Experiences Through Unity Deanna Brusca, Brandi Kinard, Christina Wang

How Individuals Might Benefit From Group Experiences

“Designing with Dinner” by Kara Pecknold, August 10, 2016

- Shared table-safe, fun place to open up- Different perspectives revealed- Express and visual insights

Deanna Brusca, Brandi Kinard, Christina Wang

“Smart Products for Connected Drivers” by Lauren Wood and Lynda Lucas, October 7, 2015

- Connect people through different devices- Lack of communication for motorcycle riders

designmind.frogdesign.com/2016/08/designing-with-dinner/ http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2016/12/the-road-to-imperfection.html

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“Shared Reality, Shared Goals” by Seth Godin, December 28, 2016

- Keys to persuasion:- Agree on goals, reality, and measurement

Deanna Brusca, Brandi Kinard, Christina Wang

“The Road to Imperfection” by Seth Godin, December 16, 2016

- Leave behind ‘perfect’- Enter imperfect and achieve goals

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2016/12/shared-reality-shared-goals.html

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2016/12/the-road-to-imperfection.html

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“The Collective Action Toolkit Quick Start Guide”by Kara Pecknold and David Sherwin, March 23, 2016

- Strategies for solving problems- Toolkit released by Frog Design- Steps include:

- Share skills and talents- Identify the challenge- Make a plan- Evaluate what was learned

Deanna Brusca, Brandi Kinard, Christina Wang

designmind.frogdesign.com/2016/08/designing-with-dinner/

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“Missed it by that much” by Peter Godin, January 31, 2017

- “Time is running out.”- Prioritize between deadlines- “Set your own buzzer.”

Deanna Brusca, Brandi Kinard, Christina Wang

“Appropriate complexity and risk” by Seth Godin, January 26, 2017

- Make sure you don’t always over-commit yourself- Have a strategy that would lead to a better result

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2017/01/missed-it-by-that-much-time-is-running-out.html

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2017/01/appropriate-complexity-and-risk.html

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“Hoarding doesn’t work” by Peter Godin, January 24, 2017

- “Trust and connection and utilization support forward motion.”

Deanna Brusca, Brandi Kinard, Christina Wang

“Fixing the buffet line” by Seth Godin, January 11, 2017

- Follow a different approach to become more productive

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2017/01/fixing-the-buffet-line.html

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2017/01/hoarding-doesnt-work.html

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“Everyone is better than you are...” (at something)By Peter Godin, January 20, 2017

- Connecting and asking for help is necessary- You have a comparative advantage at something too- “Everyone you meet needs something you can do better than they can”

Deanna Brusca, Brandi Kinard, Christina Wang

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2017/01/everyone-is-better-than-you-are.html

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“Artificial Intelligence Is Your Health Advisor”

- emotions/beliefs > rational decision-making- Impact of conversation on behavior change

Deanna Brusca, Brandi Kinard, Christina Wang

“China’s Aging Population Is Facing An Identity Crisis”

- Realization of self-worth and identity through action

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“Human-Centered Design: Why Empathy Isn’t Everything”

- Might miss something “much greater” while busy emphasizing with minority needs

Deanna Brusca, Brandi Kinard, Christina Wang

“Empowering Communities, Creating Citizens”

- Self-organization to create solutions

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“How Conversation Drives Healthy Behavior Changes”

- interpersonal relationships & interactions- personal involvement- “...accountability, expertise sharing, and a motivational approach are

the cornerstones of empowering solutions."

Deanna Brusca, Brandi Kinard, Christina Wang Experiences Through Unity

Problem Area

- Mobility defined as the coalescing of individuals to facilitate interpersonal interaction

Deanna Brusca, Brandi Kinard, Christina Wang Experiences Through Unity

Possible Design Solution

- How people might further themselves through conversation

Deanna Brusca, Brandi Kinard, Christina Wang Experiences Through Unity