Family 
Stress Relief kit

Overview:

I was tasked with the challenge to reuse old silverware containers. There were about 150 of them, and we needed to create something that could be given to the families being served at the daycare.

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Goals and Objectives:

• Goal: Reuse old silverware containers.

• Objective: Transform the old silverware containers into stress relief kits to aid communication between adults and children during high-emotion moments.

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Role and Responsibilities:

• Role: Lead Designer

• Responsibilities: Conducting research, developing concepts, creating the final design, presenting to the client, sourcing items, and managing a budget.

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Process and Workflow:

• Research and Discovery:

  • Conducted online research to understand effective stress relief methods and communication aids suitable for both adults and children.

  • Brainstormed ideas with the daycare director to ensure the kits would meet the needs of the families served by the daycare.

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• Concept Development:

  • Developed initial sketches and prototypes of the stress relief kits.

  • Collaborated with the daycare director to refine the concepts and ensure feasibility.

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• Design Process:

  • Created detailed designs for the kits, incorporating feedback from the daycare director.

  • Selected and sourced items to include in the kits, such as stress balls, calming cards, and sensory toys.

  • Managed the budget to ensure cost-effective sourcing of materials.

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• Challenges and Solutions:

  • Ensured the kits were age-appropriate and safe for children.

  • Overcame budget constraints by finding affordable, high-quality items.

  • Addressed the limited space of the silverware containers by carefully selecting items that were effective yet compact enough to fit inside.

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Final Deliverables:

• Stress Relief Kits: Transformed old silverware containers into stress relief kits, including a variety of items to help manage stress and facilitate communication during high-emotion moments.

• Presentation: Delivered a comprehensive presentation to the daycare staff and families, explaining the purpose and benefits of the stress relief kits.

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Visuals and Presentation:

• High-Quality Images: Showcased the final stress relief kits and their contents.

• Mockups: Included realistic mockups of the kits.

• Process Images: Displayed initial sketches, prototypes, and the final design process.

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Client Feedback and Results:

• Client Feedback: "The stress relief kits have been incredibly helpful for our families. They provide practical tools that help both adults and children manage stress and communicate more effectively during challenging moments."

• Results: Positive feedback from families and staff, with reports of improved communication and reduced stress in high-emotion situations.

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Reflection and Learnings:

• Reflection: The project highlighted the importance of understanding user needs and constraints when designing practical solutions.

• Future Improvements: Allocate more time for user testing and feedback during the development process to further refine the product.

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Technical Details:

• Tools and Software: Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop for design and mockups.

• Materials: Sourced stress relief items, including stress balls, calming cards, and sensory toys. 

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Credits and Collaborators:

• Collaborators: Daycare director who provided valuable feedback and guidance during the development process.

• Roles: Collaborator offered insights into the needs and preferences of the end-users, contributing to the success of the project.