Collaborative Design Practice : Task 1 / Create an empathy map and define the problem statement

03/04/2023 - 24/04/2023 / Week 01 - Week 04

Collaborative Design Practice GCD62204

NAME: Sea Hirayama

I.D: 0347596

COURSE: Bachelor of Design in Creative Media / Taylor's Design School

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●Instructions

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 ●Task Progress

Timeline

- Week 1

Introduction

This week we had a tutorial on the module and a brief introduction to the tasks. In addition, students introduced themselves and then were grouped together to continue with the project. For this module, we'll be tasked to assist and improve the business with #GiveBack Recycling Campaign. After the session, we discussed about the task we gotta do for this week and went through.

Process

-The tasks on this week

1. Progression of Task 1 (research, mindmaps, slides, data, references)

2. Initial ideas generated for Task 2 (notes, mindmaps, sketches)

3. Prepared research/query/clarifying questions for IN.Deed (if any)

4. Other queries in regards to module/task/project

So in the beginning, we gathered about the campaign and started researching for the interview to create the empathy map.

• https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gsk-malaysia-launches-giveback-recycling-000000392.html

• https://www.healthmatters.com.my/gsk-malaysia-launches-their-giveback-recycling-campaign-for-safe-disposal-of-old-inhalers/

• https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/heal/2022/06/808026/health-proper-and-safe-disposal-inhalers

Defining the Challenge Project Plan

- What will we work to produce?

Art installation for GSK #GiveBack Campaign

- What constraints will we need to manage?

• Time
• Money (budget)
• Reach the minimum size
• Materials (own)

- What measures and indicators will help us know our ideas are successful?

User testing/review

Project Brief

Write a short ‘brief’ that clarifies the challenges/problem to be addressed.

It should be clear and concise allowing one to understand its content as it is

addressed. Include supporting ideas/thoughts that reflect an understanding of the

challenges/problems and where/how design has the opportunity to provide a solution.

Problem Statement

Medicines are one of the most important human needs.

After usage of these medicinal products, these packaging is thrown away as people

think they serve no other function or use anymore. GSK want to give a thought not

to throw it (which in the end will come back to land?) however, patients can give it

back to the medical place which can be used for something else. One example is

Art Installation

Challenge Analysis Assumption and questions What do we know? Nature-based Sculpture Minimum size: 10ft (width), 7ft (height), 2ft (depth) - What do we believe we already know about this challenge? its going to be a clownery - What we would like to learn more about? What specific sculpture do GSK want (references, colours, message) People with asthma/people with chronic illnesses Views on medicinal products and their function after use GSK Target Audience Who will we be designing for? Core audience: Patients Extended audience: General public

So for this week, we tried to research about GSK and think about some idea for using

the resource as SDGs.

Recycling of Plastics A wide variety of plastics are currently used in devices. The type of plastic used can be

changed, but the major issue then becomes whether the alternative plastic meets

the approval criteria for medical devices. The use of recycled plastics or non-approved

bioplastics is not currently allowed. This means that a compromise must be found

between mechanical properties and sustainability, but there may be areas where new

materials are suitable. The search for new materials is beginning to appear in other areas of medical devices

besides inhalers, such as the zero-carbon auto-injector developed by Ypsomed. Few

bioplastics have been approved for medical devices, even though they meet food

contact safety standards. However, a number of promising materials are emerging,

such as LATIGEA and Biotec Bioplast. The approval of these materials and recycled

plastics for medical devices would be a major step forward in the development of

more sustainable inhalers.

In recent years, inhalation therapy for bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has become a common treatment.

Inhalation therapy for bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has become a common and widespread treatment in recent years. There are many problems with inhalation therapy, including limited target diseases and cases, poor drug delivery efficiency, and environmental pollution.

Air Pollutants Major Sources Human and Environmental Impacts

Sulfur dioxide (SO2)

Fossil fuel combustion

Volcanic gases

London smog, Yokkaichi asthma

Acid rain

Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

Fossil fuel combustion

Automobile exhaust fumes

Affects respiratory system

Acid rain, photochemical oxidants

Carbon monoxide (CO)

Incomplete combustion

Automobile exhaust fumes

Binds to hemoglobin in blood and inhibits oxygen

Binds to hemoglobin in blood, inhibits oxygen transport capacity

Ozone Photochemical reactions in the atmosphere Photochemical smog

Irritation to mucous membranes, affects respiratory system

Particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5)

Fossil fuel combustion

Automobile exhaust Respiratory and circulatory system diseases, lung cancer

Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

- PM stands for Particulate Matter. PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less suspended in the air. Its components include carbon, nitrate, sulfate, and ammonium salts, as well as silicon, nitrite, and ammonium salts. ammonium salts, and inorganic elements such as silicon, sodium, and aluminum. Inorganic elements such as silicon, sodium, and aluminum are also included.

- It consists of primary particles emitted directly from the source and The primary particles are emitted directly from the source, and the secondary particles are generated from the gas components by photochemical reactions in the atmosphere.

- Sources include anthropogenic (e.g., soot from factories, automobile exhaust) and natural sources (e.g., yellow sand, volcanic eruptions, etc.). and natural sources (yellow sand, volcanic eruptions, etc.).

Symptoms in healthy subjects

- Irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat

- Cough

- Phlegm

- Chest discomfort

- Shortness of breath

Persons requiring special attention

- Elderly people

- Children

- People with pre-existing medical conditions

- Respiratory disease, circulatory disease, etc.

- Pregnant women

- Sensitive persons (allergic persons)

- Smokers

Effects on the child

- Spend more time outside and get more exercise

- Breathes more per body weight than adults

- Respiratory organs are still developing

- Higher rate of asthma development

Respiratory effects of air pollution

- Increased respiratory mortality

- Increased incidence of lung cancer

- Increased incidence, prevalence, or frequency of exacerbations of bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Increase in incidence, prevalence or frequency of exacerbations of bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

- Increased incidence or severity of upper and lower respiratory tract infections

- Increased respiratory symptoms (cough, sputum, wheezing, dyspnea, nasal discharge) affecting quality of life

- Increased incidence of preterm birth, low birth weight, or growth restriction leading to respiratory compromise

- Decreased growth of respiratory function in children

- Temporary decrease in respiratory function with symptoms in healthy adults

- Temporary decrease in respiratory function without symptoms in particularly susceptible individuals

- Persistent or chronic decrease in respiratory function

Risk Factors for Asthma: Factors that may precipitate an asthma attack

1. respiratory tract infection

2. Allergens

3. Exercise and hyperventilation

4. weather

5. drugs

6. Foods and additives

7. alcohol

8. Irritants (smoke, odors, water vapor, etc.)

9. sulfur dioxide, DSS

10. emotional changes and stress, overwork

11. menstruation

Breath Clean Air

1. reduce air pollutants

- Meet environmental standards

2. reduce indoor air pollution

3. reduce exposure from air pollution

4. treat disease

Reduce indoor air pollution

- Smoking cessation

- Reduce indoor inflow of air pollution

-Open windows when air pollution is light

-Minimize ventilation and window openings

-Air purifiers

Air purifiers

- Effectiveness depends on the availability of filters and the model.

- Select the appropriate one for the size of the room.

- Clean or change the filter frequently according to the instructions.

(Wear a mask when cleaning.) Japanese manufacturers include Eclair, Sharp, Daikin, Toshiba, and others.

- Air purifiers for PM2.5 are also available.

Reducing Exposure from Air Pollution

- Daily life

-Walk 50 to 100 meters away from busy roads

-Do not jog along busy arterial roads

- When pollution is severe

- At school, do PE indoors instead of outdoors

- Wear a mask

Points to keep in mind in daily life

- Wash hands and gargle thoroughly after returning home.

- Avoid busy roads.

- Avoid prolonged outdoor strenuous exercise.

- Wear a mask (N95, etc.) when going outside.

- Install air purifiers indoors.

- Control pre-existing medical conditions.

- Get a physical examination (pulmonary function test, chest X-ray, EKG, etc.).

What we can do

-Act now, think long term-.

- Think about how to get around -> bus, train, bicycle, walking

- Pay attention to air quality where you live

- Keep gas appliances in your home in good condition

- Make your home energy efficient

- Learn about air quality and keep up to date

SUMMARY

- PM2.5 affects the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

- Particular attention should be paid to patients with heart and lung disease, the elderly, and children.

Especially, patients with heart and lung disease, the elderly, and children need to be aware of the effects of PM2.5.

- Patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

PM2.5 may worsen their condition.

- PM2.5 is a risk factor for lung cancer.

- Week 2
For this week, we conduct the survey, questionnaire and interview for creating the persona and empathy map. Also prepared the slides for next week's presentation.
- Questionnaire
https://forms.gle/4jVPEaghMYJyUaEJ9
- Interview
1: General
2: Struggles
3: Art Installation

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1APmVLJPT_EJTqbBqZ8giTR3zE1Os5yw864o1hp0KX20/edit#

The interview
After did it, we also tried to analyze and make it more clearly.

1: General
 

1. Name & age (name will not be shared with public, just for our documentation)

2. What kind of inhaler(s) do you use?

3. How long have you been using the inhaler?

4. How many inhalers do you need per month?

5. How many times a day do you use/pump your inhaler?

6. How long do you use the inhaler until you have to throw it away?

7. Do you use any alternative asthma medications besides inhalers?

8. Where do you throw your inhalers?

9. Do you know that the hospital collects empty inhalers? What do you think about this system and the efforts of the hospital?

10. How severe is your asthma?

11. What are your asthma triggers?

12. Could you share your biggest struggle with asthma?

13. Do you get any side effects when using an inhaler?

14. Is there anything you’d like to express as someone who struggles with asthma?

As an effort to promote proper disposal of medical waste, our group will be making a large sculpture out of inhalers and blister packs focusing on conveying the struggles people with asthma face, with elements of nature.

1. Through this sculpture, what would you like us to express about asthma? 

2. What imagery would you expect from our sculpture? (Example: Lungs, human, sea creatures, trees, flowers)

Analysis

1. What kind of inhaler(s) do you use?

DuoResp Spriomax / Symbicort 200

Respigen 200

2. How long have you been using the inhaler?

six months

For a long time. Stop the count but recently started using less and less.

As my friends case, not using a lot

3. How many inhalers do you need per month?

Depends on per day using

I only need one when I have an attack

Also they don’t use a lot

4. How many times a day do you use/pump your inhaler?

once or not

Not even once a day, as explained in 4

5. How long do you use the inhaler until you have to throw it away?

3 months

For a long time.

3 months~

6. Do you use any alternative asthma medications besides inhalers?

inhaled steroids

No

7. Where do you throw your inhalers?

home trash

Recycling bin

8. Do you know that the hospital collects empty inhalers? What do you think about this system and the efforts of the hospital?

did not know

Never knew. And would love to support.

No one knew about the hospital collecting empty inhalers

2: Struggles

9. How severe is your asthma?

mild

It used to be really bad, but since I started playing rugby more seriously also because of aging it’s not bad at all now.

It becomes well with some medical treatment

10. What are your asthma triggers?

cold temperatures, house dust, spit in organs

 Housedust

11. Could you share your biggest struggle with asthma?

seen with coronary disaster, coughing

Once when I was about 6-7yrs old, I was not able to breathe at all for a good minute, it was not a struggle, I thought I was gonna die.

12. Do you get any side effects when using an inhaler?

nothing in particular

Not at all

13. Is there anything you’d like to express as someone who struggles with asthma?

No I don’t have any idea

 As explained in 12

3: Art Installation

As an effort to promote proper disposal of medical waste, our group will be making a large sculpture out of inhalers and blister packs focusing on conveying the struggles people with asthma face, with elements of nature.

1. Through this sculpture, what would you like us to express about asthma? 

I wish people knew more about how hard asthma is.

How easily your life can be taken.

They want to tell how easy their life can be and how hard asthma is.

2. What imagery would you expect from our sculpture? (Example: Lungs, human, sea creatures, trees, flowers)

Human which can express the emotional message

People escaping from death. (I’m an artist as well but I’m not tryna make some dark stuff here haha)

Both ideas are for the human object which can express the human emotion.

Karin Fujinami, 22-year-old from Japan	Akari Kumazawa. 23-year-old from Japan
DuoResp Spriomax  / Symbicort 200 Six months Once or not / day	Respigen 200 Stop the count but recently  started using less and less. One when she has an attack
About the inhaler Had used the inhaler  3 months ever  Throw own inhalers in home trash About that the hospital collects empty inhalers Did not know	About the inhaler Had used the inhaler for a long time  Throw own inhalers in recycling bin About that the hospital collects empty inhalers Never knew. And would love to support.

	Karin Fujinami	Akari Kumazawa
How severe is your asthma?	Mild	It used to be really bad, but it’s not bad at all now.
What are your asthma triggers?	Cold temperatures, house dust, spit in organs	House dust
Could you share your biggest struggle with asthma?	Seen with coronary disaster, coughing	Once when I was about 6-7yrs old, I was not able to breathe at all for a good minute, it was not a struggle, I thought I was gonna die.

	Karin Fujinami	Akari Kumazawa
Through this sculpture, what would you like us to express about asthma?	I wish people knew more about how hard asthma is.	How easily your life can be taken.
What imagery would you expect from our sculpture? (Example: Lungs, human, sea creatures, trees, flowers)	Human which can express the emotional message	People escaping from death.

They want to tell how easy their life can be and how hard asthma is.

Both ideas are for the human object which can express the human emotion.

Feedback

We did a bit wrong way last week, so this week had a lot of work to do asap. It was kind of difficult for me to do it quickly but also it was good time for me to understand about asthma enough again. 

Next course of action

After doing the presentation, we'll do ideation more deeply and continue the project.

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●Reflections

Experience :

This module make me more confidence to share own idea to the group and think about the project more flexibly. At the same time I could learn about the asthma, inhaler and blister back as well. 

Observation :

For Malaysia, the asthma is really important issue for the people who doesn't know to understand enough with whatever method, particular in the art and so on. Compared between Japan and Malaysia, the issue of recycling the materials from blister backs is kind of similar. There's some kind of artist using the rubbish and expressing the matter to a lot of people. I thought that I'm really happy to get this experience to think about the issue between people life and environment.

Findings :

I just noticed that there are a lot of medicine which is still full and trashed even though it can be used. 

References :

Mono-Risa - Recycled art that brings discarded objects back to life

My work is based on the history that many craftsmen and designers have built up over the years.

Recycled art is the art of combining discarded items with free ideas to create new works of art.

In his first collection in about 10 years, M. Babatchi, who has been creating humorous works such as "Uncle Thinking Face" and "Hot Predator" with a focus on utilizing the original forms of materials, presents colorfully transformed works of scrap art that travel to various places and seasons and speak of ecological concerns and messages for the future. The colorfully transformed works of art are made into a lively picture book, in which they travel to various places and seasons, and speak about their ecological mind and messages for the future.

It is a gift from Babatchi to children, filled with messages from discarded objects.

Tools for the Future: Our SDGs" by Masahiro Kawate

This is a book written by Masahiro Kawanobu, who is regarded as a leading figure in the dissemination of the SDGs in Japan. The book is a book adaptation of his lectures and is packed with hints for understanding the SDGs as one's own personal business, including the path to SDG adoption, regional development, corporate value, and more. The entire book is in all colors, and important sections are marked with line markers. Another key point is that the book is full of devices that make it easier to understand.

Is This Really Eco-Friendly? Solving the Eco-Dilemmas We Encounter in Everyday Life" by Georgina Wilson-Powell

Should I wash my yogurt containers before I put them in the recycling? Which saves water, the dishwasher or washing dishes by hand? With more than 140 questions, the book provides factual answers and simple solutions that are easy to understand. If you want to do something for the earth, the shortest way is to make your daily life greener. Use this book as a tool to make changes in your home, office, and surroundings through everyday actions.