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Bodystorming is a creative imagination technique which allows innovative and effective product design. The theory behind is to behave as if the product exists (imagine) in reality and to think of ways where it would be effective. This leads to better product research and greater understanding by implementing a product into one’s lifestyle. Ø Visually impaired: being visually impaired requires individuals to rely on their other sensory systems (i.e., auditory sensory). The lack of visual sensory forces individuals to practice their other sensory systems, leading to heightened operations of those senses. For example, people’s smells would improve as they are forced to use it more often. Ø ADD- Attention Deficit Disorder: Individuals with ADD are unable to continually focus onto one single object for time. In the video, the individual was trying to memorize phone numbers while solving math problems. The inability to perform these tasks simultaneously lead lower self-esteem due to feels of anxiety and frustration. Ø Chronis Arthritis: to impersonate the effects of chronic arthritis an individual’s mobility was reduced by restricting the movement of their fingers with their palm. Symptoms of anxiety and hesitation, rise in body temperature and fear of injury were noted.
 * Can you think of how you could use bodystorming and video to help you analyze the design of your major project? It is helpful to keep this method in mind as you work to design your group project.**