mapOUT
mapOUT is an interactive map for elderly men (60+).
It is a paper map just like the one we all grew up with, however it uses GPS tecnology to create routes for the person to walk.
The routes are based on the interests of the person who owns the map, however it can also be based on you friends choice of the day.
The concept
The map is designed to get elderly men out and about, both socially and physically.
When starting the map, you are met with a menu, which asks you how you want to browse todays walks. The choices are “interests” and “friends”.
Choosing “interests” you can now choose “music”, “museums”, “art”, “nature”, “food” and so on. You then choose an event and the map generates a route out to that place. Some of the events might have a perk, like, if you walk there and show them your map, you get a free cup of coffee.
Choosing “friends” lets you see what your accaintances are doing today. You have their phone number right there along with their name, so if you wanted to join, you could just call them up (using your regular phone).
Making friends with the map is easy. All you do, is place the two maps on top of each other and press remember. You can now see each other.
The map can also take pictures. Say you are interested in construction and architecture and there is a particular building you been following. With your mapOUT, you can follow the construction very easily by reviewing the photos you took last week or the week before. You can also show and compare your photos with others.
Gallery
Group members:
HP Muema Loessl and Morten Winther Larsen