The folded business card

Meet my Panel of experts

Sally Rosen- Administrator of The Wellness Center.

Brother Red- Homeless Participant

Chad Kubo- Graphic Designer

My Hypothesis

It was hypothesized that it would be beneficial to provide The Wellness Center Participants with encouraging information on successfully maintaining sobriety.

My Assumptions

1. By creating educational tools about substance abuse participants can feel better equipped to face the possibility of relapse.

2. If participants were armed with helpful information about how to stay sober they would be more encourage to create a path to sobriety.

3. Supplying participants with educational information about staying on track to sobriety can only encourage their progression in defeating their disease.

4. A well-designed educational tool will encourage participants to maintain sobriety and establish a better living situation.

The Wellness Center in Action

The Wellness Center activity board that informs Participants of the days activities.

A wall containing different art work from Participants. Art is a positive means of express and allows the Participant to open up and connect to their thoughts and feelings in a more soothing manner.

A large water fountain helps promote tranquility and a calming environment so Participants can be more relaxed and open to new experiences.

Wellness Center volunteers work together and prepare a health snack for the Participants

As part of my research I left Surveys at The Wellness Center for Participants to fill our. Above are images of the survey on the information table at The Wellness Center. I taped pieces of candy to each one to further entice Participants to want to take them. Below is a copy of my survey.

DAI 505

Research and Development for Design

October 2010

Hello, My name is Theresa Rosen and I am a graduating senior at San Francisco State University. As part of my graduation requirement I must complete a well thought out research and development project. I’m conducting my research study on the Wellness Center’s substance abuse program and need your help. The purpose of this study is to research and develop educational tools for the Wellness Centers’ substance abuse program participants.

If you could take the time to answer the following questions, your fee back is greatly appreciated and serves only to benefit the participants of the Wellness Center.

1. Are you aware of how your substance abuse affects your body, both mentally and physically?

2. Are you interested in information you could take with you, regarding substance abuse and how it affects our mind and body?

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3. Would you share this information with friends and other substance abusers you know­?

4. What type of information do you find most beneficial to your health and wellness?

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey, please feel free to leave any comments or feedback on the back of this page.

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