GP document - Mindful Timekeeping

1. Timekeeping &
products
A glance through the history and
evolution of timekeeping and
devices used.
Where are we today?
2. Mindfulness
Indepth understanding of
mindfulness
Scope of its application in
timekeeping
Primary Research
It was carried out in two phases.
Phase I
The first phase was carried forward for-
• Indepth understanding of mindfulness inorder
to explore the possibility of its application in
timekeeping
• Understand human behaviour- their
motivation, environment, problems, solutions,
ideas and perception with regards to timekeeping.
Phase II
The second phase focused on
• Validating the stated problem of distraction in
the digital age.
• Looking at existing products
Research
Direction
Setting a research direction
3. Science of timekeeping
Time keeping and body
Timekeeping and mind
Social timekeeping
Secondary Research
Throughout the course of the project, secondary
research was carried out. Numerous books, articles
and research papers were refered on time,
timekeeping and mindfulness. This was crucial
for indepth understanding. The wide knowledge
helped in validating conclusions derived from
primary research and was key to feel equipped to
conceptualise a mindful timekeeping device.
Immersive experience was a key part of research
through out the project.
National Institute of Design | Graduation Project | 2020
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