Tutorial Group: W2- 25

Chan Mei Yi U097704Y

Sheldon Cheng U083293M

Ng Yim Chew U098056L

Chee Yong U071661H

Zhang JingYi U090809W

Overview and reasonA water bottle that connects to a system

that records the water consumption of the individual

Reasons:1.People do not drink enough2.People do not drink regularly3.Most people rely only on thirst to drink4.People do not have healthy drinking habits5.People do not exercise enough and do not

drink enough when they do exercise

What AquaFlask will do.. Regulate water consumption for health

conscious working adults/professionalsEncourages/guides user to have a habit of

drinking sufficient amounts of water daily Motivates Helps develop the habit through fun and

interactive ways

Why it is important to drink water Transports nutrients and oxygen to cells Ensures adequate blood volume Protects against heat exhaustion Acts as insulation in the cold Regulates body temperature Cushions joints Suppresses appetite Assists the body in metabolizing stored fat Relieves fluid retention problems Reduces sodium buildup in the body Helps to maintain proper muscle tone Rids the body of waste and toxins Helps convert food into energy Maintains strength and endurance Protects organs

Problem statement: PeopleHealth conscious busy working adultsPeople tend to forget to drink water or

have a preference for other beverages instead of water. They do however WANT to drink water.

These beverages can contain high amounts of sugar, caffeine or other substances that can be harmful to our body whenconsumed in excess.

Similar Technology Camelbak

Pros: Water Gauge measures how much water you drink, and how much is left in your reservoir

Cons: •Do not help form behaviour•Only works with Camelbak products.

Hydracoach

Pros: Monitors the total amount of fluid consumed through the day.

Cons:• Do not help form behaviour• Bad design

Prototype of our water bottle

Injecting fun into Aquaflask

Injecting fun into Aquaflask

Sample “Flower” motivation prototypes derived from existing free stock art.

5-stages 5-stages 6-stages

Strengths of solutionSimply avoiding dehydration can help

prevent many health problems in the future.A straightforward solution to a simple

problem Fun and motivationalAllows interaction Stylish design to suit the taste of our target

group “Forgetting” is no longer an excuse

Criticism of solutionSize/weight of the bottle

Bottle may not be light and small due to the multiple features. Thus, it might not be able to fit into a lady’s handbag or a man’s briefcase

Deciding the source of energy. Batteries are troublesome. Solar panels will only work if they bring the water

bottle out. Kinetic energy is not feasible as it may be left on a

desk for long periods.