Once we developed concepts that incorporated the needs of the user, we assembled a focus group of three seniors to give feedback on our ideas. For each concept, we presented sketches along with a brief scenario of use and then asked a lead question to begin the discussion. Below is a list of needs grouped with their lead questions. To view the booklet that our focus group received, click "concept validation booklet".

Aesthetic integration

• Do you find that current music players don't fit in with your decor?
• Results and Observations 1 2

Connecting with friends and family

• Do you and your friends share music?
• Results and Observations

Music as soon as you come home

• Do you like to start music playing as soon as you come home?
• Results and Observations

Full collection at your finger tips

• Does your music collection take up too much space in your house?
• Results and Observations

Music tied to an activity

• Do you like to listen to certain types of music while doing particular things?
• Results and Observations

Selecting a playlist from a large collection of music

• Is it hard to keep track of all your music?
• Results and Observations

Group input/discussion to music selection

• Do you and your friends ever talk about the music that's playing?
• Results and Observations

Concept Validation Booklet that focus group received (pdf)

Concept Validation Booklet with discussion questions (pdf)