Let's Plant
Envision a world where technology doesn't isolate but instead weaves us closer to nature and each other. This project stands as a beacon against the cold tide of technological isolation, embracing the warmth of gardening. It tackles the multifaceted challenges of gardening, from bridging knowledge gaps to overcoming time and spatial constraints. By integrating user-friendly digital solutions with the therapeutic art of gardening, the project aims to create an accessible, sustainable experience tailored to the needs of gardeners. In doing so, it not only mitigates loneliness but also fosters social relationships, enhancing mental and physical well-being in today's society. This initiative is a poetic fusion of technology and tradition, transforming solitary hours into moments of shared growth and flourishing, and building stronger, more interconnected communities.
​BACKGROUND
In a world increasingly shrouded in solitude, where average Americans now spend 10 more hours alone each week than a decade ago, the dramatic increase in loneliness urgently calls for a marriage between digital advancements and the warmth of human interaction. In the nurturing realm of gardening, a myriad of challenges emerges: knowledge gaps in plant care, diminished educational opportunities for children, physical strains, constraints of time and space, and a yearning for family bonding, nature, community, and environmental sustainability. Without this verdant sanctuary, we face not only a decline in physical health but also the erosion of mental peace, community spirit, happiness, and a vital connection with nature.
Insights
Clear Guidance and Resources:
Gardeners are looking for clear, accessible, and comprehensive information on specific plant care, especially for unique or challenging plant species.
Smart Gardening Assistance:
While gardeners enjoy hands-on activities, automated solutions like self-watering or fertilising systems for times when they're unable to tend to their plants due to busy schedules or illness are desired.
Community and Social Interaction:
Desire for more community gardening events and platforms for sharing experiences
Sensory Enrichment and Diversity:
Gardeners express a desire to create gardens rich in sensory experiences, with a variety of plants offering diverse visual aesthetics, scents, and textures.
Problem Define
​ Competitor Research
​ Concept
Eco-system
Digital Prototype
Physical Prototype
Storyboard
User Scenario
Community gardens emerge as serene spaces for members to engage with nature, enjoy leisure, and forge social relationships, mitigating feelings of depression and loneliness while enhancing well-being through sensory-linked memories. Crucially, by nurturing social connections and promoting sharing, they pave the way towards a harmonious, sustainable future for generations to come.
