. Regarding the changes needed while building the prototype, adjustments were needed |
| - | In this case, a 3D printer from Inestec | + | In this case, a 3D printer from Investec |
| - | In the material analysis, the team planned to use ABS material for printing. However, PLA was used to print the case and also a part of the bracelet. Firstly, because this material was already available, but also because it has a higher strength and stiffness than ABS. Only one type of PLA was used for cost reasons. | + | In the material analysis, the team planned to use ABS material for printing. However, PLA was used to print the case and also a part of the bracelet. Firstly, because this material was already available, but also because it has higher strength and stiffness than ABS. Only one type of PLA was used for cost reasons. |
| - | Regarding the bracelet printing, TPU was used firstly because this material was already available, but mostly because this 3D printing material has been engineered to simulate rubber-like features by combining strength with great elasticity and durability. Therefore, the color of the components could be implemented as planned and they were printed in black. The running time of the 3D printer was about 15 hours for all components counting the reprinting process of some of the parts. In addition, to refine the prototype after printing, the model was sanded for better assembly. | + | Regarding the bracelet printing, TPU was used firstly because this material was already available, but mostly because this 3D printing material has been engineered to simulate rubber-like features by combining strength with great elasticity and durability. Therefore, the color of the components could be implemented as planned and they were printed in black. The running time of the 3D printer was about 15 hours for all components counting the reprinting process of some of the parts. In addition, to refine the prototype after printing, the model was sanded for better assembly. |
| After printing and sanding, the individual components were assembled using the components list. Regarding the quality of the prints, it is very good and corresponds to what the team had in mind when it came to the design. It’s important to remember that the bracelet is relatively large, but would be significantly reduced in the case of production using smaller electronic components. In **Figures {{ref> | After printing and sanding, the individual components were assembled using the components list. Regarding the quality of the prints, it is very good and corresponds to what the team had in mind when it came to the design. It’s important to remember that the bracelet is relatively large, but would be significantly reduced in the case of production using smaller electronic components. In **Figures {{ref> | ||
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| ==== - Tests and Results ==== | ==== - Tests and Results ==== | ||
| - | The testing of “Mild” was mostly done by setting up and building the prototype. Every function that has a mechanical origin was done through testing and assembling the 3D printed prototype. Here it was included that the hinge of the headphone case was supposed to work smoothly and various kinds of headphones. As the further development | + | The testing of “Mild” was mostly done by setting up and building the prototype. Every function that has a mechanical origin was done through testing and assembling the 3D printed prototype. Here it was included that the hinge of the headphone case was supposed to work smoothly and various kinds of headphones. As the further development of “Mild” had planned to contain our design of headphones this was done with normal-sized Bluetooth in-ear headphones. \\ |
| - | The control system of the different devices like the headphone case, the bracelet and the app were done virtually and physically. For the headphone case a circuit of the vibration motor and transistor with the LOLIN 32 LITE (ESP 32) micro-controller was set up. A Bluetooth connection to the developed Application was tested and succeeded. The vibration motor was able to be activated in a fade mode to carry out the vibration pattern that lasted 6 seconds of raising vibration intensity and 6 seconds of fading vibration intensity. The programming of the bracelet was the task with the highest difficulty since here the RMSSD value was to be calculated. A test of the heart rate sensor that normally gives out the heart rate value in beats per minute was to be calculated into the RMSSD value in milliseconds. Unfortunately, | + | The control system of the different devices like the headphone case, the bracelet, and the app was done virtually and physically. For the headphone case, a circuit of the vibration motor and transistor with the LOLIN 32 LITE (ESP 32) micro-controller was set up. A Bluetooth connection to the developed Application was tested and succeeded. The vibration motor was able to be activated in a fade mode to carry out the vibration pattern that lasted 6 seconds of raising vibration intensity and 6 seconds of fading vibration intensity. The programming of the bracelet was the task with the highest difficulty since here the RMSSD value was to be calculated. A test of the heart rate sensor that normally gives out the heart rate value in beats per minute was to be calculated into the RMSSD value in milliseconds. Unfortunately, |
| ==== - Conclusion ==== | ==== - Conclusion ==== | ||
| - | To develop the project, the team followed the steps of Design Thinking, going through: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype and Test. The development of the project began by defining and structuring the main idea. Next, a research was done with the objective of defining | + | To develop the project, the team followed the steps of Design Thinking, going through Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test. The development of the project began by defining and structuring the main idea. Next, research was done to define |
| - | Still regarding the ideation of the product, sketches have been done in order to explore different concepts and possibilities | + | Still, regarding the ideation of the product, sketches have been done in order to explore different concepts and possibilities |
| - | With the development of the product' | + | With the development of the product' |
| - | During the product development phase, the packaging of the device was another aspect considered. Following the circular economy aspects, the Mild packaging is an unbleached cotton bag. In that way, in addition to creating a better user experience and relationship with the device user, the team is also giving the packaging a new meaning since the cotton bag is an item that can be used in our everyday life like our product does. Furthermore, | + | During the product development phase, the packaging of the device was another aspect considered. Following the circular economy aspects, the Mild packaging is an unbleached cotton bag. In that way, in addition to creating a better user experience and relationship with the device user, the team is also giving the packaging a new meaning since the cotton bag is an item that can be used in our everyday life as our product does. Furthermore, |
| ===== - Conclusions ===== | ===== - Conclusions ===== | ||
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| The end of our project has arrived, and a successful product has been created. Our product, Mild was a journey to get there, but it all worked out in the end. Our expectations in this project were to create something we would all be proud of, which worked out. It was also important to us to work together as a group, make the decisions together, learn from each other, think as a team and have fun after all. We created a group dynamic where this was all possible. | The end of our project has arrived, and a successful product has been created. Our product, Mild was a journey to get there, but it all worked out in the end. Our expectations in this project were to create something we would all be proud of, which worked out. It was also important to us to work together as a group, make the decisions together, learn from each other, think as a team and have fun after all. We created a group dynamic where this was all possible. | ||
| - | Mild, our product was created after a lot of research and idea forming. After all our prototype doesn' | + | Mild, our product was created after a lot of research and idea forming. After all our prototype doesn' |
| There are some differences between how we created Mild as a product, and as a prototype: | There are some differences between how we created Mild as a product, and as a prototype: | ||
| - | Mild as a product fits all the components perfectly unlike the prototype, it also has a smooth look and feel to it, to help the user calm down. The ceramic ball, to find in as well the product as the prototype, in Mild as a product, has a smell diffuser, and movement is possible as a distraction tool. In our prototype the ceramic ball is there, but the movement is not possible and the smell isn't there either. This is because the attachment of the ceramic ball wasn't possible in any other way with the 3D-printed model of the case. | + | Mild as a product fits all the components perfectly unlike the prototype, it also has a smooth look and feel to it, to help the user calm down. The ceramic ball, to find in as well the product as the prototype, in Mild as a product, has a smell diffuser, and movement is possible as a distraction tool. In our prototype, the ceramic ball is there, but the movement is not possible and the smell isn't there either. This is because the attachment of the ceramic ball wasn't possible in any other way with the 3D-printed model of the case. |
| - | The bracelet in our prototype is really thick and big, in Mild as a product the bracelet is way smaller, and more fashionable. This happened because the components had to fit in some way. The real bracelet is also made of a different material, so you can always wear it, it feels comfortable and look okay for all day, everyday. It also would not contain a ' | + | The bracelet in our prototype is really thick and big, in Mild as a product the bracelet is way smaller and more fashionable. This happened because the components had to fit in some way. The real bracelet is also made of a different material, so you can always wear it, it feels comfortable and looks okay all day, every day. It also would not contain a ' |
| - | The sensor we used in the bracelet is the Plenthysmography (PPG) iHaospace MAX30102, and it measures heart rate variability (HRV) and blood pressure (bp). We used this sensor in our prototype, but in the real concept of Mild we could also use an electrochemical | + | The sensor we used in the bracelet is the Plenthysmography (PPG) iHaospace MAX30102, and it measures heart rate variability (HRV) and blood pressure (bp). We used this sensor in our prototype, but in the real concept of Mild, we could also use an electrochemical |
| - | Mild, as a product, obviously contain | + | Mild, as a product, obviously contain |
| As far as our prototype we are satisfied with how it turned out, although our concept product would look a little different/ | As far as our prototype we are satisfied with how it turned out, although our concept product would look a little different/ | ||
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| The requirements we made up for ourselves in this project: | The requirements we made up for ourselves in this project: | ||
| - | 1. Stay sustainable trough-out the project and the product itself, as well as the packaging: We succeeded here, we build our whole prototype | + | 1. Stay sustainable trough-out the project and the product itself, as well as the packaging: We succeeded here, we sustainably |
| - | 2.Our marketing has to comply with the values of gender and racial equality: Succeeded, we included always everyone and every situation possible in the marketing around our product. | + | 2. Our marketing has to comply with the values of gender and racial equality: Succeeded, we included always everyone and every situation possible in the marketing around our product. |
| 3. Don't cross ethical lines: succeeded. | 3. Don't cross ethical lines: succeeded. | ||
| - | 4. Create a good user experience and relationship, | + | 4. Create a good user experience and relationship, |
| 5. Comply with the EU Directives: succeeded. | 5. Comply with the EU Directives: succeeded. | ||
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| 1. To have a companion that gives a certain amount of relief quickly and whenever possible: | 1. To have a companion that gives a certain amount of relief quickly and whenever possible: | ||
| - | Our smart companion, Mild, gives you relief/help quicker than you even expect. The sensor in the bracelet will sense your high anxiety level before you even notice it yourselves, and so it will give you a possible solution before you even realize you need it. The app will give you a notification right away, and you can act right away. It is also very useful that you can use our product every second of the day, with a small amount | + | Our smart companion, Mild, gives you relief/help quicker than you even expect. The sensor in the bracelet will sense your high anxiety level before you even notice it yourselves, and so it will give you a possible solution before you even realize you need it. The app will give you a notification right away, and you can act right away. It is also very useful that you can use our product every second of the day, with a small number |
| 2. The design should be comparable to common devices that are on the market and seen being used in a normal way. It is supposed to be fashionable and not tell the story of the users' needs or problems. It should fit into a modern set of accessories with all devices that are needed to make “Mild” useful: | 2. The design should be comparable to common devices that are on the market and seen being used in a normal way. It is supposed to be fashionable and not tell the story of the users' needs or problems. It should fit into a modern set of accessories with all devices that are needed to make “Mild” useful: | ||
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| 3. The production of “Mild” should be able to be carried without high complexity and with the use of integrated electronics when chips go into production. Using all common techniques of production and design organization like quality assurance and testing, the product should be considered as a high standard and working device with a good reputation in the market. To produce a physical display of “Mild” it is objected to producing a prototype with hands-on displaying functionalities. | 3. The production of “Mild” should be able to be carried without high complexity and with the use of integrated electronics when chips go into production. Using all common techniques of production and design organization like quality assurance and testing, the product should be considered as a high standard and working device with a good reputation in the market. To produce a physical display of “Mild” it is objected to producing a prototype with hands-on displaying functionalities. | ||
| - | I think we succeeded here, although our prototype has less functionality than our actual concept of Mild has. | + | I think we succeeded here, although our prototype has less functionality than our actual concept of Mild. |
| - | After all I think we can be happy how our work went, and how Mild turned out as a smart companion. | + | After all, I think we can be happy with how our work went, and how Mild turned out as a smart companion. |
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| In the future, saying our product Mild will be on the market this year, we would of course have to work on the making of the actual earphones too, so they could be from the Mild brand as well. | In the future, saying our product Mild will be on the market this year, we would of course have to work on the making of the actual earphones too, so they could be from the Mild brand as well. | ||
| - | We would also like to make the case in different colors, shapes and functionalities to be more fulfilling to everyone' | + | We would also like to make the case in different colors, shapes, and functionalities to be more fulfilling to everyone' |
| - | In the further future we would consider | + | In the further future, we would consider |
| - | We would also like to expend | + | We would also like to expand |
| The future will also just be implementing what our users tell us need to be better/ | The future will also just be implementing what our users tell us need to be better/ | ||
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