User Needs Statement
With about 20% of adults in the United States suffering from arthritis, there must be accessible options for individuals to navigate the kitchen with ease. A device capable of reducing the grip strength required for various kitchen items, such as jars or knives, would greatly improve their lives.
Interview Questions
Found below are the interview questions asked to all interviewees, not including the follow-up questions specific to each interviewee.
- Can you describe some of the daily tasks that are most challenging for you due to arthritis?
- Are there any tools or devices you currently use to assist with daily activities? How well do they work for you?
- What type of support or feature would make a task easier or less painful for you? (e.g., better grip, adjustable parts, less force required)
- Do you find that certain movements or actions (like twisting, gripping, or lifting) are particularly painful?
- How would you prefer a device to be designed in terms of weight, size, or appearance?
Interview Responses
Each person we interviewed experiences varying types of arthritis and to a wide degree of dysfunction. We hope to address all these unique experiences in our design solution!