Process at the Stanford D.school
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!
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!
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"
"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
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
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
Patent for Anti-Splash texture
Here is the cover page for a patent I found regarding special surfaces which decrease the amount of splash back. The rest can be found here: Urinal Splashback Patents
Anti-Splash Urinal Patent
Here is the link: Wilkin's Anti-Splash Urinal Patent
ARA Bathroom Standards & Requirements
Here is a link to a page on the American Restroom Associations with downloadable tables and charts about the federal requirements for number of bathrooms as well as the equipment.
ARA Standards & Requirements Page
ARA Standards & Requirements Page
IDEO 'Deep Dive' Video
I had already seen the Deep Dive video in a BA minor class I took fall quarter, so there were no surprises, but some NEW things I took from the video this time around were:
- Build on wild ideas, they become great.
- If you don't have time constraints, you won't get anything done.
- Being playful is the key to innovation.
- Try things and ask for forgiveness - not permission.
- Don't just sit at your desk, get out there!
- It's not an effortless "aha" to get to a solution, it takes hard work.
Bathroom Pictures
So I thought I would take pictures of each of the bathrooms from multiple angles and post them, just for reference. I'm not sure which one is exactly which, but they are all there, so if you look closely you can figure it out.
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