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Self-Portrait Poster
Design for Decisions
Graduate Thesis Project
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40" x 30" poster from December 11 Thesis Project
Poster Session
Poster detail: Mapping of preventive care behaviors
over time and by vigilance levels.
Early research included a literature review of
behavorial economics literature. Findings are compiled in a matrix which charts
decision factors on the horizontal axis, behavioral tendencies on
the vertical, and examples and strategies to exploit or counter in the body.
Sample entry from print version above, process work below.
Design for Decisions: Encouraging Preventive Care Commitments
Graduate Thesis Project (in progress)
designed at Carnegie Mellon University
Jodi Forlizzi, Advisor
Literature review and exploratory research completed in fall 2009; generative research, concept generation and prototypes to be completed in spring 2010.
Designers today are tackling complex public issues from financial
responsibility to
energy conservation. Individual action is critical to collective
progress; however, a rational understanding of information is rarely
enough—people need support making decisions
to take informed action. Understanding the often irrational behaviors
that factor into
decisions large and small falls in the domain of behavioral economics.
Research in this area provides insight to strategies that can help
influence individuals to act more consistently with their preferences.
This project explores how can behavioral economics and design can
partner in the development of a system to help people understand
preventive care recommendations and adopt a healthy routine of care.