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HOPO
Objects designed to provide psychological support between cancer patients and their family members.
VISION STATEMENT
A vision to enhance communication between cancer patients and their families through innovative devices. This platform fosters emotional expression and psychological support, alleviating emotional pain and strengthening connections during difficult times.
PROBLEM
CANCER One of the main reasons which cause death.
The time period from finding cancer to death: 1 WEEK to 5 years.
1- A terrible blow to the family
2- Misunderstanding & Argument
3- Family members and the patient
cannot always stay together
90% People spend 2-3 years to accept the fact and move on.
All the families experienced the misunderstanding and arguments caused by cancer. (physical + mental pain, emotional fluctuation, white lie…)
75% of Families asked nursing workers for help since they have no time to take care of the patient every day.
DIRECTIONS
Patient
Family Members
Hair Accessory
Neckless
Bracelet
Ring
Glasses
Neckless
Bracelet
Ring
Pin
Arm Chain
INSPIRATION
Movement of holding hands
SUPPORTING + COVERING
Putting hand on heart
COMFORTING + CEREMONIAL
FORM DEVELOPMENT
SOLUTION
1- Memory storage
2- Always in contact
3- Instant message
The device can store every movement and message, make it as a memorial.
The device creates the feeling that family members are always in contact, especially emulating the feeling of holding hands.
The device provides families with immediate updates on the patient’s health, a separate source of information from doctors.
PRODUCT
HOPO uses haptics (pressure, temperature, vibration, light, and sound) to connect families and stay in touch all the time, especially by emulating the feeling of holding hands.
MARKET
American potential market
Medical supply store/ online store, Retail store: CVS, Hospital……
Approximately 39.6% of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetimes (based on 2010-2012 data).
Including all the families had the experience of misunderstanding and argument before because of cancer. (physical+mental pain, emotional fluctuation, white lie ……. )
Including 75% Families have no time to stay with the cancer patient everyday.
1,685,210 NEW case reports,
595,690 DEATH case reports in 2016.
29.7% families of American
500,507 cancer cases.
COMPETITION
HOPO
Smartphone
Hospital (Doctor+Nurse)
Competitive Advantages
- Nonverbal communications
- Memorial looking (package)
- Real information
- Psychological support