Stanford University, Fall 2006 CS377p: Persuading People Online and Via Mobile Phones Drink Doctor Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, Amos Schallich Slide #1 Drink Doctor A conceptual captology design by Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, & Amos Schallich Design Challenge To design a mobile application that persuades college students to live healthier lives. Time limit: 15 hours

Stanford University, Fall 2006 CS377p: Persuading People Online and Via Mobile Phones Drink Doctor Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, Amos Schallich Slide #2 Drink Doctor Persuasive Purpose To encourage college students who choose to drink alcohol to exhibit responsible drinking habits and avoid the dangers of binge drinking. Industrial Design

Stanford University, Fall 2006 CS377p: Persuading People Online and Via Mobile Phones Drink Doctor Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, Amos Schallich Slide #3 User Description College freshman who arrive at school and find themselves confronted with easy access to alcohol and frequent social drinking. Students with prior drinking experience who want to make sure that they reach a safe and desirable level of intoxication.

Stanford University, Fall 2006 CS377p: Persuading People Online and Via Mobile Phones Drink Doctor Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, Amos Schallich Slide #4 Freshmen’s First Friday Tim is a new freshman. He’s excited to start classes and enjoy the college party scene. Friday night, everyone gets together before the parties. Some students choose to drink before going out. Tim has never drank before. He decides to give it a try, but he remembers to turn on his phone’s DrinkDoctor application! Everyone’s in a hurry to go party, so they drink very fast. Tim has the equivalent of 5 drinks in just 15 minutes. James asks Tim to have another drink, but DrinkDoctor reminds Tim he may not feel the alcohol’s full effect yet. He decides to pass. Tim goes out to the parties, has a great time, and returns to his dorm safely. Tim has really enjoyed his first Friday night at college.

Stanford University, Fall 2006 CS377p: Persuading People Online and Via Mobile Phones Drink Doctor Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, Amos Schallich Slide #5 Drink Doctor Prototype

Stanford University, Fall 2006 CS377p: Persuading People Online and Via Mobile Phones Drink Doctor Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, Amos Schallich Slide #6 Features/Functionality Customizable profile based on weight and gender. Tracks BAC as you drink according to number of drinks and time elapsed Provides warnings and advice via pictures and text as you become increasingly intoxicated Notifies predefined contacts of your status and location when in danger

Stanford University, Fall 2006 CS377p: Persuading People Online and Via Mobile Phones Drink Doctor Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, Amos Schallich Slide #7 Theoretical Justifications Large population of college students exposed to social drinking and potentially dangerous situations Easy-to-UseEasy-to-Use – simple interaction and reminders Warning and ExplanationWarning and Explanation – offering reasons for drinking responsibly and warning of consequences SurveillanceSurveillance – watching and reporting about user through accurate measurements and proven results. Intrinsic MotivationIntrinsic Motivation – not wanting to be sick, but wanting to have fun

Stanford University, Fall 2006 CS377p: Persuading People Online and Via Mobile Phones Drink Doctor Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, Amos Schallich Slide #8 Results of User Testing Justin, Junior (experienced drinker) –“Experience is the only way to learn” –Warnings: Pictures are better than text –More effective for experienced drinkers (already know consequences) –Self-Report weak: have it vibrate/beep to remind user –Text message to friends good idea Ryan, Freshman (intermediate drinker) –“I’d hope someone else had it, and try to get mine higher” –“Don’t need a meter to tell me how drunk I am, I know how drunk I am” –Likes idea of stat tracking along with notes Lee, Freshman (inexperienced drinker) –Warnings would be useful, would acknowledge them –Facts are powerful, stat-tracking cool –If tipsy, will I care anymore –Accompany with a seminar on the dangers of drinking (freshman)

Stanford University, Fall 2006 CS377p: Persuading People Online and Via Mobile Phones Drink Doctor Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, Amos Schallich Slide #9 Drink Doctor Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, Amos Schallich Slide #9 Stanford University, Fall 2006 CS377p: Persuading People Online and Via Mobile Phones Shortcomings of Design Could cause users to turn drinking into a competition Lacks the accuracy and ease of a standard breathalyzer Users may become too intoxicated to accurately update drinks Does not replace personal experience Does not fully counteract the peer pressure of social drinking

Stanford University, Fall 2006 CS377p: Persuading People Online and Via Mobile Phones Drink Doctor Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, Amos Schallich Slide #10 Drink Doctor Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, Amos Schallich Slide #10 Stanford University, Fall 2006 CS377p: Persuading People Online and Via Mobile Phones Expansion - What else is possible? Automate drink input system Built-in breathalyzer One click to add a drink with or without opening phone Vibrate/Ring to remind user to add drinks at a regular interval Stat tracking to help experienced users make smart decisions Find a way to add positive reinforcement Support for 3 rd party tracking

Stanford University, Fall 2006 CS377p: Persuading People Online and Via Mobile Phones Drink Doctor Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, Amos Schallich Slide #11 Drink Doctor Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, Amos Schallich Slide #11 Stanford University, Fall 2006 CS377p: Persuading People Online and Via Mobile Phones Next Steps in Design Process Develop a fully-functioning prototype Perform “live” user tests where users possess prototypes during a night of partying Schedule more focus groups with both experienced and inexperienced college drinkers

Stanford University, Fall 2006 CS377p: Persuading People Online and Via Mobile Phones Drink Doctor Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, Amos Schallich Slide #12 Drink Doctor Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, Amos Schallich Slide #12 Stanford University, Fall 2006 CS377p: Persuading People Online and Via Mobile Phones Summary Drink Doctor helps promote responsible drinking habits - Encourages both experienced and novice drinkers to keep track of how intoxicated they are. - Warns users of the consequences of drinking too much and provides constant feedback. - Contacts peers (friends, family, residential staff, etc) automatically when the user is in danger.

Stanford University, Fall 2006 CS377p: Persuading People Online and Via Mobile Phones Drink Doctor Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, Amos Schallich Slide #13 Evaluation of Captology Design Project How well does the design idea fit into the realm of captology? How well does the design match the design brief? How viable/convincing is the proposed solution?

Stanford University, Fall 2006 CS377p: Persuading People Online and Via Mobile Phones Drink Doctor Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, Amos Schallich Slide #14 Evaluation continued… How effectively did the presentation communicate? How well does the document communicate? Bonus Points How clever/insightful is the proposed solution?

Stanford University, Fall 2006 CS377p: Persuading People Online and Via Mobile Phones Drink Doctor Andrew Gadson, Brett Hofer, Amos Schallich Slide #15 Additional Comments: Overall remarks or additional comments here

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