Meeting Agenda<\/h2>\n
Our meeting agenda was to start out with some icebreakers so that we could get to know each other, along with explaining what our team was hoping to accomplish, and a brief timeline of our team\u2019s work flow. During this time, we planned to ask Haleigh about her hobbies and daily activities. We then planned to segue into asking Haleigh if there was anything challenging in her routine\/hobbies that could be made easier with an accessible tool. After this discussion, we had planned to have a collaborative brainstorming session, with everyone taking turns to discuss ideas for some tool(s) while Sunjana shared her screen and drew what people were describing. We then planned to conclude by thanking Haleigh for her time, exchanging contact information, and answering any last-minute questions. We decided not to allot a time limit for any point in our agenda, choosing to keep the meeting flexible. <\/span><\/p>\n Actual meeting agenda:<\/p>\n The interview should b 45 mins to an hour, and we should try to get it recorded if she\u2019s ok w that<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n *actually don\u2019t bother w the roles lmao, keep it flexible*<\/span><\/p>\n Intro\/Icebreaker – <\/span>Jubbies<\/b><\/p>\n excited to take it one step further and build something useful for you\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Explanation – <\/span>Vishnu<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Vishnu<\/b><\/p>\n Vishnu, , <\/b>Jubbies, <\/b>and<\/span> Sunjana<\/b><\/p>\n Conclusion<\/span><\/p>\n Jubbies<\/b><\/p>\n Over the course of our meeting, we discussed the inconveniences Haleigh faces while trying to participate in her hobby of reading as well as learning in school. We found that she is frustrated that when she wants to use a device, the height and viewing angle is not comfortable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Currently, she has a tabletop computer stand with adjustable legs which essentially raises the height of her tray. However, she cannot adjust them herself so if the height is not comfortable for her, she has to ask another person to take apart her setup and raise the height. Additionally, the current stand\u2019s height is adjusted by adding and removing 1.5\u201d blocks that snap into place. For Haleigh\u2019s diverse needs, this height increment is very limiting and often results in the tray being slightly too low or high. Although the computer is easier to see when it is raised, it is much more uncomfortable to type with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n An orthographic view of Haleigh\u2019s current setup with the adjustable computer stand<\/p><\/div>\n Aside from height, Haleigh struggles with using her phone, kindle, or reading from books as the viewing angle is never comfortable for long periods of time. If the device lays flat on the desk requiring her to look down at it, this is comfortable for her arms, but causes neck straining. If the device is propped up, it may be easier for her neck, but it can be uncomfortable for her arms to stretch out forward after a while. Ultimately, Haleigh desires a solution to help her achieve a comfortable viewing angle that also allows her to use the device without stretching her arms in an unsustainable position. In our discussions, we also found that Haleigh would enjoy the ability to make micro adjustments to her setup by herself, so she could tailor the height and angle of her tray top to her specific needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Haleigh used to use this stand for using her phone and reading, but found it wasn\u2019t comfortable and it would slide around.<\/p><\/div>\n Another consideration placing things on top of her tray is the concern of the apparatus sliding from left to right. Haleigh\u2019s mom has found that carpet tape seems to do a great job at holding Haleigh\u2019s items in place for a while. She noted that this tape must be replaced after it loses its stickiness, but works well for the most part.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Haleigh\u2019s mom showing the repurposed carpet tape<\/p><\/div>\n The interview was very easy to dive into; Haleigh was very warm and welcoming, and we got right down to inquiring about her life, hobbies, and current situation. All three of us felt quite comfortable asking clarifying questions and follow ups during the interview, and Haleigh was quite eager to help us on that front. We also made sure to ask for a physical presentation of her physical situation\u2014specifically, showing us how her current tray made using and typing on tablets quite difficult. This was a good avenue of questioning, as it helped us ground our project in the real world, instead of just hypothetically discussing constraints. In other words, we could see how tall our device could expand and retract, and also how much weight the object could be without collapsing the tray. Another important strategy was to emphasize an open line of communication with Haleigh\u2014if we had felt we forgot to ask her something or left something out, or if she had any clarifying questions, we could always email back and forth even after the interview.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A Brief Introduction The purpose of this final project is to build an assistive device for a specific client that will help them in their daily lives. 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Meeting Summary and Major Takeaways<\/h2>\n
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