Journal Entry For
Project 2 - Interviews
Hoshita’s Interviews
Name | Age | Known Background | Questions Asked (Corresponds to Number in List at the End of Document) | Response (Can be in Bullet Points) |
Regina | 45 | Medical Industry, practical, walks a lot | 1-4 | Recreation
- Peaceful mind
- Interact with different people
- Exercise
- Everyday walking = relaxing
- Greenery is missing
- Regain connection with nature
- Too many dogs are allowed in areas
- Fine with those in their natural habitat (birds, etc)
- Playground are quite commercial
- Tennis courts are reserved/not free
- Not great maintenance
- Some kind of recreation/exercise opportunities for adults/elders as well instead of just kids
Health
- Yoga centers
- To release stress
- Have become too money minded
- Doctors aren’t really giving people time (only 10 min)
- Routing towards nurse practitioners
- Breaking privacy and not giving much personal space (google glass)
- After visit summaries
- Not a very free/open space
- Too tech oriented and not enough human empathy |
Harry | 50 | Tech Industry, optimistic, likes relaxation | 1-4 | Recreation
- Interact with different people
- Phone charging, wifi, etc would be nice conveniences
- Second priority
- Exploring unknown territory is quite nice
- National parks vibe, etc
- Thrill of it
- Rivers are cool
- Rafting, fishing
Health
- Need to be able to be open regarding health issues without caring about that being shared
- Too many things have become commercial as in medicines aren’t issued properly either
- Ambience
- Sickening
- Gloomy
- Cost is crazy in the U.S.
- Lots of unnecessary costs associated with things that aren’t even used sometimes
- Need to ask for itemized bills to not be scammed |
Tom’s Interviews
Name | Age | Known Background | Questions Asked (Corresponds to Number in List at the End of Document) | Response (Can be in Bullet Points) |
Evelyn | 31 | Teacher, lives in a city | 1-4 | "They love the opportunity to engage in physical activities and socialize. They look for recreational spaces that have a good mix of both outdoor and indoor facilities. A well-maintained playground for their students is also a top priority for them."
"For health spaces, cleanliness, and hygiene are their primary concerns. They also appreciate spaces that have a variety of exercise equipment to cater to their varying fitness levels."
"They would like to see more green spaces and opportunities for outdoor activities in both recreational and health spaces. They believe it's essential to balance indoor activities with time spent outdoors in natural environments."
"They think technology should be integrated thoughtfully. While they appreciate the value of fitness trackers and other such tools, they believe that there's no substitute for outdoor play and physical exercise." |
Barry | 28 | Teacher | 1-4 | "They seek recreational spaces that can facilitate a variety of activities that cater to different age groups. They particularly like spaces that have areas designated for reading or quiet contemplation."
"They value health spaces that offer a holistic approach to wellness. This includes fitness facilities, but also areas for yoga, meditation, and mental health resources."
"They'd love to see more educational elements incorporated into these spaces, such as information boards about local wildlife or health benefits of different activities."
"They believe technology has a role in helping monitor personal fitness goals, but it's important to maintain a human-centric design in these spaces, promoting face-to-face interaction." |
Moylen | 26 | Fashion Designer | 1-4 | "They look for creative, aesthetically pleasing spaces that inspire and stimulate their imagination."
"They appreciate health spaces that have a calming and inviting atmosphere, with an emphasis on wellness and mindfulness."
"They would like to see these spaces incorporate more artistic and visually pleasing elements."
"They believe technology should be used to enhance the user experience, such as interactive art installations or mood lighting." |
Ella | 22 | Tax accountant | 1-4 | "They look for spaces that offer recreational activities for relaxation after long hours of work, such as spaces for art, music, or other hobbies."
"They like health spaces that incorporate modern gym equipment and offer classes for stress management."
"They suggest having more workshops or events that educate individuals about mental health and wellness."
"They believe technology should help in streamlining services, making bookings or joining classes easier. Also, smart fitness equipment that can customize workouts to the user's needs would be beneficial." |
Will | 25 | Surveyer | 1-4 | "They look for outdoor recreational spaces that allow exploration and interaction with the environment."
"They appreciate health spaces with outdoor workout equipment and trails for running or biking."
"They'd like to see more attention paid to the sustainability of these spaces, including more initiatives like tree planting or recycling programs."
"They believe technology can help in creating environmentally-friendly and sustainable spaces, like using solar-powered lights or eco-friendly materials." |
Arthur | 29 | Cyber Security Technician | 1-4 | "They value spaces with strong Wi-Fi connectivity and areas that allow for solitude. They also appreciate spaces with seating areas where they can use their laptop comfortably."
"In health spaces, they prioritize facilities that use high-tech equipment and that support digital health tracking."
"They suggest better integration of tech, including more charging ports and the introduction of smart lockers."
"For them, technology should be a major part of these spaces, providing tools for easy booking, better personalization, and supporting the seamless integration of digital and physical experiences." |
Jan | 81 | Retired | 1-4 | "They prefer recreational spaces with serene, natural settings, plenty of benches, and accessibility features like ramps and well-paved paths."
"In health spaces, they appreciate areas that offer low-impact exercise options and spaces that are easy to navigate."
"They would like to see better accessibility in recreational and health spaces, including more resting spots, handrails, and clear signage."
"While they understand the benefits of technology, they believe it should not dominate these spaces. They appreciate technology that aids in improving safety and accessibility." |
Kimmy | 52 | Doctor | 1-4 | "They appreciate recreational spaces that promote physical activity and have facilities for various sports. Spaces that encourage community engagement are a plus."
"They value health spaces that uphold the highest standards of hygiene and offer comprehensive health facilities, from cardio machines to physical therapy areas."
"They would like to see recreational and health spaces include more health education resources."
"They think technology should play a significant role, especially in health spaces, by having modern medical and fitness equipment, providing information and health tracking tools." |
Aviad’s Interviews
Name | Age | Known Background | Questions Asked (Corresponds to Number in List at the End of Document) | Response (Can be in Bullet Points) |
Gedeon | 33 | Ph.D. student at Stanford University | 1-4 | 1+2 Mainly cares about having solitude (no interaction with other people), and for it to be quiet. 3. Would like to see some options to avoid interaction with other people. Maybe expressing his thoughts somehow - recording them or writing them. Having spaces that are really dedicated for rewinding. 4. Notifying people about how busy these spaces are, allowing people to express their emotions in various ways. |
Anthony | 23 | Software developer at a medium tech firm | 1-4 | 1+2 Mainly cares about visuals, and says that what helps him best to rewind is seeing a very calm space. Maybe with some nice music. 3. Would like to see spaces with thoughtful design, thoughtful color selection and even background music. Mentioned the fact that these spaces have to be also suited for individuals with disabilities. Would be nice to have fresh drinking water as well as running water. 4. Having a charging station for the phone would be nice - but one that doesn’t allow you to use it. maybe creating a nice breeze in the space and regulate the temperature. |
George’s Interviews
Name | Age | Known Background | Questions Asked (Corresponds to Number in List at the End of Document) | Response (Can be in Bullet Points) |
Chiara | 23 | Italy | 1 - 4 | 1. Community, quiet and being comfortable. restrooms, plugs, to have access to whatever a person needs.
sunbathe, breathe, listen to music // study
2. seeds//plants, bathrooms, charger station
3. more clean
4. charging station can be with solar panels |
Rosa | 35 | Indonesia | 1 - 4 | 1. easy access and free of charge
2. proximity to where i live, not too far, complete, have a lot of stuff going on, not just gyms, but swimming pools, to have variation, it should be beautiful, nice to be seem, look forward to see something that can make you relax at the end of the day
3. more spaces. to have it in every single block, to have it on the corner, cover the space, so that you do not take the car there, but you can walk
4. for example, they can use it in the guiding vertical plant integration, the building would have walls with plants, vertical farming
canopy farming to connect the building through ropes and put the plants on top of them so that people can have shades and maximize area to grow trees |
Natalie | 27 | Germany | 1 - 4 | 1. calm for relaxation, lie down and sunbathe, possible for a nap, calm music
2. good doctors, clean, good weights, good machines, smell good
3. cleaner
4. automatic access, so that there’s no one to check the access and automatic cleaning |
Samira | 26 | Germany | 1 - 4 | 1. silence, wifi, restroom, cafe (not so important) and shadow
2. cleanness, availability, she hates it when there’s no spots available, air condition, cooling, reachable
3. design, make it more new / pleasant, architectonical style, without sharp edges and only light (anthroposophische architektur)
4. a big role, free and smart with up to date protocol, |
Mattaios | 25 | Greece | 1 - 4 | 1. comfortable furniture, nature, good views, warmth, blankets, feel cozy, bar with drinks and food, music speakers
2. enough equipment to not wait, clean, people to help for showcasing, mirrors
3. someone who can help you create a custom plan so that when you go to know what to do simply. within 5-10 minutes for goals and activities
4. all these can happen with technologies based on other people experiences |
Robert | 20 | USA | 1 - 4 | 1. a place with comfortable furniture, be in a room with no one else and food, really nice lounge
2. convenience, closest, free, well resourced, something that he has never been introduced, he comes in with a specific purpose but do something different
3. all the things from above, an opportunity to form a community with people (gym)
4. chargers, in health spaces to get water fountains that have ice cold water, tired of liqwword water and wants an ice dispenser, more digital planning to resource rooms and health vending machines |
James | 26 | Indonesia | 1 - 4 | 1. activities, some kind of things to do with other people, board games, ping ping tables, consoles, and if he wants to be alone then he can also invite
2. not really a big gym person, so he wants someone to coach him and show him how to use the facilities or peers to show him how to maximize his usage
3. focus on community wellness based activities, in most places he lived there’s the pop ups wellness activities, social relationships and it makes you more prone and peer pressure
4. community and wellness helping individuals tailor needs with ai learning models, we see more personalized strained technology and the algorithm thinks what you’d like to generate these new ideas in case you get bored |
Abhay | 23 | India | 1 - 4 | 1. quiet place to relax, calm music, nice view, maybe a bar and some snacks
2. a lot of different equipment, people who are also motivated to work out and have a good and healthy time together
3. more green, no noise and distraction
4. yes, it can help with booking space and entering |
List of Questions Asked:
What do you look for in recreational spaces?
What do you look for in health spaces?
What are some improvements you would like to see in recreational or health spaces?
What role do you think technology should play in these spaces?