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Point of Decision Design to Address Adolescent Overweight and Obesity
Kimia Erfani1, Aria Grabowski2,3, Grant Parker1
1A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
HERD
|March 22, 2023
Summary
This study used design thinking to create solutions for adolescent obesity by understanding decision-making around diet and physical activity. The goal is to promote healthier environments and choices for families.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Environmental Design
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Child and adolescent obesity is a major public health issue.
- Environmental factors significantly contribute to obesity.
- Design strategies can influence health behaviors and promote healthier choices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To understand decision-making processes regarding diet and physical activity in adolescents and families.
- To explore how environmental modifications can promote healthier choices and reduce obesity.
- To apply the point of decision design framework to public health challenges.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a human-centered design-thinking process.
- Conducted qualitative interviews and surveys.
- Developed personas and facilitated a multidisciplinary stakeholder design workshop.
Main Results:
- Generated 5 personas from qualitative data.
- Identified 12 influential factors and 9 points of decision.
- Developed 33 design solutions across various environmental scales to improve nutrition and physical activity.
Conclusions:
- A novel process generated implementable design solutions for childhood obesity interventions.
- The study created a toolkit to support future design-thinking initiatives.
- The findings aim to foster environments that encourage positive health outcomes for adolescents.
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