Euhydrated

YOUhydation is an exploratory constructive design research study. It is focused on the question " How can design have an effect on perceived euhydration? " The design for this study uses behavioral change techniques aimed at improving perceived euhydration. The design is a bottle that gives real-time feedback about personally set goals and enabels users to acieve those goals.

To be sufficiently hydrated one should be euhydrated. One is euhydrated when the volume of water in the body is that which supports good health and function. This is different for every individual. When the euhydration level decreases by 2% or more, the body will be dehydrated and start showing performance inefficiencies. These inefficiencies are both physical and mental.

By allowing users to set their own goals and preferred feedback type the YOUhydation bottle supports good health and function through sufficient daily hydration.

In collaboration with Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)