gDitty (2009)
Daylight Design and Hopelab called Uncommon Projects to help take the gDitty from concept to real-world experience. A software and hardware product, the gDitty is designed to motivate physical activity in kids with a wearable device and a web-based application. HopeLab is now evaluating the effectiveness of the product through scientific studies.
Uncommon’s role in the project included integration with the device hardware and software, interaction design consulting, and creation of a web-based activity tracking application. Each study participant receives a device and a customizable home page that allows him or her to track their physical activity and rewards based on their exercise.
Highlights:
- Software integration with hardware device that tracks user activity
- Design and user experience consulting
- Custom-built web-based activity tracking application
- Development of software to support online reward system
- Administration system to easily manage and track rewards
- Control panels for management of devices, users and awards
- Custom built reporting tools to help researchers in evaluating the effectiveness of the product