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Human-centered design for smart home technologies: a framework for aging and mental health
Mohammad Mahdi Fakhimi1, Adriana Hughes2, Allison M Gustavson3,4,5
1Department of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States.
Frontiers in Digital Health
|June 13, 2025
Summary
Smart home technologies can help older adults with mobility and mental health challenges. A human-centered design framework makes these technologies affordable, inclusive, and trustworthy for independent living.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Assistive Technology
Background:
- Smart home technologies (SHTs) show potential for supporting older adults with mobility and mental health concerns.
- Barriers to SHT adoption include high costs, complex interfaces, and data privacy issues.
- Existing solutions often fail to address the diverse needs of an aging population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a human-centered design (HCD) framework for developing accessible and effective SHTs for older adults.
- To address challenges of cost, usability, and data governance in SHT adoption.
- To promote independent living and enhance mental health support for the aging population.
Main Methods:
- Development of a human-centered design (HCD) framework.
- Illustrative examples using low-cost sensor networks.
- Design of culturally tailored voice interfaces for diverse users.
- Focus on affordability, inclusive design, and transparent data governance.
Main Results:
- Proposed HCD framework addresses key barriers to SHT adoption.
- Low-cost sensors and tailored voice interfaces demonstrate feasibility.
- Thoughtfully designed SHTs can foster user trust and promote independent living.
- SHTs can be leveraged for strengthened mental health interventions.
Conclusions:
- Human-centered design is crucial for creating accessible SHTs for older adults.
- Policy incentives and cross-sector collaboration are vital for widespread adoption.
- Affordable, inclusive, and trustworthy SHTs can significantly benefit aging populations.
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