4 Foods: projeto de produto aplicado ao contexto da alimentação saudável

Abstract

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) constitute seven of the ten leading causes of death worldwide (WHO, 2019), even though the practice of healthy habits can prevent a part of these diseases. Thereby, a diversified and healthy diet, as well as frequent physical activity exercise, are some examples that improve the quality of life and prevent these and other diseases. The main objective of this work is to develop a technological product to simplify and encourage the practice of a healthier lifestyle, especially regarding food. The research is the applied type, using bibliographic analysis and a qualitative-quantitative approach. First, the context of new information technologies was analyzed, especially the Internet of Things, due to its versatility in product design. Then, the research comprises innovations in the health area, their projections for the future and the user's relationship with the usability of these products. The study about the target audience, in addition to directing the development of the project and its needs, presents the most significant difficulties they have and that the project aims to solve. Then, three product alternatives were created and selected according to the knowledge about the user, viability, and coherence to the concept. The final version of the product is presented graphically through renderings, while the physical prototype allows its analysis as an object of use.