A semester long project done at Olin College explored the intersection of design and aging in society. My group and I partnered with Mia Melanson, spending weeks learning more about her and her values. After many prototypes, iteration, and further experimentation we landed on a design for a planner that organized her tasks and joyous tasks, forcing her to participate in joy every single day.
Rapid prototyping
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