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Mouse Massager
Mass-ouse [ma'sows, ma'sowz]
Noun:
a mouse that provides massage
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Used: Solidworks, Keyshot, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, 3D Printer
Easy access for users to massage their hands while using computer mouse for long periods of time
Mission Statement:
Redesign a Logitech bluetooth mouse that not only allows the user's hands to feel at ease but to also massage their pressure points when experiencing discomfort.
Study and understand reflexology and ergonomics of a computer mouse.
Goals:
Allow easy access for users to massage their hands while using computer mouse.
Features:
Include extrusions from surface in order to massage certain pressure points of the hand when using computer mouse.
User Profile: Meet Jin Tsai
"I love my job, but I cannot enjoy it when I constantly experience joint pains and cramping when working on a computer all day."
About Mr. Tsai:
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Mid 50s
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Works on computer all day for work
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Experiences frequent joint pain, especially around his palms when working
What Does He Need?
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Comfort over Style
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Get his work done without taking constant breaks
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Multifunctional and convenient items
What are his Motivations?
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Work, work, and work
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No pain
What are his Frustrations?
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Getting old
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Joint pains
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Sitting all day with cramped hands
Market Research: Reflexology
Reflexology aims to relieve stress as prolonged exposure to stress causes the body to lower its immune defenses
General Benefits:
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Creates a feeling of wellness and improves mood
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Promotes relaxation enabling the body to lower stress and manage it to not affect body negatively
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Stimulates the release of the body's happy hormones
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Improves overall circulation of the blood leading to greater oxygen and nutrition supply to body
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Supports recovery process of injuries to hands and feet
Example of Reflexology Massager:
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Uses air pressure massage and pressure point to target areas in hand
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Has heat compression and infrared heat to soothe tired hands and aching muscles
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Effect on hand's skin (pressure and heat allow lotions and creams to absorb quickly)
Essential body parts to focus when staring at computer all day
It is shockingly interesting how being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, immediately reduces anger, fear, stress and increases pleasant feelings. One of the most intriguing areas of current research is the impact of nature on general wellbeing. It increases our ability to pay attention. Because humans find nature inherently interesting, we can naturally focus on what we are experiencing out in nature. Therefore, I wanted to replicate the color schemes of the calming Mother Nature and convert that onto the computer mouse. Because targeted users spend a lot of time looking at their computer screen, they experience "nature deprivation." Hopefully, these color ways remind them to take short breaks in between and get in touch with nature.
Mood Board
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CMF
Pre-Deconstruction
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Deconstruction
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Simplest form by structure
Easy to use based off user profile
Reflexology studies: Pressure point focused on digestive system
Reflexology studies: Pressure point focused on head and shoulders
Reflexology studies: Pressure point focused on eyes
Arm rest for relief on wrist
Similar to an Apple mouse/trackpad: In order for users to successfully massage their pressure points, their hands will need to slide across.
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