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DINNER AT 6 J ason Chalecki Gigabit Connection Susan Dybbs Graduate Studio II Rebecca Hume Spring 2006 Min Kyung Lee KC Oh

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gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006

PHASE ONE RECAP project definition territory map target audience

How can pervasive computing enhance ? family connections PROJECT DEFINITON In initial team discussions, we found we were all interested in exploring family connections. FAMILY C ONNECTIONS gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006

family CONSISTS OF financial people values WHO SHARE security possessions physical health religion plans emotional community future activities AND ENGAGE IN civic groups physical cultural eat kids devices environment parents school live communication home family routine legacy chores heritage connections work individual nanny identity friends parenting collective roles extracurriculars teaching entertainment learning leisure disciplining vacation affection hugs loving THAT REINFORCE relationships TERRITORY MAP After several brainstorming sessions, we settled on a definition of family and created a map of areas to explore through research. DEFINITION OF FAMIL Y gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006

CONSISTENT CHANGING single family with family with school family with empty nester family with infant age child(ren) teenager(s) elder(s) TARGET AUDIENCE We set out to look at the whole family lifecycle in order to discover what changes and what remains the same throughout the family’s evolution. FAMIL Y LIFECYCLE gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006

RESEARCH overview of methods research target observation directed storytelling touchstone tour

RESEARCH METHODS We employed a variety of methods in order to understand what families and family members say, make, and do. OVERVIEW gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006

single family with family with school family with family with empty nester infant age child(ren) teenager(s ) elder(s ) RESEARCH TARGET We looked at 21 families at varying stages across the family life cycle. Analogous situations were examined to counterpoint primary research. FAMILY PARTICIPANTS gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006

Work Grocery Store Shopping Mall Live Family Activity Family Restaurant Leisure Children’s Museum “ What do families do? ” OBSERVATION We observed families in diverse situations where they take part in different activities. WHAT FAMILIES DO gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006

• Who do you consider family? Value • What object in your home best represents your family? • T ell me about your most recent famliy activity. Activity • Describe the last time your family had fun. • T ell me about a time you felt close with your family. Relationships • Can you describe a time when you felt distanced? “ How do people describe their family connections? ” DIRECTED STORYTELLING We conducted directed storytelling interviews to discover what people think and feel about their families. WHAT FAMILIES SAY gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006

Daily Routine Shared Activity Use of Calendar “ What things are important to families ” TOUCHSTONE TOUR We asked family members to take us on a tour of their home, pointing out important objects and how they are used. WHAT FAMILIES MAKE gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006

RESEARCH FINDINGS data research insights family stages findings emerging themes

PHASE ONE RECAP project definition territory map target audience gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006

Often feels disconnected Activities of central and Activity revolves around Teen desires increased Concerned with preserva- Parents often see child as a from central family extended family revolve children autonomy and control tion of values, tradition, peer or friend around new child and family history Feels close to sibling(s) Many family activities are Teen would rather spend Sharing space is important Parents consider close in-home: TV, radio, and time with friends Photos substitute for even in individual activities Friends are like family friends as familiy board games interaction with lost loved Parents desire family time Values independence Rely on traditions and ones Parents feel need for Shared space sometimes and often feel discon- holiday gatherings for Common family activities independence used for individual nected from teen Children caring for their feelings of closeness are intermittent and activites. parents feel increased consist mostly of holidays Parents have difficulty Few common activities, Communication between responsibility and events finding time/making room Parents are often too tired mostly scheduled around family members is often for individual activities for activities outside the food or other basic needs; Children and parents both scheduled, weekly calls house planned family dinners are feel loss of autonomy Activities and routine are Photos are cherished for prevalent highly structured Outings are planned Extended family gathers for reliving memories Family members’ interests holidays and events Interaction with other Many outings are educa- Children and parents make differ significantly children and extended tional in nature Family dinners continue the effort to gather family is scheduled Negotiation is necessary Also run errands together, Introduction of new family for shared activities Value spontaneity to grocery store or Costco members can cause Technology seperates tension Impart feeling of affection Children are obligated family members, TV, through frequent hugs & participants computers, IM kisses Photos are central for Communication is often Photos taken often to capturing milestones in businesslike, focused on document growth of child child’s life check-ins and logistics Parents begin teaching Extended family gatherings child skills and traditions bring family together Photo creation focuses on documenting milestones single family with family with school family with family with empty nester infant age child(ren) teenager(s ) elder(s ) RESEARCH INSIGHTS We compiled and distilled the data, pulling out key insights. GATHERED INFORMATION gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006

values “ ...we played with Noah’s train set; we helped him build the tracks... ” • activities and routine • spontaneity are structured • educational activites outside of home activities • child is locus for extended family • socialize with families with and central family activities children of same age • take pictures inorder to • children forced document child’s growth participants family at the Children’s Museum • majority of activities take place in home loving “ ...we drop her off at daycare together and then he continues to relationships walk me to work... ” single family with family with school family with empty nester family with infant age child(ren) teenager(s) elder(s) INITIAL FINDINGS In the early stages of family life, shared activities predominate and revolve around the child. Photos are taken frequently, and parents often feel tired. EARLY STAGE OF FAMILY gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006

• teen desires autonomy and control values • teen would rather spend time with friends than family • single considers close friends family “...one of my cousins just had a baby so everyone gathered to see [the baby].” • activites revolve • parents respect around holidays teen/single as peer activities • scheduled • takes pictures inorder to family dinners document milestones • parents desire family • shared space for time because of feelings individual activites of disconection loving • scheduled communication “Today I talked with my older and check-ins relationships son... every Sunday he calls...” single family with family with school family with empty nester family with infant age child(ren) teenager(s) elder(s) INITIAL FINDINGS The middle stage of family life is marked by diverging interests and an increased need to schedule shared activities and communication. MIDDLE STAGE OF FAMILY gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006

values • concerned with “My father and his brothers all perservation of values, owned kosher butcher shops in traditions and family Pittsburgh...” history activities • changing roles and responsibilities • holiday gatherings even more important • family dinners • photos substitute for interaction with lost loved ones loving relationships single family with family with school family with empty nester family with infant age child(ren) teenager(s) elder(s) INITIAL FINDINGS As families grow older, children take on increased responsibilities. Relationships are reinforced through family gatherings, traditions, and cherished mementos. LATER STAGE OF FAMILY gigabit connection | Studio II | Spring 2006