Comparative Analysis – reviewed materials sent to me – conducted 3 interviews – developed a comparison (chart form) Small Studies – 1.A | Comparison of all case studies – grid-comparative chart – 1.B | Visualizing [...]

This comparative analysis is part of my thesis investigation. Using three current personal exercise programs, I hope to analyze the structure of their overall programs in hopes of revealing opportunities where future design interventions could increase/sustain adolescent engagement.

Framing the Presentation This presentation articulates my end-of-semester presentation that I gave to the Graphic and Industrial Design faculty and students. To frame the presentation, graduate students were asked to give a five minute presentation [...]

The following is a working list of the 10 Big Ideas I want to get across through my thesis: Motivation The why someone would partake in this in the first place Self-Determination Theory as a [...]

Compiling a list of relevant initiatives that are addressing the obesity epidemic.

Goals of First Full-Committee Meeting Outcomes The first full committee meeting aims to articulate the following: Ensure the committee knows my topic, area of interest, and direction I am headed Articulate the models, literature, case [...]

Developing User Path PEP I am using the Personal Exercise Prescription currently as a base framework for my system. I use the theory of Self-Determination Theory as a guide to integrate motivational attributes. Lastly, I [...]

Main Question November 5th, 2011 How can a designed system incorporate the learning cycle for coaching in the support community of an overweight adolescent in a way that motivates sustained physical activity to prevent obesity? [...]