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We are happy to share our finalized brief! After the updates we wanted to share it under the title of "Finalized Design Brief" directly. Best regards, Team 12. LATEST UPDATES ARE GIVEN AT THE BOTTOM BRIEF: For our project, we are seeking a smart “planter/plant pot” design that enriches the daily lives of elderly individuals and carries cultural significance. The planter should monitor the plant’s health, have automatic watering capabilities, and be user-friendly, and customizable. Additionally, it should include interactive features that support elderly individuals in forming emotional connections with plants and maintaining this ritual. Intended Users: Grandparents. (Our primary users are grandparents, specifically individuals aged 60 and above. This age group encompasses diverse lifestyles, from those living independently to those sharing a home with family members.) Target Market: 60+ Elderly Individuals.Note: We aim to cater to a broad spectrum of elderly users, with a focus on those who live alone, elderly couples, and those living with their families, in that order. We place great emphasis on the well-being of elderly individuals, particularly those with memory impairments such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. Recognizing their need for companionship and communication, we aim to develop products that not only assist with daily tasks but also offer emotional support through a connection with plants. Many elderly people enjoy talking to their plants, and our plant system can enhance this experience by providing gentle reminders for care and even self-watering when necessary. This reduces the anxiety of forgetfulness while offering a comforting presence they can interact with. By fostering this interaction, we aim to make plant care a soothing and enjoyable routine that brings comfort and joy. Whether living alone, with a partner, or in a family setting, plants become a source of emotional connection, giving elderly individuals a sense of purpose and companionship. Our goal is to strengthen this bond by ensuring plant care is easy and accessible, allowing them to enjoy the benefits without physical strain or worry. Our approach ensures that each user group is supported in maintaining their independence, nurturing their routines, and celebrating the small joys of life, whether through interaction with family or personal activities. EXPECTED FORM: We’re excited to see the development of the application unfold, and we look forward to viewing sketches and 3D models of the concepts as they take shape, before the main prototype (The prototype at the end might be in the scale of 1/2 or 1/1) is done. It’s important to us to visually follow the creative journey and see the ideas come to life! PROBLEM DEFINITION: The goal is to design a smart planter that enriches the daily lives of elderly individuals and carries cultural significance. This planter should have an aesthetic and customizable structure; it should reflect the cultural sentiment that elderly individuals would want to have in their homes, adopting a maximalist design philosophy. Function: The planter could be equipped with sunlight and moisture sensors, allowing it to monitor the health of the plant. Additionally, it could be able to provide status notifications through voice prompts, making it easier for…

Initial design concept 1.Intelligent flowerpot pet systemDesign highlight: The flowerpot is only equipped with a display screen integrated with the flowerpot wall and a mechanical button. After the button is pressed, intelligent functions are achieved through intelligent voice interaction, improving usability. Provide positive feedback through voice interaction when users appreciate it. It can be connected to a smart terminal via Bluetooth and operated on the system through a mobile app.How to use: Internal input of positive praise entries. When positive words are recognized in the elderly’s speech, a cute and happy expression will appear on the display screen, and beautiful sound effects will be played.In order to enhance the sense of achievement of the elderly during use, the flowerpot will record the number of compliments received. If there is a fluctuation in the frequency of the elderly’s compliments, the flowerpot will provide special feedback. For example, if the frequency is higher than normal, the flowerpot may play a long piece of music or continuously display special gorgeous colors. Conversely, the flowerpot may turn into a melancholic color or display a pitiful and coquettish expression.Intelligent systems can be operated in the mobile app system, and family members or users can set response terms and corresponding expressions based on the user’s language habits. According to the user’s preferences, feedback sound effects can be set, and of course, children’s voices can also be recorded. Family members can also create a family group in the app, like leaving a phone message, to leave a message about the flowerpot. When the user approaches the flowerpot, the message will be played.The sensing system of each flowerpot acts as an independent entity, and users can give different names to different plants. They accompany users like some little elves, relieving their loneliness. Corresponding briefing content: For customer needs such as “elderly people like to bless children and expect to increase their connection with them. Plants become a source of emotional connection, bringing a sense of purpose and companionship to the elderly. User friendly, simple and intuitive user interface”, this concept sets up user friendly and interactive functions to maintain customer emotional needs. This design aims to enrich the daily life of the elderly through intelligent interactive functions, guide them to actively face life, increase their connection with plants and descendants, improve their sense of achievement in plant care, and alleviate their loneliness. 2.Reminder system and battery chargingDesign highlight: Install light and humidity sensors to record the frequency of plant care for the elderly and provide reminders when necessary. Detachable rechargeable battery with a convenient charging port designed for the battery, providing charging reminders when the battery is low.How to use: The memory of the elderly is declining, and the reminder system is meaningful for the elderly. By sensing the user’s behavior, it provides necessary reminders to the user. The intelligent system of the flowerpot is powered by rechargeable batteries, eliminating the need to move the flowerpot or frequently replace the battery. Simply take the battery to the charger for charging, reducing user pressure.…

(Industrial Design students) ⚪“Building blocks”like flower POTS Design highlights: Through the assembly of personalized parts, decorate personalized flower POTS. Use process: You can customize your favorite parts by 3D printing, and insert them in the corresponding position of the flower pot to achieve the decorative effect. The parts can be changed according to the mood to make the flower pot more interesting. Designer: FuyuanDesign date: November 4, 2024Design size: Diameter 20cmMaterial description: Plastic, porcelain, glass ⚪Flower POTS that listen to nature sounds Design highlights: It will make the sound of plants growing, wind, birds singing, the sound of nature, of course, you can also play your favorite music. Usage process: Import audio by cooperating with mobile software. Designer: FuyuanDesign date: November 4, 2024Design size: Diameter 15cmMaterial description: Plastic, porcelain, glass ⚪Light flowerpots Design highlights: Let the light move on the flower pot, maybe there is a different scenery. Design limitations: The effect may not be seen during the day, and the effect is excellent at night. Use process: ① The light is cast on the outer wall of the flower pot: the light can be projected on the outer wall of the flower pot to achieve decorative effect by adjusting the light color and projection method. ② Light illuminates the plant: when the light is insufficient, it supplements the light for the plant in time. The light shines on the surface of the soil of the flower pot: Maybe you can project some interesting things on the soil, it can be a small snail, it can be a star, there are many things you can project. Designer: FuyuanDesign date: November 4, 2024Design size: Diameter 25cmMaterial description: Plastic, porcelain, glass