Applying Interaction Design for Promoting Healthcare in Primary Schools in Iran

Marzieh Allahdadi¹ Mahsa Ghazi²

1) Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Art, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
2) 2. MSc Student Of Contemporary Design, Escola Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Barcelona University, Barcelona, Spain

IOI Code : XGCA-KACDE
Publication : 3rd.International Conference on Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban Development, Environment and Horizons of Islamic Art in the Second Step Statement of the Revolution(3icacu.ir)
Abstract :
    The necessity of healthcare education in early life is obvious to everyone. Developed societies have considered varied aspects of this issue and planned for running practical programs in this field. However, in developing societies deficiencies are still visible. The object of this research is to apply design thinking to improve the situation. The design process by three Design thinking specialists was considered as the platform. Inspired by these three methods, research began with field studies, including observations and interviews, at one of the primary schools near the researchers residence in Tehran. These studies lead the project to design an interactive machine as a tool for giving information about the issue to children. Finally, the system including machine, character, and interaction scenario was tested by children and teachers, and feedback was gathered. These outcomes provide a rich source of ideas for the next projects and research. This Study used ‏a Descriptive research method for data collection. Data were analyzed using a deductive approach.

Keywords : interaction design health education developing societies