Family Channel
Family Channel, developed in 2014, aims to create an inclusive interface for seniors to use technology and social media. The project's goal is to leverage technology as a means to connect families and bridge the gap between various generations.
Project details
Client
Red Dot Design Award
Project
Family Channel
Year
2014
Services
UX/UI Design UX Research Innovation Discovery
Credits
Mariana Pedroza
Javier Rebolledo
How can we integrate and introduce seniors to technology and social media platforms?
Many seniors are not accustomed to today's rapidly evolving technology. Their lack of familiarity with gadgets can lead to feelings of isolation and disappointment. Social platforms are often not tailored to these users' needs. As a result, the generational gap is widening, fostering indifference between family members.
Solution
Family Channel enables third-age users to interact with their loved ones and friends. The interface is designed to function seamlessly with contemporary TV technology, including a video chat camera, internet connection, and any standard TV remote control.
This interface allows younger users to share pictures and maintain contact with their elderly relatives, offering a novel way to interact with and integrate seniors into social networks.
Multiple user tests were conducted to validate the idea with diverse participants. The results confirmed that seniors are eager to learn how to use technology and sometimes join social networks. The prototypes and mockups provided valuable insights to refine the proposal, which was recognised with a Red Dot Design Award in the interaction category.
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