The purpose if my research was to answer these questions: Who are the stakeholders (who will be my target audience)? What’s the medical correlation between mental health and dehydration? Any long term effects? What do people look for in a water bottle? Where do the faults in staying hydrated live in the daily life of someone living with mental health issues?

Research methods used:
stakeholder map
surveys
interviews
shadowing
(photo observations)

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

Lack of hydration can cause increased sypmtoms of mental illness in the future.

Many people in the target demographic want to keep a steady level of hydration everyday but forget to drink enough water...

... Yet most people in the target demographic carry a water bottle eith them every day (or most days).

Drinking water when feeling overwhelmed can help relieve a bit of anxiety.

INTERVIEW

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I reached out to an expert in neurology to obtain better insight into the medical side of the problem. Luca Marsili, a clinical instructor at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Medicine, Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine, informed me on the importance of hydration on mental health, the longterm benefits of constant hydration, and potential longterm consequences of dehydration.

SURVEY

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