https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w ESDD Assignment 1: Design Thinking Individual en-us 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC 2026-01-04 17:17:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4a1.png s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614761





















]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614761 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614762































 ]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614762 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614764 5. As a student, the daily routines affected are mostly with regards to school matters. We are only able to engage in online lessons (Home-Based-Learning) and not physically face to face in School. This i feel is a less effective approach for me as i much prefer classroom interactions which i feel can help me learn more efficiently. On the bright side, we are able to save travel time and monetary expense on transportation. In addition to school matters, i feel that the COVID-19 situation has caused the loss of social touch because we are not able to physically interact with our peers on a daily basis. ]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614764 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614767 Yes, definitely. Many Singaporeans are not accustomed to staying indoors for long periods of time. Due to the circuit breaker, they were expected to stay at home unless they need to go out to buy essentials or exercise alone. The feeling of being restricted coupled with the same routines each day, can take a toll on mental health. Problems such as loss of income, lack of food supply and taking care of children may also take a toll on mental health.]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614767 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614768 During this period of COVID-19, it is encouraged by the government to stay home as much as possible to avoid social contact as part of the measure to curb the risk of infecting the disease. This may in turn cause the elderly to face isolation, loneliness and even suicide especially for those who are not living under the same roof as their family members and in the long run, it may affect their mental health such as getting depression. In addition, the elderly are not technologically savvy and will find it more difficult to stay in contact with their caregivers, family members or friends online. Some activities such as exercising, visiting the Senior Activity Centre (SAC), talking to volunteers that visit their flat, going to community centres, meeting their friends can no longer be part of their routine. ]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614768 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614772



















]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614772 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614774 Singaporeans find it hard to be self-sufficient to adapt to their new lives at home and need to practice more self-care due to the lack of new things to do.]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614774 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614775 Name: Sherry Tan
Age: 45
Gender: F
Sherry was retrenched due to COVID-19. Unable to find another job and with the circuit breaker measures, she had to stay home and take care of the household. On the other hand, her husband had to work from home. She disliked doing chores and did not know how to cook. Before COVID, they lived a very unhealthy lifestyle. The only time they eat home-cooked meals was when their grandparents come to visit. Otherwise, they would eat out or order food online. A part-time maid reports a few times a week to do Sherry's chores. After the circuit breaker kicked in, the couple could not cope with the changes in lifestyle. Without her maid, Sherry is having difficulties upkeeping her home and cooking. After regular take-outs and food deliveries, the couple realised this was not a permanent solution to their shortcomings as this was also very unhealthy. Sherry finally realised the importance of being self-sufficient and learning new essential skills. For instance, her husband needed a haircut for a presentation but with salons closed, Sherry decided she might have to learn how to cut hair but was unsure where to start. She also wished to learn how to cook some simple recipes. Without her job, she started to feel the boredom of staying home, her mental health was declining, and she was gaining some weight. She wanted to stay sane by keeping herself occupied or exercise but was unsure how to do so. In addition, she did not have the motivation to exercise at home since she was not a very sporty person.]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614775 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614776 Sherry needs informative resources teaching her common skills such as hairdressing, simple chores and cooking that are easily accessible to her.]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614776 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614777 Sherry needs to increase her physical activity and learn to work-out at home but is not motivated to do so.]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614777 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614778 Simple recipes need to be available for beginners like Sherry who are completely foreign to cooking.]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614778 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614781













]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614781 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614782 Life Skills application that is a one-stop resource consolidating important videos, tips and resources needed to learn essential household skills such as cleaning, cooking and budgeting, into one useful application. With more things to try and resources to help Singaporeans practice self-care and adapt to the changes in lifestyle without their essential services, it could reduce mental stress and even improve their well-being!]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614782 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614783 Create a forum for housewives / househusbands where they can ask for help on specific skills and benefit from advice and tips shared with one another.]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614783 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614784 An application containing fitness workouts, zumba, dance classes, tabata workouts and more that can be easily done at home.]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614784 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614785 Create a Social Fitness Mobile application that allows for collaborative or individual workouts, streaming a work-out together with friends and even challenges to do. It can have a dashboard showing the person's stats, calories burned and badges earned to keep people motivated to exercise.]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614785 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614786 A website where recipes and cooking tips are shared by homecooks for homecooks.]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614786 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614787 Sherry needs to stay sane by giving herself new activities or taking up a new hobby.]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614787 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614788 Sherry is in need of a way to keep herself mentally-stable which is even tougher while being cooped up at home.]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614788 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614790 Create a recipe website containing simple recipes that are suitable to amateurs who want to learn how to cook.]]> 2020-04-25 04:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529614790 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529923167  "In a survey on the impact of the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, 36 percent of Singaporean respondents stated that it had a major impact on their day to day lifestyle. In the same survey, the majority of Singaporeans were satisfied with the way their government is handling the outbreak (Hirschmann, 2020)." 
Normal routines are disrupted by the following reasons:
1. Singaporeans are having trouble coping without certain shops and establishments open. Sometimes having to learn how to be self-sufficient now that some essential services are closed, which can be very tough for them. Some are unable to learn how to do the simplest things themselves. Such inconveniences are caused due to COVID-19 and people are finding it difficult to adapt to them.
2. New habits need to be adopted, schedules need to be tweaked. In general, Singaporeans usually do not do much housework, cooking at home or working from home, which can be hard for them to change due to the current situation. For instance, women have to incorporate more housework and cooking into schedules, on top of their work commitments.
3. Family members must have understanding and compassion for one another to live harmoniously. They have to tolerate each other's bad habits and antics and this might give rise to more conflict.]]> 2020-04-25 12:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529923167 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529938561 1. Domestic violence is on the rise.
2. Singaporeans are feeling more isolated and lonely due to the inability to meet people face-to-face outdoors.
3. Singaporeans are feeling depressed as they have less activities to kill their boredom of staying at home. Sometimes, staying indoors for long periods of time without heading out can affect people's sanity and mood. 
4. There is more stress among students, working adults and even front-line workers in the midst of these drastic changes.

]]> 2020-04-25 12:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529938561 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529957540 1. Difficult to find things to do while being cooped up at home. At home, there are fewer resources and fewer forms of entertainment.
2. Need for novelty. Singaporeans generally need more excitement and new things to do in order to keep themselves occupied during this period. Coupled with the inability to head outdoors, they get bored easily.
3. Singaporeans are too used to having the free choice to go out whenever they like and when that is taken from them, they find no joy in staying home and finding things to do.
4. Life at home can be too monotonous, with the same routines and the same people. Sometimes people need new, fresh ideas of things to do but have no idea what to try.]]> 2020-04-25 12:41:48 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/529957540 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/530149255 Mobile application with tutorials for new hobbies, live videos and classes to keep Singaporeans occupied.]]> 2020-04-25 15:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/530149255 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/530149846 Make a mobile application that allows Singaporeans to have a paid online consultation with a mental health professional,. This website will also have articles and hotlines to seek help on mental health.]]> 2020-04-25 15:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/530149846 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/536554554 Mental health website with games and meditation exercises to improve mental health and well-being.]]> 2020-04-28 14:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/536554554 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/536557750 Mobile application with videos from local celebrities, celebrity chefs, artists and more to teach the community new skills.]]> 2020-04-28 14:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/536557750 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/538069466 2020-04-29 04:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/538069466 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539264852 For my prototype, I combined Idea 1 and 2 into one application. The link to my LifeSkills application prototype is here below!]]> 2020-04-29 14:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539264852 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539275533 I asked some working adults within the age range of 25 to 45 years old  for their feedback and received the following feedback. This section shows the changes I have made after receiving their feedback.]]> 2020-04-29 14:17:41 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539275533 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539333642 2020-04-29 14:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539333642 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539340620 2020-04-29 14:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539340620 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539342460 2. Add more features to the Forum, Sub-Forum and Topics pages
a) Change the page name of "Topics" to "Posts. There should also be an option to start a new forum or post at the top right-hand corner. This is so that users can request to start their own forum or post for a skill that is not currently in the forum yet so that others can benefit it as well. 
b) There should be a sorting feature at the top left-hand corner in case the less technologically savvy wish to access the more popular or recent topics fast, hence a sorting feature would solve that problem. 
c) A search bar should be added for easy search.
d) "New Reply" must be added under each comment on a post.

]]> 2020-04-29 14:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539342460 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539343208 This allows users, especially those who are not as technologically savvy are able to seek help and figure out how to use the app through the Frequently Asked Questions. An option to Contact the Support Team should also be added for those who need additional assistance.]]> 2020-04-29 14:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539343208 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539346082 The app should allow users to filter the recipes by cuisine. It should also allow sorting by the recipe's rating, difficulty level (easy, medium, hard) and more.]]> 2020-04-29 14:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539346082 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539357249 2020-04-29 14:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539357249 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539358097 2020-04-29 14:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539358097 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539358480 2020-04-29 14:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539358480 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539360451 2020-04-29 14:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539360451 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539365409 2020-04-29 14:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539365409 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539369335 2020-04-29 14:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539369335 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539370584 2020-04-29 14:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539370584 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539373535 2020-04-29 14:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539373535 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539375284 2020-04-29 14:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539375284 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539376049 2020-04-29 14:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539376049 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539377114 2020-04-29 14:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539377114 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539406537 2020-04-29 14:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/539406537 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/546545051 2020-05-03 10:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/546545051 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/546550439 2020-05-03 10:07:54 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/546550439 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/546554416 2020-05-03 10:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/546554416 s10196228 https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/546558788 2020-05-03 10:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/s10196228/fufy0ip3tlckhs8w/wish/546558788