Pilot application in the selected families in Piraquara (PR)

Section of the video tour conducted in one of the families visited.

On 03/10/2012 members of the Center of Design and Sustainability visited and applied the pilot Cultural Probes tools in two families of the neighborhood of Santa Helena in Piraquara (PR). Each family received a kit containing disposable cameras, a calendar/diary and other tools to record. Through these kits, the families could make a record of the daily activities related to the water and energy consumption at home.

After using the tools of the Probes, on 04/03/2012 one of the families participated in a semistructured interview with questions about the use of equipment in their homes. This interview was possible to compare the information gathered from the kits, evaluate some aspects further and identify new opportunities within the design and implementation of the tool.

This accomplished pilot is part of the drafting of this tools in the project. The data collected will be analyzed and evaluated by researchers to identify improvements in the process and in tools applied. The analysis and conclusion of the pilot will be crucial for the team to prepare for the next and most important stage of the project.