Madyson Webb - Bebis: Wearable Baby Furniture

The Ohio State University, Third-Year Design Charette, DESIGN 4151 (SP22)

Instructed by: Dr. Hazal Gumus Ciftci

Group Research: Annie Roo, Karam Ramadan, Matthew Turnquest, Madyson Webb

Solo Project: Madyson Webb

DESIGN CHALLENGE: To design wearable technology for a company (IKEA) as a brand extension by looking into trends and technology five years in the future.

GROUP ANALYSIS OF IKEA

IKEA Core Values

Upcoming Trends in the Market: I chose to focus on the well-being aspect & design for this primary trend

“No matter what style you prefer there is something for everyone. We are here to create a better everyday life for the many people"

This project was a wearable technology extension brand of IKEA & a product sold at the store. The product is based on the research done on sudden death syndrome of young infants (SIDS). Bebis allows the mother to keep their child close, free up their movements, and allows for constant health tracking while the baby is placed in the product.

The name bebis comes from the Swedish term for baby. I chose this name to follow the name system IKEA uses Swedish names to name their products.

DESIGN PROCESS

The persona is based on a young mother I interviewed to gain a better insight into how a newborn affects a mother's lifestyle, her concerns for her newborn, and her desires moving forward.

3 main takeaways mothers' are looking for in a newborn product

Main research driving the choices made on this product

INITIAL CONCEPTS

Carrier with health tracking bracelet for mother

Baby health tracking vest

Baby health tracking chew bracelet & Mother monitor bracelet

Relaxation reality glasses

Baby Hub: wrist band health tracker

INITIAL REFINED CONCEPT

My 1 pass through this concept consisted of a mother’s cloth wrap with a hard shell material holder for the baby to lay in when the mother is not carrying the child. I had difficulties finding a plausible way to attach the cloth wrap to the shell, so I re-designed the wrap feature. The bracelet was the added health tracking feature, however, I felt the bracelet was overwhelming in the design and decided to find a more efficient way to track the child's health.

FINAL CONCEPT

IN-DEPTH DETAILS

TPU hollow shell with aluminum lining on inside. Vibrating feature to soothe baby & A sensor on the top of shell similar to Apple Watch sensor to detect heart rate, temperature, and stress of child. This carry is super light and functional in both stationary and active movement positions.

The SYSTEM/APP is implemented into the carrier to allow the mother to monitor her child's health. Paired with a phone or apple watch.

PROTOTYPE

USER SCENARIO

Item Rendered in IKEA kids section of the store