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Aligning preferences: Co-Designing Wearable Solutions for International Student Well-being

Published: 03 December 2023 Publication History

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The integration process of international students into a new culture and academic environment poses significant challenges to their physical and mental well-being. Through co-design sessions with international students, we investigated which factors international students prioritize for wearables that could support them in this context. Through the sessions, we saw a shift from addressing problems and focusing on a solution product, to a more comprehensive perspective, considering factors such as affordability, aesthetics, sustainability, placement, the importance of real-time connectivity, seamless integration into daily life, customization, and efficient power management. Our insights contribute to creating wearables that mitigate the challenges faced by international students.

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    MUM '23: Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia
    December 2023
    607 pages
    ISBN:9798400709210
    DOI:10.1145/3626705
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    1. Body Storming
    2. HCI
    3. Health and Safety
    4. International Students
    5. Participatory Design
    6. Wearable technology
    7. Wellbeing

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