The first sketch on top is a mock-up of a daily schedule that I am trying to set for myself. I very much like structure and organization as it personally helps me be most productive and keep myself sane. In times like these, it has been hard to keep myself motivated when there is no set schedule, so creating one myself can help keep me focused. In terms of hierarchy of needs, I think that the schedule meets the functionality, the basic requirements of what a schedule is supposed to do, and also it personally fulfills a safety need for order and time management.
The second sketch which I then did another iteration of digitally, is a quarantine 30-day fun challenge. I like doing thirty-day challenges as they give me small goals to achieve which boosts my confidence and happiness when I do achieve them. During these times, with so much more free time than a school, it can be hard to know what to do or just fall into the trap of watching tv. I wanted to make it a little more exciting and do some of the things that I like to do or have always wanted to do more of but never had the time. Some things include getting back into learning the guitar and french lessons on Duolingo, baking more, or movie nights with my family. I think that this meets the usability need as it is pretty self-explanatory and anyone can adapt it to include their own interests. It also meets proficiency as having things already planned out to do will help life be a little better than before as it will keep people from getting bored.
My final sketch is some ways that I can hang out with friends during these times. The first is to go on walks (preferably by the water) and stay at least 6 feet apart, the second is to have a movie night together but from our own homes through Netflix party, and the third is to meet up at a place and sit in our the trunks of our cars (or on top) and talk to each other in order to stay 6 feet away. I think that this can help meet the love need for human connection. I hope to be able to do all of these three things or combine them in some way to perform throughout the rest of these crazy times.
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