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Human Centered Design
(HCD): Masks and
Backpacks
Applying STEM concepts and Design
Thinking
Adam Talamantes, Ph.D
Emily Nicholson

HCD: Masks and Backpacks
Connections to Distance Learning 4 All
Inventing in a Health Crisis (Hook)
What is Human Center Design (HCD)? (Personal Protective Masks)
Breakout – Creating a HCD Project (Backpack)
Review of Resources
Future workshops on “Invention Education“

Oregon Distance Learning for Middle School
Overview
Teacher-Led
Focus on essential and
relevant learning for students
Opportunities for
interdisciplinary, well rounded
learning
Align with K12 standards
Engineering/Claims Evidence
Learning/Activities
Independent research
Interviewing a family member
Drawing and creating
Critical reading
Evaluating, explaining,
creating solutions
Nutrition/Wellness
Mealtime
Physical Wellness

Rory Cooper (Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology)
University of Pittsburgh and career scientist for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Developed over 100 inventions and received 25 patents that have significantly
improved the lives of people with disabilities and military veterans.
Jason Kang (2014)
Lesson by Doug Scott (2020)
Inventing
in a
Health
Crisis

Invention is a Dynamic Process
Innovation
Then Now
Advances in Science and Engineering that results in new technologies
Changes in societal needs and wants over time
User/Inventor

Human Centered Design (Thinking)
Expands on Engineering design cycle (Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Improve)
Brings in other skills/interests they already have
Social Emotional Engagement (user)
You can break
apart HCD to
teach specific
part of the
process
(reiterative)

REPLY IN CHAT

What “user” do students have access to at home?
(Think-Chat-Share)
Define People Invent
Virtual, Direct,
Observation, Talk to,
etc. Past experiences?

#1
Personal
Protective Mask
They are the User
Focus
Direct Instruction
Prompts
Activities
Goal: Intro to HDC
Article
Video
Document their process
Online DIY
(PBS design squad)

Empathy – Connecting with the user
Who will use the mask and what
do they care about?
Additional Instruction
Define Empathy
Empathy Simulations (trust walk)
Interviews
Observations
Research
User feedback throughout design

Define - Understanding the problem and solutions
from the users perspective
Problem Finding/Identification
Design Criteria List
Rank what user wants
Go over needs/wants rankings with user
What is the problem we are trying
to solve with our mask? How will
we know when we have solved it?
Additional Instruction

Ideate – Considering radical ways to design a
solution
How can I think about my
“mask” solution differently?
Additional Instruction
S-C-A-M-P-E-R
“Brain spin”
Brainstorming
Improve Activities
Comparing solutions to a design challenge
User feedback on alternatives
(does it need to be a “mask” as we know it?)

Prototype - Applying Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Math to invent something tangible, and then engaging
in redesign to create an optimal solution
Fail fast, learn fast
Benefits of prototyping
Engineering challenge that requires a lot of
revisions
Revisit user design needs/wants with what you
can build
Go over needs/wants rankings with user
How do you know this is an
optimal “mask” for your user?
Additional Instruction

Test - Showing how the solution meets the needs of
the user and marketing the invention
How did you test run with your
“mask” go? Did someone else try it
out? How did they like it?
Additional Instruction
Testing variables, procedure
Evaluating a design
Last minute improvements
Marketing pitch, video, letter, logo
No Contact drop-off (if possible)
User feedback (observation, video, blog, letter)
Ashley Laurence (Deaf Community)

Breakout Time!

Human Centered Design – Design a Backpack
1 min. – Introductions: (Name, Grade, School, City/Town)
1 min. – Step 0: Inspiration: Initial thoughts
2 min. – Step 1: Empathize: Ask your user (facilitator)
2 min. – Step 2: Define: Focus on user wants/needs
2 min. – Step 3: Ideate: Brainstorm solutions
2 min. – Step 4: Prototype: Create (draw) invention
2 min. – Step 4: Test (Share): How does invention meet user wants/needs?
3 min. – Discuss in group
How was your experience? What are your initial thoughts?
What challenges do you see for your students? (Brainstorm solutions)
What other items could you see your students inventing if they don’t have someone who uses a
backpack?

Human Centered Design – Design a Backpack
5 Minute All-Group Share:
How was your experience?
What are your initial
thoughts?
What challenges do you see
for your students?
(Brainstorm solutions)
What other items could you
see your students inventing
if they don’t have someone
who uses a backpack?

Human Centered Design (Summary)
Expands on Engineering design cycle (Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Improve)
Brings in other skills/interests they already have
Social Emotional Engagement (user)
You can break
apart HCD to
teach specific
part of the
process
(reiterative)

Links
1. Ashely Laurence
https://www.forbes.com/sites/marleycoyne/2020/04/04/this-see-through-mask-lets-the-deaf-
communicate-while-staying-safe/#14d4eb265257
2. Snorkel Mask
https://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2020/04/10/scientists-redesign-full-face-snorkel-mask-to-
combat-ppe-shortage/
3. Billy Loizou
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/framework-innovation-2016-billy-loizou

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THANK YOU
Questions?