Outline User Needs Research Interviews Focus groups Concepts Impressions Final Concept Video sketch User needs addressed Other interactions End/Questions

Design Context Digital music player for families in the kitchen Focus:Emotional needs

Family Interviews Interviewed 4 families Pittsburgh-area families Children aged 2 to 13 Videotaped visits to their homes Talked about kitchen use and set-up, music Music in the rest of the house Music likes/dislikes and listening habits

Findings from Family Interviews Music Listening Habits Kitchen Habits Families and Music Sharing

Findings from Family Interviews Music Listening Habits Music tends to be mood-dependent Tied to genres rather than artists/songs Kitchen Habits Families and Music Sharing

Findings from Family Interviews Music Listening Habits Kitchen Habits Music in kitchen as background Kitchen is emotional and physical portal into and surrounding home Hands in kitchen get dirty and messy and so will player if touch interactions are required Families and Music Sharing

Findings from Family Interviews Music Listening Habits Kitchen Habits Families and Music Sharing Family connection through music Dancing, singing together Dinnertime is quality family talking time

3 Concepts for Focus Groups Music Mats Music Magnets Music Jars

Findings from Focus Groups … something that is “always on” – not stored away between listenings … something that both parents and kids can use, and parents can decide when kids can use it … a variety of music genre choices … to give up space … something they have to worry about breaking … something kids can lose or choke on WANTSDON’T WANTS

Focus Group Favorite: Magnets Central location Familiar kitchen object already Not breakable Can be personalized Simple, fun interaction

MagneTunes Board Fridge stores current favorite genres of family Virtual cabinets are where magnets are stored when not in active Play area Sink is non- magnetized area so magnets release and can be washed if dirty Active play area Digital screen display

Other Interactions Start playing Move magnet to active area Stop playing Move magnet to cabinets Volume control Rotate magnet Skip song Tap magnet Song info Squeeze magnet while in active area Genre info Squeeze magnet while in fridge

Easy & Fun Interactions Simple interactions Fun for parents and children Tangibility good for kids

Integrated into Kitchen Washable magnets, screen can be wiped clean Durable magnets – can stand up to rough wear No storage issues Always available when mounted on fridge or cabinet door Fast interaction points

Bringing Family Together Personalized magnets allow easy access to other family member’s favorites Alternates playing songs from each active magnet

Family sharing music Dynamic preference tracking Easy cleaning Always available, mountable anywhere