Journal Entry For
Project 3 - HMW & Ideating
Selected POV Statement:
The Health-Conscious Couple needs to integrate holistic well-being into their living space because they understand that a wellness-focused environment not only nurtures their physical and mental health but also provides a foundation for their child's growth.
How might we…?
Draft #1
How might we create a wellness-focused environment that not only nurtures their physical and mental health but also provides a foundation to raise an infant?
Harmony Heights?? "Rising Together, Thriving Tomorrow"
Nurturing Heights?? "Elevating Parenthood, Enriching Futures"
A modular living space designed to address the challenges of raising children in dense urban environments. Wellness-Centric Parenthood Pod integrates health-conscious living, smart technology, and community engagement to create a holistic environment that supports young couples on their journey into parenthood.
Possible Features:
Zooming-in ( Priority ):
- Compact Health Hub: The central theme of the pod revolves around holistic well-being. A compact, state-of-the-art kitchen supports meal preparation with a focus on nutrition and balanced eating for both parents and children. Adaptable exercise equipment is seamlessly integrated into the design, encouraging daily physical activity.
- Virtual Wellness Support: Utilize AR/VR technology to offer guided prenatal and postnatal exercises, meditation sessions, and parenting classes. This virtual support system enhances physical and mental well-being while maintaining a sense of community.
- Modular Flexibility: The pod features adaptable furniture systems that transform the living space according to different needs. For instance, a fold-out crib can seamlessly convert into a workstation or exercise area, ensuring efficient space utilization.
Zooming-Out:
- Community Engagement: Collaborate with local wellness centers, baby-friendly cafes, and health practitioners to extend the wellness experience beyond the pod. Arrange weekly wellness events and workshops for parents, creating opportunities for connection and mutual support.
- Shared Parenting Space: Within the larger building or community, designate shared spaces where parents can interact, share experiences, and exchange parenting tips. These spaces further contribute to building a supportive community.
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- Sleeping area that allows for modular furniture arrangement.
- Couple
- King-Sized Bed
- Smart-Temperate Peeting Mattress
- Adjustable Bed (provides a position where you can seat up right to watch movie,tv)
- Infant
- a fold-out crib that can be easily compressed. Install wall-mounted shelves/closet that can be adjusted in height to accommodate changing storage needs.
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- Utilize a sliding partition to separate the bathing area from the rest of the bathroom. This partition can also double as a changing station when needed. Implement a fold-down baby bathtub that can be stored against the wall when not in use. Consider installing wall-mounted hooks and holders for towels and baby essentials.
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- Incorporate a kitchen on wheels that can be rolled away when more space is required. The pull-out dining table should have a design that easily extends and contracts. Use stackable chairs that can be stored in a corner when not in use. Employ wall-mounted shelves with adjustable brackets to accommodate kitchen supplies of various sizes.
- Induction Stove
- Heat Preservation/Storage on Mounted Walls
- Centralised Rubbish Chutes below sinks, that converts waste to compsts, and even share data
- Robots that clean the floor of the kitchen using nano - technology
- Automated ventilation systems for strong cooking smells
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- Utilize modular wall panels that can be reconfigured to create a private workspace corner. Install a fold-out desk that can be folded up when not in use. Utilize a modular storage system that can hold work-related items and can be adjusted as needed.
- Educational room: room where you can project the hologram for educating programs
- i.e. VR/AR
- Automated light activation for working
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- Open inner spaces with robot that insert for you relaxing music
- Smart T.V ( netflix / chill )
- Place for pro-creation
- Folding balcony, stove is portable and can be brought out for relaxing cookout
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- Balcony
- Folding out?
- Open green garden with children games
- Smart Vertical Farm Greenery
- Natural Elements
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- Smart Crib
- Sensor
- Coughing
- Pooping
- Possible illness/condition related patterns
- Not public info, + optional disclosure
- Playtoys
- Baby gym
- automated baby music for sleeping and creative activities