Walk Along Not Alone Masewera wa Bodi Wotsogolera Maganiro by Peixin Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zachikhalidwe Competition Category.
BronzeZachikhalidwe· 2021
Walk Along Not Alone Masewera wa Bodi Wotsogolera Maganiro
by Peixin Wang
Client: Pharos(Dutch Centre of Expertise on Health Disparities)
Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Zachikhalidwe Category
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About Walk Along Not Alone Masewera wa Bodi Wotsogolera Maganiro
'Yendani Pamodzi, Osati Mwanu' imadziwitsa kukonzekera kumapeto kwa moyo munjira yaubwenzi ndi yokonzeka bwino. Ndi masewerawa, anthu okalamba ochokera ku China amaphunzira mmene angathane ndi ukalamba ndi kumapeto kwa moyo m'dziko la Netherlands. Masewerawa amapereka chidziwitso chothandiza pa kukonzekera kumapeto kwa moyo, ndipo amapanga malo osangalatsa okambirana za kumapeto kwa moyo.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award
Walk Along Not Alone Masewera wa Bodi Wotsogolera Maganiro ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Walk Along Not Alone Masewera wa Bodi Wotsogolera Maganiro akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Walk Along Not Alone Masewera wa Bodi Wotsogolera Maganiro amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This board game introduces the end of life preparation in a friendly and structured way. With this game, the elderly Chinese immigrants learn how to cope with ageing and end of life in the Netherlands. The game offers practical information on end of life preparation. It creates a comfortable atmosphere for talking about the end of life. From develop perspective, the game is easy to update with new information and knowledge input. Besides, this game format is adaptable. With research input on the target group, this game can fit other immigrant groups in different contexts.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The size of the game board is A2(594mm*420mm). The game kit includes a game board, four pawns, four character cards, four sets of tips capsule cards, and three groups of flip-over cards. The game kit consists of both Chinese and English version. For viewing convenience, the English version was showcased in the pictures. The Chinese version is designed to be used with immigrants from a Chinese background.
- Tags
- Social innovation, cultural sensitive design, end of life, persuasive board game
- Production Technology
- This design originated from solid research and iterative development.
To find design intervention opportunities, the designer conducted research on elderly immigrants and the supporting system. The research insights indicated that a tool that introduces end of life preparation is in need. With a reliable tool, the elderly can proactively explore the end of life topics. Based on design requirements synthesised from the research stage, the designer conducted ideation and brainstorming sessions. The board game idea stood out. The game content and mechanism were adjusted by testing and iterating and finally developed into a feasible game.
The game kit includes a game board, tips capsule cards and pawns. The game board and cards were created on Adobe Illustrator and SketchBook. - Design Challenge
- As the client requests, the solution should target on current problem, be easy to carry out, and be sustainable for further development. I solve this challenge by providing a structured game. The content of this game is adaptable for new input. The game logic is applicable in other digital games, APP, and VR games. In this way, the design outcome fulfils the client request.
- Research
- To find out design opportunities, I first built an empathy understanding of the elderly through qualitative research. I knew about their motivation and mindset from in-depth interviews. Nextly, I built a holistic understanding of the supporting system through literature research and expert interviews. From the practical experience of social workers and experts, I found out the hindrances and enablers in the current support. The conclusion is: The elderly need a reliable and friendly tool to know about end-of-life preparation.
- Inspiration
- By giving thoughts to the wishes and boundaries, people can achieve a better-prepared trip towards the final stage of life. In the Netherlands, the healthcare system and social culture enable people to prepare for their end of life. However, the immigrants residing here face challenges because of the disparities in health literacy, values, as well as economic and physical condition. Ageing in a different culture feels like walking in a jungle full of obstacles. The elderly feel helpless and fearful. Therefore, I would like to create a path, help them walk smoother and achieve a better-prepared end.
- Project Duration
- The project started in April 2020 and finished in October 2020, in the Netherlands. This project can be tested out with elderly Chinese immigrants and can be adjusted to fit the immigrants from other cultural backgrounds. This project is a graduation project of the Industrial Design Engineering Faculty at the Delft University of Technology. The project client is Pharos, the Dutch Centre of Expertise on Health Disparities.
- Operation Flow
- This game is designed for multiple elderly players. The players each use a character to play through the game. Players can experience different conditions and mindsets. By answering questions in the tone of the character and playing funny tasks, players get into the context gradually and build an easy atmosphere. When encounter challenges, the player refers to the tips capsule and learn to react towards real-life challenges. The challenges include: Seek medical treatment, accompany, care options, and the last phase living place. Players unlock information about healthy living, hospice service, and last wishes. Players can also share opinions on topics such as sedation and resuscitation. In this way, players get new insights and think about their own preferences. In the end, the players receive a pleasing blessing. The game wraps up in a positive manner. Through the combination of reliable information and interactive game experience, the elderly gain understanding and confidence towards better-prepared ageing.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Peixin Wang, 2020.
- Team Members
- Supervisor: Marieke Sonneveld
Supervisor: Annemiek van Boeijen
Company mentor: Gudule Boland - Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Peixin Wang, 2020.
Image #2: Photographer Peixin Wang, 2020.
Image #3: Photographer Peixin Wang, 2020.
Image #4: Photographer Peixin Wang, 2020.
Image #5: Photographer Peixin Wang, 2020.
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