Every purchase enters in an existing system of objects and behaviors. How does your design fit in the environment, and what are the minimun requirements to make sure it works properly?

Context

In general graphic design, package and manual should be appropriate and accessible:&nbsp;<div>●	The packaging should be representative of the product, provide clear information about the product and additional items necessary to be bought before the set-up and first use. It should be easy to open, store and dispose of.&nbsp;</div><div>●	The graphics should be appropriate for the dementia-care environment: avoid childish designs and respect the personhood of persons with dementia by addressing their abilities instead of their symptomatology.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;●	A manual should always be included in the packaging, and it should provide clear indication on how to set up the product, how to use and maintain it.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;●	The language should be clear, precise, associated with figures and provide recommendations for caregivers.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;●	The information in the manual should be provided in a clear and accessible language, paying attention to the readability of the text (typeface, contrast) and using clear images when they can support the understanding.
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It’s easy to fall in love with beautiful things, but how much does the aestetic of your design represent the functionality and facilitate the interaction?

Aesthetics

In time of hyperconnectivity, we all want to feel safe and make sure that our personal, sensible data are protected and not trackable. How does your design integrate and communicate its safety features?

Privacy & Maintenance

●	The interaction should be easy to understand with a low amount of instructions (use affordances!) or simple steps to be followed. The complexity of the interaction can reduce the accessibility and usability of the design with the advancement of dementia.&nbsp;<div>●	The product should promote open ended use, with no right or wrong use possible, and support “exit”, “return” or “undo an action” if relevant. Make sure that it is possible to limit access to avoid accidental activation/deactivation. Make sure feedback is present.&nbsp;</div><div>●	The dimensions should allow appropriate manipulation: light or wheeled and with handles to grasp when it needs to be moved. Buttons and handles should be big enough to be recognized, pushed or pulled, and best if accompanied with written/drawn declaration of their function.&nbsp;</div><div>●	If the interface looks familiar or is recognizable for the person with dementia, it will stimulate and invite to the use.&nbsp;</div><div>●	Sensory qualities are important: the product shall be visually appealing and attractive, pleasant to touch and interact with, provide recognizable sounds and avoid unpleasant scents. The possibility to customise and personalise the product is appreciated.&nbsp;</div>

What are the features that make your design easy to use and operable by a person with dementia and their (in)formal cargivers?

application of design tools

Dementia friendly guidelines

general introduction

Designing Warm Technologies for People with Dementia

Context

Aesthetics

Privacy & Maintenance

Interaction

Other projects & references