Storytelling as a Method of Gathering Perceptions and Experiences in Human-Centered Design: The Relation Between Children and their Eyeglasses

Given that eyeglasses are specialized orthotic products, we can affirm that their designers con- tribute to human needs. Among those who wear eyeglass, children require special attention.

The study presented in this article is part of a research that aims to define guidelines for the design of children's eyeglasses. A Human-Centered Design methodology was used for this research, including a Storytelling method to consider the relevant aspects of the product for potential and central users.

This article presents the data collected using this method applied to thirty children. The stories were analyzed, and categories were defined in which it was possible to evaluate emotional, formal, medical, reflexive and functional subjects mentioned by the children. The results and discussion will provide specific and more subjective content that will be combined with other methods to be part of the final design guidelines for children's eyeglasses.