XLO
PROJECT NAME:
XLO
INSTITUTION:
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
LOCATION
Brisbane, Australia
PROJECT TIMELINE
1 year - Semester 1 & 2
ROLE
Honours Thesis
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
For my 4th-year honours Thesis on Improving Mobility Access for the Disabled Elderly in the Future. In semester 1, we researched and wrote a thesis and then in semester 2 we designed a solution from the findings.
LEARNING EXPERIENCES / CHALLENGES
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Finding a design solution that will help with this problem and demographic
DESIGN RESEARCH FOR IMPROVING ELDERLY MOBILITY ACCESS
In my 4th-year honors thesis, we conducted research in the first semester and designed a solution in the second semester. The elderly population in Queensland is projected to increase significantly in the next two decades, raising mobility and accessibility demands. This is particularly critical for the disabled elderly. Current issues include communication gaps with transport services and boarding difficulties.
Introducing XLO, a smart solution to be implemented by 2030. XLO is an interactive screen integrated into smart bus stops and major bus stations. Users can scan their go-card for fare payment, access travel updates, update their profiles, plan journeys, top up go-cards, and enhance communication with transport services. XLO's primary goal is to assist disabled elderly passengers by enabling them to request assistance for embarking, disembarking, and specifying their needs during their journey at designated locations. XLO addresses the needs of users with special requirements, facilitating travel planning and adequate assistance, including wheelchair access ramps.
This Link will take you to the interactive screen interfaces: https://projects.invisionapp.com/share/DGDN2K75Z#/screens/255023274
Check out my fellow designers (graduates) work here:
https://www.4thfloorexhibition.com/
Our final year designs were showcased at the QUT Design Festival 2017:
