Problem/Situation

How might we design a better, more enjoyable waking up experience?

Quick Ideation + Brainstorming

Brainstorm for Ideas:

• Changing (LED) light 

• Combining alarm and routine check-in device

• Keeping yourself on track! (time reminders)

• Incorporating prep for the next day -->App intervention

• Mindfulness practice when you initially wake up (meditation/breathing)

• Vitamin D lamp

• Multipurpose lamp

  • Could hold things in the center: phone, watches, etc…

  • Plays a randomized sound every time it recognizes a sound (a person talking)

    • Purpose is to make user feel uncomfortable in order to wake up earlier

    • Combination of sound and lighting and vibration

      • Customizable 

      • When people use new product, 5 question diagnostic quiz

        • Fun element to include. ask users bedtime routine, wakeup routine, schedule

        • What features would be good for them to have/not have

Takeaways

Final Idea:

App integration + Lamp + Customizable

Concentrating on having an atypical schedule

Research

1. Establishing schedules and routines are very helpful

   1. Position behavior support systems (PBS)

   2. Identifying tasks to complete, making lists, establishing routine

      1. Pictures and visualizations of steps helpful

      2. Fluorescent lightning a no-go

         1. Should be careful with type of light, or maybe adjusting sensitivity

Ideas

1. Having a regular wakeup and bedtime is very helpful!

2. Perhaps explore other modes of signal other than light

Age Range 

• 12 + (Middle-schoolers and higher)

1. Light brightness - adjustable 

2. Applies to others (those not on the spectrum)

Atypical schedule

• How to improve waking up process

  • Consistent with bedtime and waking up 

  • Pre-bedtime routine

  • Limit screen time before bed

  • Alarm system

  • Wake up lights

  • Thoughts

    • Light can mimic sunrise to tell body to get up

    • Plug in or battery powered?

    • Display time 

    • Body adjusts over time, if you do something for long enough your body will just know > perhaps will not always need to use it 

    • Might not work for those who have sleeping disorders