Copic Porn



This guy is the ron jeremy of copic markers.

The Design Process



I thought this was a funny, interesting, and totally on the mark video about product design, from somewhat of a different view.

Concept Sketching

Industrial Design: The Business Side



I thought this youtube video explained really well a part of I.D. that is all too often forgotten about or left till later in the process... makes me glad I'm in the BA minor too.

How To Cope With Germaphobia

How to cope with Germaphobia

The Germaphobe Blog

TheGermaphobe.net

Here is a blog by someone who suffers from Mysophobia, it outlines tips and ideas concerning symptoms of the phobia, as well as just insight into opinions held by Myso/Germaphobes. Read it!

Rideable Vacuum

For the mega Germaphobe: a Rideable Vacuum Cleaner

Germaphobes = Mockable

Here is an interesting article I found taking a stance against Mysophobes/Germaphobes and essentially calling them out for the extreme measures to which some of them go to avoid germs. I think it is a bit closed minded and not very understanding, however it is a good look at the opposite side of the spectrum from those that I am studying. It is also good because it clarifies some sort of distinction between someone who is slightly concerned with their health and germs and someone who is drastically crippled by their fear. Read it!

"Germaphobes = Mockable"

SaniDoor - Sensor Door



Here is a product I found, the SaniDoor, which is essentially a sensor operated bathroom door. It works exactly like the sinks and soap dispensers, however on a door. Check out the YouTube link, it features it on a local news program.

SaniDoor Website

StepNPull Door Opener


Here is a product I found online that addresses Germaphobes' need to open doors with their feet. This is designed for a stall, and sells for $29.95. Check out the link:
StepNPull Website

Mysophobia!


So I have pinpointed my target demographic of bathroom users within the scope of my habit (newly being the study of people who cannot touch anything in the bathroom), and they are Mysophobes! It is the broader categorization of Germaphobes, but with a more general emphasis on a fear of contact with anything dirty, in hopes of avoiding contact with germs and other perceived harmful substances. To read more about the medical and specific detail of Mysophobia, follow the links below. I am doing work on my prototypes and product ideas currently, and believe I am on to a good one. I will post details and images as soon as possible. Please comment if you get the chance!

Mysophobia Wiki
About Automysophobia
WiseGeek: What is Mysophobia?
FearOfGerms.com

Four Websites About Germaphobes:

PC Mag: 10 Gadgets for Germaphobes

MedicineNet's "Cleanliness Rules Germaphobes' Lives"

FitSugar.com "Germaphobes: Avoid These Five Things"

NineToThrive's "Germaphobes Rejoice! Solutions to Touching the WC Door"

Assignment 1 Habit 11x17s

I completely forgot to post these after we reviewed them, so here they are.

Sources

Different websites that I used in obtaining information and ideas for Assignment 1:

Psychology of the Bathroom
http://www.mindalive.ca/3_2.htm
http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/sad.htm
http://www.psychtreatment.com/seasonal_affective_disorder.htm
http://content.nhiondemand.com/psv/HC1.asp?objID=101038&ctype=hc

Urinal Splashback
http://www.marketlaunchers.com/wilkins.html
http://www.halfbakery.com/idea/No_20splashback_20urinal_20cake
http://www.golfhos.com/topic-11606.html
http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/6055681/description.html
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/6698035.html

IDEO Method Cards


So here are the IDEO Method Cards I chose, they include:

Learn
Anthropometric Analysis
Activity Analysis
Cognitive Task Analysis
Cross Cultural Comparisons
Competitive Product Survey
Look
Personal Inventory
Behavioral Mapping
Behavioral Archaeology
Time Laps Video
Still-Photo Survey
Ask
Collage
Cognitive Maps
Camera Journal
Cultural Probes
Extreme User Interviews
Try
Experience Prototype
Be Your Customer
 Predict Next Year's Headlines
Bodystorming
Scale Modeling