User centered design of an emergency support solution for horseback riders

2021

Master's thesis in Information- and communication technology (IKT590) As horseback riding has become increasingly popular, and is such a dangerous sport, there is a need for an emergency support solution for horseback riders that can help themget the assistance they require in time. In order to design such a solution, firstly, the design aspects that should be considered for implementation were identified through a user research performed on expert horseback riders. The user research proved that there is a need for such a solution and highlighted the importance of involving potential users in the design process of an emergency support solution. From the feedback that was obtained, it was de…