Information Design to Save Lives: Visualizing Data in the Design of Overdose Kits

Abstract

This paper visualizes and discusses the data collected in an iterative design project to improve the design of instructions for how to use naloxone kits. In addition to a discussion about participant demographics, it presents the usability testing data and will use several data visualizations to illustrate the information that could be found, information that was used correctly and accurately, and overall performance level achieved. This paper will also present the observations that were made in the testing and comment on how the variations in design affected the comprehension of the instructions. It will visually explain and discuss the data collected in the design and comment on the importance of data collection and visualization in an interdisciplinary health design project. The project has proven the need for an evidence-based, human centred design approach to the redesign of any kind of procedural instruction that is to be read and understood in an emergency situation.