Firstly I listed down 30 different ideas in a document, and then sketched them out on paper.
30 possible solutions
1.) A website that calculates diet, advises workout plans and generates and schedules workout routines.
2.) Tutorial poster
3.) Gym guide magazine that has all the instructions, and advice for what body type should do and what kinds of work out to achieve a specific body type.
4.) A gym game that simulates how to use the machines and other important information.
5.) A tutorial survey
6.) A Quiz that you take before the gym
7.) VR tutorial game for gym
8.) A youtube video that covers all instructions
9.) Sketches guide for beginners
10.) An anime drawing tutorial poster
11.) Mobile fitness guide app
12.) A routine calendar app that reminds or forces you to do scheduled workouts
13.) A special device that looks visually like a pad
14.) Gym tutorial printed on toilet paper
15.) Poster guides on machines or walls
16.) Service website, a website you can ask questions about gym or fitness
17.) A digital pad clock that shows your fitness routine and speaks to you
18.) Eye device that guides you, it is put in your eye like an eye lens but it is a analyse device such as you look at the gym equipment and it shows you how it is used and some important information along with it.
19.) A gym guide watch that also helps you schedule workout time after being used to the gym equipment, is paired with a wireless earphone to prevent embarrassment when it forces you to do your workout (or nicely).
20.) brain implant chip device that includes all the information and will guide you through every process, it includes an AI voice that talks to you when you are lost or doing things incorrectly
21.) Digital device glasses that look like a normal glasses but it is a gym tutorial device
22.) Note board with all information and instruction on it to help beginners
23.) AI camera that detects your actions when you work out and it will advise you with a physical human voice.
24.) A gym machine installed with a guide pad on it that tells you what to do
25.) A service that recommends a new type of workout every time she goes to the gym
26.) A service that advises how to use new machines after doing one type for a while
27.) An AI robot that teaches you how the machines work and provides services that will help you decide.
28.) A gym machine built with AI in it it will guide you when you use it
29.) Anime tutorial + guide magazines for beginner tertiary students
30.) An AI service centre that helps with all inquiries such as workout plans according to your body shape and so on
Pick three ideas and explore them further through sketching; I have chosen my top 3 ideas: numbers 10, 18 and 26. I will explore them further through sketching.
HMW Statement (UPDATED): "How might we provide a gym service that helps guide how to use gym equipment; advise workouts and suitable diet plans for beginner tertiary students according to their body type and what they want?"
Gym service AI robot
As a beginner working out at a gym can be challenging, then this idea came to mind. This prototype is an AI robot that can guide beginners and advise and suggest the use of new gym machines for experienced gymers; its job is to collect information, calculate, analyse, and solve users' problems. Users will not need to touch the screen; all conversations will be completed by talking to the GSAR. The GSAR also have a feature that teaches you how to use the gym equipment by showing users herself. I chose this idea to demonstrate how it solves the HMW statement.
Feedback
Do you think this prototype solves the problems that beginner tertiary students have?
How might this prototype be improved?
Do you have any concerns?
How was your experience? And how did you feel about this experience?
I liked how the anime character and the tutorials were displayed; this project still needs a lot of improvements . For example maybe more experienced gymers may want to try this out but it seems to be only designed for beginners. The market of this project can be expanded by adding more useful features. The idea of this project is really entertaining and enjoyable.
AR eye lense
This eye device guides people on how the gym machines are used; to use this it needs to be put in the eye like an eye lens. It is an analytical device such as you look at the gym equipment and it shows you how it is used and some vital information along with it.
Feedback
Do you think this prototype solves the problems that beginner tertiary students have?
How might this prototype be improved?
Do you have any concerns?
How was your experience? And how did you feel about this experience?
This idea looks good; it will be better if there were more options other than tutorials on machines. It solves the problems for beginners; more fun options added will attract more people into using it. My only concern is putting a electrical device in my eye sound uncomfortable and horrifying.
Gym equiptment guide poster
Considering that many people may not know how to use the gym equipment so I realized that a tutorial poster with all the instructions as a picture would help those people who prefer not to hire a personal trainer. This poster includes instructions for the upper body, core, and back to lower body.
Feedback
Do you think this prototype solves the problems that beginner tertiary students have?
How might this prototype be improved?
Do you have any concerns?
How was your experience? And how did you feel about this experience?
This prototype does solve the problem for gym beginners; I think it would be better if the fonts were something classic because the hand-written font is quite distracting my attention. This experience was okay. I like the idea that I don't have to read texts to learn; I prefer to learn visually.
Final
The gym service AI robot is my final selection as this prototype demonstrates a straightforward, effective solution as a tutorial for gym equipment; it is easy for beginners to use. Considering people's feedback, I believe this would have an impact on my client. Also, I will turn these sketches into anime drawings to make them more entertaining.
