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Design preferences on wearable e-nose systems for diabetes

Helen S. Koo ( University of California, Davis Davis United States )
Dawn Michaelson ( Auburn University Auburn United States )
Karla Teel ( Auburn University Auburn United States )
Dong-Joo Kim ( Auburn University Auburn United States )
Hyejin Park ( Auburn University Auburn United States )
Minseo Park ( Auburn University Auburn United States )

International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology

ISSN: 0955-6222

Article publication date: 4 March 2016

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate potential users’ preferences and expectations for fabric-based wearable e-nose system designs in order to develop painless and non-invasive monitoring systems for diabetes.

Design/methodology/approach

After developing a fabric-based wearable sensor, this study used an online survey with a mixture of closed- and open-ended questions about people’s desires and preferences for use-contexts, product types, design styles, and other key design factors.

Findings

This study investigated the preferences and expectations on designs of wearable e-nose systems for diabetes. The results showed that designers and developers need to consider important design components including sizes, shapes, and colors for practical wearable e-nose system designs. There were strong positive and significant correlations between participant characteristics and preferred wearable e-nose system design factors.

Research limitations/implications

Future research could compare differences between different age groups with different types of diabetes.

Practical implications

Understanding these differences will help designers and marketers target consumers and create diverse designs with different versions for success in the market.

Originality/value

There is lack of research for considering designs of wearable monitoring systems for diabetes. This research will be the first research to understand design preferences and expectations for developing wearable e-nose monitoring systems for diabetes.

Citation

Koo, H.S., Michaelson, D., Teel, K., Kim, D.-J., Park, H. and Park, M. (2016), "Design preferences on wearable e-nose systems for diabetes", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 28 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-10-2015-0113

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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