Design for Connection: Mealtime as a time for bonding
Hello there! Thank you for choosing to take this survey. Context: My name is Yasmine, and I am a senior industrial design student at the University of Houston. The following survey aims to learn about families' needs, what you find appealing for your family dynamic, and hopefully gain insight on how to improve on this project to make a product that is truly useful to all the families out there that wish to make mealtime a little more special. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedules to help me out!The following breaks down what to expect:A) Concept 153-second video-5 multiple choice questions, 2 check box questions, 1 optional open-ended B) Concept 2-55-second video-5 multiple choice questions, 2 check box questions, 1 optional open-ended C) Concept 3-45-second video-5 multiple choice questions, 2 check box questions, 1 optional open-ended
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Concept 1
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How well does the Family Tree concept encourage balanced communication during mealtime?
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1 is Not at all, 5 is Very well
Does this product help in addressing parental or child distractions during mealtime?
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1 is Not at All, 5 is Very much
To what extent does the Family Tree concept enforce your family's culture and personal sharing?
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1 is Not at all, 5 is Very well
How likely can this concept support habit-building and mealtime engagement for children?
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How effective would this product be in helping parents recognize negative communication patterns at the dinner table?
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not at all
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1 is not at all, 5 is Very effective
What aspects of this concept do you like?
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voice recognition to accurately measure engagement of each member
Light changes to communicate with and about family members
Parenting suggestions via app for issues of quiet or troubled kids
Decorative function to encourage harmony in family dynamic
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What aspects of this concept do you dislike?
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voice recognition to accurately measure engagement of each member
Light changes to communicate with and about family members
Parenting suggestions via app for issues of quiet or troubled kids
Decorative function to encourage harmony in family dynamic
Other
Any comments/questions/concerns?
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Concept 2
Youtube
How well does the Interactive Drink Coaster encourage balanced communication during mealtime?
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1 is Not at all, 5 is Very well
Does this product help in addressing parental or child distractions during mealtime?
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Very well
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1 is Not at all, 5 is Very well
To what extent does the Drink Coaster concept enforce your family's culture and personal sharing?
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Not at all
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Very well
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1 is Not at all, 5 is Very well
How likely can this concept support habit-building and mealtime engagement for children?
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Not at all
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Very well
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1 is Not at all, 5 is Very well
How effective would this product be in helping parents recognize negative communication patterns at the dinner table?
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Not at all
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Very likely
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1 is Not at all, 5 is Very likely
What aspects of this concept do you like?
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Categories of conversation
Providing prompts regarding other family members' interests
Integration into a dinner setting as tableware
Connecting all coasters to form an interactive game
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What aspects of this concept do you dislike?
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Categories of conversation
Providing prompts regarding other family members' interests
Integration into a dinner setting as tableware
Connecting all coasters to form an interactive game
Other
Any comments/questions/concerns?
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Concept 3
Concept 3
How well does the Phone-Storing Clock encourage balanced communication during mealtime?
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1 is Not at all, 5 is Very effective
Does this product help in addressing parental or child distractions during mealtime?
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Strongly disagree
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Strongly agree
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1 is Strongly disagree, 5 is Strongly agree
To what extent does this concept enforce your family's culture and personal sharing?
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Not at all
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Very much
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1 is Not at all, 5 is Very much
How likely can this concept support habit-building and mealtime engagement for children?
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Not at all
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Very well
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1 is Not at all, 5 is Very well
How effective would this product be in helping parents recognize negative communication patterns at the dinner table?
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Not at all
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Very likely
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1 is Not at all, 5 is Very likely
What aspects of this concept do you like?
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Video recording feature for memories and reflection
LED ring indicating time spent at table
Stowing away parents' phones to focus on children
AI recognition of quiet, angry, sad, and happy interactions
Clock form integrating into a family home dining room
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What aspects of this concept do you dislike?
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Video recording feature for memories and reflection
LED ring indicating time spent at table
Stowing away parents' phones to focus on children
AI recognition of quiet, angry, sad, and happy interactions
Clock form integrating into a family home dining room
Other
Any comments/questions/concerns?
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