Human-Centered Design

The Big Table by PIHers

Challenge:

How to provide healthy food for people in need

INSPIRATION

Focus:

Location: Boston, MA

Target: Homeless people

Research:

- Interviewed homeless people on the streets

- Interviewed experts in the field

- Observed analogous locations

- Interviewed with organizations

Research

Interview with Bob

Interview with Fernando

Research

IDEATION

Chosen insight:

Through community collaboration, individuals find comfort and growth

How might we:

Create collaborative systems and spaces for the homeless community?

Brainstorm

Concept:

[The Big Table]

A regular public gathering where homeless people can come together in a social way and receive food

The Big Table

A reoccurring local event that provides a healthy meal for homeless people in an educational setting

Storyboard

What to prototype:

- What resources would attendees want/benefit from?

- How can we encourage a harmonious event?

Prototype:

- Research available resources

- Interview homeless people

1. Ask for feedback on possible resources

2. Priority test service categories

3. Ask about good and bad community gatherings

IMPLEMENTATION

Thank You