Data physicalization for health-related wellbeing motivation in a private context

Problem Statement

This thesis aims to explore the potential of data physicalization for health-related wellbeing motivation in a private context, specifically in the areas of stress and sleep. By designing and testing a prototype that translates stress and sleep data into a physical representation, this thesis seeks to examine the effectiveness of data physicalization as a motivational tool for individuals to make positive changes to their wellbeing.

Tasks

• Perform a literature review
• Conduct Online survey
• Build a prototype
• (Evaluate prototype)
• Write a thesis and present your findings in the Disputationsseminar
• (Optional:) co-write a research paper

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of user research
• Experience with hardware prototyping