Speaking from Experience - Crit

In the morning of the crit we we're asked to fill out a sheet going through our concept and problem.

Once i'd filled this out i'd realised that i had gone off focus when initiating my ideas and hadn't thought through the audience and where it was coming from. It needed to be coming from me, from graphic design to first years just starting out on the course and be solving a problem that we'd had in starting uni.

This led my idea into a different direction. Instead of it coming from parents and solving your illness it was coming from Graphic Design and is based around avoiding time off from the course as as Fred welcomed us onto the course he specified how we 'couldn't be ill' and he hadn't had a day off in so many years. 

My new idea is to create a medical welcome kit which will inform and instruct the first years on how to cope with being ill and coming into uni avoiding time off as you don't want to miss anything at the beginning. The idea is to lesson the symptoms in order to deal with being in for a full day with a variety of products eg. paracetomols, vitamins etc. I will brand all these products unifying all the different elements together in a box.

They would receive the box in there mailshot on the first day and it will also be able to fit in there drawers so its on hand for when ever there feeling under the weather.

I thought of two ways in which i could approach this.

The tough way and produce it as a 'you can't get ill on graphics' using Fred as the mentor into getting them better rather than there mum who would suggest rest and sleep.

Or

The soft way of hiding the symptoms from Fred and disguising your illness. This could also be a nicer approach of helping them at the beginning deal with the new surroundings and being on there side against the 'tough' Fred exterior.

Crit Results:

I found the crit really useful and got positive feedback as well as my questions answered. Some suggests that came out the crit:

What would fred do/say - this made me think of the WWJD bracelets which i think could fit well into the pack

hes scary at the beginning

graze packaging style - components

Possible products - ibrofen, plasters, tissues, energy tablets, bottle of water, energy bar/ cereal bar

Good for them all to fit together

Would help you get through the day

Different colours to separate each product- calming colours

Maybe things you'd forget to bring when ill/hungover

Massive text - bold - clear - so you can see when your not feeling your best

This crit has really helped me clear my head about my idea and i want it to fit perfectly for its purpose, to aid freshers flu in the beginning of uni and be a future aid to help deal with those hangovers.

Speaking from Experience - drawing

From my research I decided to draw out some basic shapes of what things could possibly be included within my kit for the crit.

Speaking from Experience - Imagery

I got imagery of products out there and related to cold/flu remedies to consider using in my freshers flu set.

First Aid design

Packaging

Speaking from Experience - Mum Cures

"Paging Dr. Mom: Sniffles reported in ward nine. School contagion suspected. Full-blown household outbreak expected." What now? We asked real moms to share their best strategies for making it through cold and flu season (relatively) sneeze-free!

Frequent hand washing is your absolute best defense! My daughter loves foaming soap. The rule in our house is "As soon as you walk in the door, wash up."

I make sure everyone gets enough rest: 12 to 14 hours a night for the kids, and as for the grown-ups, well, as much as we can!

Airborne: I swear by it! All of the parents and teachers at my school do as well. Just be sure to get the orange flavor and not the lemon-lime.

I strongly believe in the flu shot. My kids get one every year.

Eat lots of fresh fruits and veggies. And when a cold strikes, comfort food can't be beat: chicken soup, 7Up, saltines, Jell-O, grilled cheese, PB&J, tomato soup… It always did the trick when I was a kid!

Keep supplies on hand so you're not caught unprepared. During cold and flu season, we stock up on honey (use a spoonful for a scratchy throat), cold medicine, OJ that's high in vitamin C, ingredients for homemade chicken soup, Sprite and a box of tissues for every room of the house.

One word: NyQuil! NyQuil is love in a bottle, let me tell you!

Lysol disinfectant spray is great stuff, and we always have it during the cold season. Disinfect doorknobs at least once a day, bathroom surfaces several times a day, plus tabletops, surfaces, chairs and toys, all on a regular basis.

http://www.ivillage.com/top-10-cold-and-flu-remedies-mom-ivillagecom/6-a-144223

1. Steam

Steamy air is an excellent way to help reduce congestion. Several Circle of Moms members recommend running a hot bath or shower and keeping your child in the steamy room for as long as possible. Others, like Melissa S., recommend a humidifier for making the air more moist: “What REALLY helps is a humidifier. The cold mist helps my daughter sleep SO much better, and it helps loosen [her] congestion."

2. Vapor Rubs

Applying a vapor rub to the chest and feet is another popular way to treat children's colds. As Claudia G. relays, "I rubbed Vicks Vaporub on her chest and feet and put socks on her at bedtime and during the day. That really worked for her. I could notice the difference after just one night of doing that."

3. Head Elevation

If your child is having trouble sleeping because of his cold, try elevating his head. As Stina B. explains: “Mykids always had difficulty sleeping when they were stuffed up... I'd elevate the head of their beds with a pillow under the mattress...” Jen M. agrees: “Use pillows so he is sleeping in almost a sitting-up position.”

4. Fluids

“Lots of fluids,” recommends Hannah V., and many moms echo this suggestion, as staying hydrated is so important when fighting an illness. In addition to water, Janet M. recommneds vitamin-packed orange juice. And don't forget hot, soothing liquids like chicken soup.

5. Honey

While honey shouldn't be given to children under the age of one, many moms recommend honey as a cold remedy for older children. As Jen M. shares, "You can make a cough syrup with water, honey, and lemon juice. These help my son the most." The AAP also suggests a honey remedy for kids' colds: "Try half a teaspoon of honey for children aged 2 to 5 years, 1 teaspoon for children aged 6 to 11 years, and 2 teaspoons for children 12 years and older."

6. Saline Drops and Nasal Aspirators

Saline nose drops can be used to “clean out the sinuses” of children of any age. After the mucus is thinned and loosened, many moms recommend using a nasal aspirator like the Snot Sucker to get it out, since most kids aren't yet pros at blowing their noses. Melissa B. shares: "I use saline nasal spray and a good old [fashioned] bulb syringe to suck it all out! It's non-pharmaceutical and it really helps break up the mucus."

7. Fever Medication

If your child has a fever, the AAP recommends acetaminophen for a baby 6 months or younger, and either acetaminophen or ibuprofen for a child older than 6 months. Enlist your doctor's help in determining the right dosage for your child, and always double check the concentration on the bottle.

http://www.circleofmoms.com/article/7-tips-treating-kids-colds-page-3-01967?trk=multipage_nextpage_big_buttons