Bathing space
These are the most common actions we want our bathing/medical space to handle, simplify, or in some cases eliminate. Try to incorporate them all into your design.
| cleaning (floor, dusting, |
| finding a lost item |
| getting dressed |
| finding clothes |
| being cold (feet, body) |
| putting away clothes |
| controlling devices (lights, |
| using a PDA |
| using bathroom sink |
| using toilet |
| waking up (the process) |
| worrying about germs |
| typing information |
| applying curlers |
| applying deodorant |
| applying hair spray |
| applying makeup |
| blow-drying hair |
| brushing hair |
| brushing teeth |
| bundling trash |
| cleaning the toilet |
| cleaning the tub |
| clipping nails |
| cutting hair |
| drying off after bath |
| falling down |
| finding someone |
| grooming |
| ironing clothes |
| putting on body lotion |
| putting on chapstick |
| removing watch |
| shaving face |
| shaving legs |
| showering |
| soaping up |
| sorting the laundry |
| storing information |
| storing towels |
| studying appearance |
| taking a bath |
| taking medicine |
| taking vitamins |
| trimming hair |
| using mouthwash |
| waiting for clean water |
| waiting for hot water |
| washing hands |
| viewing health status |
| communicating (answering phones, audio conferencing, video conferencing, voice mail) |
| communicating – text-based (checking email, reading news, leaving messages) |
| checking status of home (security, fridge, time) |
| checking status outside home (news, weather, traffic) |
| manipulating devices (lights, tv, temperature, music) |
| drinking water |
| getting massaged |
| getting medical checkup |
| keeping a journal |
| communication - leaving messages (for self, family, email) |
| listening to the radio in surround sound |
| reading (news, book, msgs) |
| looking at photo albums |
| looking at pictures on wall |
| looking out the window |
| monitor a remote loved one |
| recording diary |
| watching TV |
| controlling counter height |
| controlling the kitchen |
| counting food inventory (for meal planning) |
| engaging in collaborative work |
| filtering water |
| getting fresh air |
| getting water in cup |
| making beverage (e.g. coffee) |
| opening/closing blinds |
| opening/closing windows |
| picking out wardrobe |
| planning the day |
| recycling trash |
| rinsing off |
| selecting jewelry |
| taking a relaxing bath |
| talking to SO |
| talking with children |
| taping a show/movie |
| trying to cheer up |
| using wearable computer |
| watching a video tape |