Lola is a voice activated communication device named after my grandmother who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. This product was designed to facilitate direct communication between individuals with dementia and their loved ones.
Lola is connected to an app that can be controlled by whoever is trying to communicate to those diagnosed. By offering a simple and secure way to stay connected, whether it be through voice calls, video access, or the sharing of prerecorded messages, Lola aims to provide a sense of safety and reassurance—something often elusive for those living with this neurological condition.
LOLA comes in a set of three to be strategically placed around the house.
Call by pressing the button at the top, or say the default word LOLA for the voice activated system.
Purple is used as the main color of the UX design in honor of the Alzheimer's movement,
A combination of "the calm stability of blue and the passionate energy of red."
Why focus on the use of a familiar voice?
Reduction in agitation:
Multiple studies report a 40-60% reduction in agitation when patients are exposed to familiar voices.
Improved emotional well-being:
About 50-60% of participants experience improved mood and reduced anxiety when listening to familiar voices.
Increased social interaction:
Familiar voices have been shown to increase social interaction and communication in 30-68% of patients.
Better sleep and less restlessness:
Familiar voices have been linked to improved sleep quality, with up to 45% of participants showing better sleep patterns.
Deconstruction
In-Context
Packaging Design:
Created for purchasing the set of three with "grandmother" written in several different languages.
Each LOLA comes with a card written specifically for the user.
This added element of human connection will hopefully help them better understand the key features of this device and allow them to feel more comfortable incorporating LOLA into their daily routine.
Billboard promotion to drive awareness and traffic to the website
Design statement:
How can we improve the lives of people diagnosed with alzheimer's through empathic design solutions, helping them feel less stressed and more connected to the ones they love no matter where they are.
AI generated initial concepts:
concept 1: bedside
concept 2: portable
concept 3: wall attachment
concept 4: wearable
Product Essentials:
wood, light, speaker, camera
The goal was to make the Lola have a sense of warmth. This was done by creating an organic form, using warm lighting, and wood as the main material.
First Fusion Model
Material + Button Exploration
Skills Utilized:
Fusion360, Mid-journey, Krea, Vizcom, Procreate,
Sketching, Keyshot, Visune, Polyhaven, Adobe illustrator, Adobe photoshop,
Figma
