3D Memories promoting inhibited potential in design processes

Purpose and goal

The project has developed a plan in which the next step is to develop a physical prototype with the ultimate goal of international cooperation to increase the scope for broad groups of people with cognitive difficulties through a virtual service on line - Reminiscence 2.0. Tests have verified the idea of 3D technology as a change agent to portray memories with people with early dementia diagnosis and anchored the idea among the relevant actors.

Expected results and effects

The results show that 3D technology combined with reminiscens-methods and participatory design is one possible approach to break the paternalistic patterns that keep people with early dementia diagnosis outside of design and innovation processes. Evidence-based practices are available and a range of technological options that provide conditions for the development of prototypes and systematic development of procedures.

Planned approach and implementation

The feasibility study covering the first three steps in the innovation model NESTA: generate ideas, develop, and test and prove the value of the idea. Recommendations for the use of reminiscence technologies and participatory design methods were exploited in three creative sessions with middle-aged people with early dementia diagnosis. Parallel the state of the art CAD resources, 3D scanning and printing resources were explored and artifacts provided at test sessions.