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Designed, prototyped, researched and field tested various wearable technologies that attempt to limit overstimulation to light for patients struggling with the lasting effects of Traumatic Brain Injury.
Stimuli Limiter
A headset optimized in color, material, and comfort that enables and empowers users struggling with TBI to operate in high-intensity environments.
In what ways does augmented reality enhance this experience?
Brain Injury Support Group
Interview Period
9.29, 10.6
Interview Participants
10
+
shape
color
Shape
Mark I
Mark II
Prototyping Phase 1
Mark II
Prototyping 1
Field Testing
Field Testing Period
10.9 - 10.20
Participants
8
📍 Eastside Market, Wholefoods
Shape
Mark I
Users appreciate large F.O.V.
Users feel tint is great
Mark II
Must tilt head
Coverage is distracting
Phase 1 observations
Mark III
Uniform / transparency appreciated
Too thick to see
Shape
Mark I
Stability is good
Needs to accommodate existing corrective lenses
Narrow down based on feedback + insights
Mark II
Lightweight is nice
Consider public perception
color
Users look at the colorful environment through various colored glasses and vote on the color that feels the best
COLORFUL ENVIRONMENTS
COLORED GLASSES
LIGHTLY SOFTENS LIGHT
SEVERELY DAMPENS COLOR RANGE
BLOCKS BLUE LIGHT
ITERATION
IDEATIONS
Mark IV
HOLES
Large front visor
Thick head strap
Mark V
CONTINUOUS SHEET
Loose fit (comfort)
Thinner strap
Mark VI
CONTINUOUS SHEET
Tight fit
Solid strap
Mark VII
ADJUSTABLE
FABRIC TRANSPARENCY
Uniform Coverage
No glare
FEEDBACK SHEET
USER RECEPTION+
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"Anything that helps us to minimize challenges encourages us to get out more and advocate."
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"Wow, that is instantly calming"
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"I'd probably even use these in the house because I can feel the calmness coming over me"
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"Gives me a natural, clear view of the world"
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"They're awesome, I've never seen anything like it"
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"People treat me differently if they can't see my eyes, I'm glad that people can still see them with these"
USER RECEPTION-
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"These are immediately overwhelming."
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"The red makes me feel angry"
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"I do a lot of puzzles. With the red ones I can't see the colors of the puzzle pieces"
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"Some of them hurt my ears"
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"The size is too big"
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"I don't care about fashion if it helps me, but younger people might care"
No two injuries are identical, and we found that the ideal combination of shape, color and overall usability can differ between users.
The ideal solution is customizable and tailored, or potentially adapts to the individual users.
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