Lifestyle Device for Transgenders who face the threat of Gender Dysphoria. A Lab That Fits in the Wrist of Your Hand this product changes people, organisations, and the Transgender community by tracking hormone levels.
Research demonstrates that, compared with the general population, transgender people suffer from more chronic health conditions and experience higher rates of health problems related to HIV/AIDS, substance use, mental illness, and sexual and physical violence, as well as higher prevalence and earlier onset of disabilities that can also lead to health issues especially when they go through transitioning and are dealing with hormonal imbalance.
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Transgender people also encounter unique challenges and inequalities in their ability to access health insurance and adequate public health. Due to which they rely on medical facilities that do not match their body type or routine and can result in dangerous side effects such as suicidal behavior, depression, bipolar disorder, blood clots, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and cancer.
A Four-inch wrist device provides analytical precision substantially equivalent to the results produced by massive and expensive desktop lab equipment. With a pico projector embedded to provide feedback pattern on the hand that is highly sensitive to the levels of hormones.
Visual presentation or 'collage' consisting of images of objects in a composition. Based on a set topic of topics concerning Gender dysphoria. This mood board displays the colour scheme, overall outlook of the product and it's focus on the community.
Moodboard of the product
Here is a comparison of problems faced by Transgenders going through transitioning, these factors were taken under account doing further research and development of the product. Gender reassignment surgeries are expensive, and consuming wrongful medication can cause money loss, slow results and depression. The whole procedure is also time consuming and requires assistance. Countries like Pakistan also don't provide resources for the process, All of these issues were taken under account to help the user's needs.
Listing down important topics revolving around transitioning
The SWOT Analysis of the product focuses upon the opportunities that include 37% of the users prefer custom products, organisations such as PubMed, PsychINFO, and Scopus are looking to fund products and services that help the Transgenders. Such product doesn't exist in the market which in itself is an opportunity.
SWOT Opportunities and Threats
There is no "one right way" to be a transgender, some people prefer not to undergo the surgery at all. The stigma attached can induce reaction from the market. Not many companies are gender friendly and inclusive towards marketing a product designed for the community.
Detail SWOT Analysis
Transparent will be a connected and distributed care ecosystem with seamless coordination across the physical and virtual care continuums and we believe that abundant and timely testing and real-time data will be at the center of personalized and informed care for transgenders.
Factors involved during transitioning.
Resources involved in developing the product include the research driven by the NGO's involving the protection of Human Rights and Transgenders Rights. The Research conducted had a survey involved that proved that the transitioning period is imperative for transgenders in order to recognise their gender identity. And other institutions of government. According to the interviews they face different forms of abuse, ranging from exclusion from society to brutal murder. They are subjected to trafficking, extortion and forced prostitution.
Interview with Maya Zaman focusing on hormone tracking
Forum for Dignity Initiation
Case study 1.0 : Neclumi
Inspired by Neclumi, that uses High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable to a "picoprojector" – a type of small handheld projector – attached to the wearer's chest, which shines the light onto their neck generating a digital jewellery. I wanted to use this concept in generating feedback through pico projector in Transparent.
Mira Hormone Tracker
The Mira Fertility tracker is a device that monitors menstrual cycles and ovulation. This can help people determine when they are likely to conceive. To calculate ovulation, these devices measure hormonal changes in urine or saliva as well as basal body temperature.
After multiple concepts and technical constraints, The ideation done explores different forms that embeds the biosensors, Pico Projector technology and microfluids. This device ideation has microchip embedded inside that takes the saliva (microfluid) and detects the imbalance of hormone using sensors. The ball rotates in 360-degree direction to maintain smooth interaction.
Ideation process
Final Product
This device will cater to a nano silver technology-based roller that projects out from the horizontal slit by pressing the activation button. This roller will be licked by the user to transfer their biofluids (saliva) which is further analysed by the sensors. When the roller rotates, the sensor will collect the information and calculate the findings after 15-20 minutes. After being used the 1.5 cm long roller will be sanitised by UV scanners, attached to the inside of the sensors to maintain hygiene. These UV sensors will be activated as soon as the user stops using the roller. Nano silver material itself is highly anti-bacterial so the product will guarantee hygiene.
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Metal bracelets involve even more stringent demands, since they must not pinch wrist hairs nor irritate the skin but should on the other hand follow the curve of the bone and remain pleasingly supple, the inside of the bracelet is smooth and soft, its radius is suited to every wrist.
Image Description
This 3D printed prototype shows the experience of light feedback methods using Pico projector, in which the imbalance of hormones is shown through change in light patterns. These light patterns create a dynamic role for jewellery design, this will provide user-friendly feedback which is also instantly understandable by the user.
3D Printed Prototype, Arduino Based Functioning Prototype, Wood Appearance Model.
Final Prototype - Appearance Model, Functioning Model, 3D Model and
Key Models
The Final Prototype is made up of wood, ABC Plastic, 3D Printing, Arduino, LED's and Sensors. The material used in the Prototype is quite different from the final model. The model's functioning portion was the change of light feedback through sensor's activity.
Marketing through logos on product's packaging
A strategy designed by companies to help people to quickly identify their products and organisation, and give them a reason to choose the products over the competition.This logo represents the purpose of the product, along with it the name Transparent means having full transparency of your important medical data.
Card Design
Logo Design
Light feedback through Arduino and sensors
Low powered LED strips and bulbs are not only cheap, but can be controlled in a variety of ways. The light colour and pattern changes to indicate change in hormone levels. The patterns are customised by the user. For example, a simple blue color pattern would indicate safe medication, but if the pattern flares up it would represent a harmful intake.
Bibi Manu using Transparent and checking her results
Evaluating the product and service by testing it with representative users. Users were given the prototypes and told to interact with them and understand the feedback via mobile app and light pattern on the skin. Further eye tracking was done of the app to observe how the user interacts with the app.
Final FYP Research and Ideation Sheet
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