SEPIDEH SHAHI
Idea Pitch
Ideation-Technology: LED lamps embedded in camera radiates on tooth
Ideation-Takeaway: funny photos, screening results, clinic recommendations and oral care products coupons
Idea Pitch
Research: immersing in the context
Research: issues around the topic from healthcare perspective
Research: care providers' point of view
Research: immersing in the context
Prototyping camera's scope and motion
Creating a use scenario
Prototyping the physical space and digital interface
Project Role: User Research/ User Interface Design
Ricardo Elizondo, Kyrsten Sanderson,
Sepideh Shahi, Lixia Zhang
Ideation: After observing a need for preventative diagnostic care we proposed the Tooth Booth- a community centred point of care screening station that provides cavity diagnosis and clinic recommendations to low-income community members.
They walk away knowing more about their oral health, and with a momorable token that will remind them to visit a dentist soon.
Research: In this phase, our team visited three dental clinics for low income families and home less patients and talked to patients about their problems. We also interviewed dentists, dental students and professionals who were volunteering at community centres to provide free dental care for low income patients. This research allowed us to develop user centred concepts.
Objective: Dental care is one of the most difficult resources for low-income families to access. Preventative care such as examinations and teeth cleaning are not readily available to this population. Thus, much of this population only visits a dentist when their dental problem exacerbates.
Re-inventing Point of Care:
Tooth Booth