Designing a user-friendly platform for a water conservation device using behavioural science

Canada is one of the largest per capita users of fresh water in the world. A blind spot in water consumption is that people are often unaware of how much water is being used. One solution is to provide instant feedback on water consumption to users and use behavioural interventions to promote water conservation among users. In this project, we will conduct a literature review on behavioural interventions that promote water conservation. Based on the literature, we will design and test prototypes of an interactive dashboard (target application: mobile) and display device (hardware accessory) to identify the optimal design for a water conservation device. This project will ultimately help Canadian and international consumers to conserve water.

Faculty Supervisor:

Jiaying Zhao

Student:

Partner:

Altimus Design Inc.

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program: