Ideate Stage

Ideate stage-Questions and solutions (crazy 8 technique)

This stage each problem statement was considered and idea was generated. The “Crazy 8” that we were asked to follow was very helpful. In this technique a timer for 8 minutes was set and within that time maximum ideas for each problem statement were noted.

1) As the user is not able to adjust the working desk according to their height resulting in back pain and as table can’t be adjusted need to come forward to type, use mouse, view short texts which is leading in change of sitting position.

Solution:

· Using pillow for height adjustments

· Height adjustable table that can be bought as close as possible to keep spine erect with side extendable table for writing that can also be used for placing mouse.

· Chair with hand rest

· Practicing yoga

· Adjustable chair

· Having support for neck

· Having a good posture while sitting

· Sit in a place with a slanting back support

2)Hand is not positioned properly while using mouse causes hand pain, wrist pain.

Solution:

· Proper chair with hand rest

· Can have a side table for hand level to have a comfortable position to write

· A table with side table extension

· Sitting in sofa and working can keep mouse , notes on the hand rest creating a comfortable position for short duration.

· Using wireless mouse

· Touch screen devices enhances the comfort of not using mouse

· Use a wider table

3)If have to stand and work not able to adjust the table accordingly to their comfort.

Solution:

· Keep books and increase size accordingly

· Using a height adjustable table

· Use staircase wider space for placing table and user can stand one step down .i.e., elevated space

· Can use adjustable laptop stands

· Can use balcony place for working

4)Not having enough space on table to organize her things like water bottle, cups, files, calendar, pen drive, hard disk etc., wires are messed up or to spread users arm around or else table with things is far away from work place.

Solution:

· Using a table with foldable /side extension

· Table with holder for cups

· Having a bag to keep everything which is also easily portable

· Cord cable wire organizer

· Desk supplies organizer

· Under desk cable management tray (inspired from another DT01 project)

· Sliding sileni adhesive power strip wall mount, wall socket to hold extension box

· Simple keep the water bottle on floor that is easily fetchable.

5)Not having sufficient storing space.

Solution:

· Drawer units under table

· Have necessary things in a portable bag

· Clean the existing storage space which will free up some space

· Use vertical spacing wisely (Ikea vertical spacing inspired from Anudeep’s live session)

· Have a transparent bag hanged on table to easily fetch things

6)Not having space for resting foot comfortably (foot rest)

Solution:

· Keep a stool chair with drawers matching your height

· Folded leg position

· Keep work desk near wall to stretch your leg against the wall

· Table that has adjustable foot rest

· Work near bed to stretch your leg on bed

7)Not able to adjust chair according to comfort. Have to walk each time to take file or fetch water, Plastic chair makes it very difficult to work causes back pain.

Solution:

· Rotatable chair with height adjustments

· Use pillow to increase height

· Chair with wheels

· Use chair with lock In wheels

8) Not having enough privacy while attending meeting

Solution:

· Can have a wooden or cloth screen to hide space behind the user

· Choose a corner to work

· A wooden board setup covering 3 sides of the user with hollow bottom for air circulation which will ensure privacy.

· Sit in a private room

· Moving to café or private work place

· Working in parks early morning or late evenings

· Sound proof surrounding

9)Has no proper ventilation

Solution:

· Portable mini fan

· Work in balcony or terrace

· Stand fan adjustable height

· Selecting well ventilated rooms with windows for work place

· Use portable workplace to move your work place to different places according to weather or user’s comfort

10)Screen is not at the eye level have to bend down to view the screen causing neck pain. Chair is too short that also makes screen not at eye level.

Solution:

· Keep books under the system and adjust height

· Height adjustable table

· Put pillow on chair to adjust the height accordingly

· Laptop stand

· Monitor desk mount stand

11) Not able to shift work place from one place to another especially being a working mom

Solution:

· Portable workplace weight less table and chair

· Foldable table with lockable wheels assures firmness

· Movable chair

· A bag that can hold all necessary things