I'm using Prototyping to explore how SaaS can help Couples in Long Distance Relationship with Communication Barrier.
I had been in a Long-distance relationship for 3 years and this kind of upset conversations are only the tip of an iceberg in our daily (I doubt this frequency though) communication and interaction. I recognized this challenge in a very early stage, I did research, I took actions, I initiated conversations, I even designed a small app before trying to address the problem.
The end of the story, as you can see with the tense I used at the start of this post, didn't respond to my efforts. The good news is that now I have a more comprehensive and object view toward this issue. And together with what I've learned in the program, I have faith in discovering and defining the problem better, as well as practicing more skills by developing the product.
Book list
Connecting Across Differences by Connor, Jane Marantz and Dian Killian
This is a required text of our Communication by Design course featuring non-violent communication (NVC). Despite the fact that we are mainly reflecting on how NVC facilitates design process and communication system in organizations, I found the skills and methods described in the book (define feelings & needs, attentive listening etc.) super applicable to relationships, and so is demonstrated in the examples provided by the book itself.
Long Distance Relationships: The Complete Guide by Gregory Guldner
Inspired: How To Create Tech Products Customers Love by Marty Cagan
After all, we aim at designing a product but not writing an academic research.
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Picked from Julie Zhuo's booklist. Here's what she said: "If you want a deep look into human psychology in all its wonders and irrationalities, look no further. " 🤔
Article list
Edited by Center for the Study of Long Distance Relationships.
Bond is a bracelet built to solve emotional dis-connectivity. that comes in pairs and responds to touch. You feel a little buzz around your wrist every time you touch it.
Provides a wide range of attributes to consider regarding strengths and weaknesses in LDR.
Looking into the business model of Lasting, a Marriage Health app.
Thinkers to follow
Helen Fisher and her TED Talk: Technology hasn't changed love. Here's why
Mandy Len Catron and her TED Talk: A better way to talk about love
Elle Huerta, CEO and founder of Mend
Interesting apps
Directly or indirectly related:
Between Couple Relationship Tracker
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/between-the-app-couples-love/id458035189?mt=8
Lasting: Marriage Health App Guided Relationship Counseling
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lasting-marriage-health-app/id1225049619?mt=8
Honeydue: Couples Finance
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/honeydue-couples-finance/id1157633945?mt=8
Reflectly - Journaling & self-care habit
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reflectly-journal-diary/id1241229134?mt=8
Aloe Bud self-care pocket companion
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aloe-bud/id1318382054?mt=8
Family Organizer by Picniic Shared Family Calendar & Lists
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/family-organizer-by-picniic/id1039586709
Florence A story about love and life
https://itunes.apple.com/hk/app/florence/id1297430468?l=en&mt=8
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