The Seventh Kingdom: Is Technology Addiction Real Jan. 2015 | Page 5

Whilst digital technology addiction is a problem which affects over half of all smartphone users worldwide, it is not viewed as a major problem by many, as a result is not considered a serious addiction. The main aim of this report is to establish a ne ed for a product to fight the addiction of digital technology. Moreover the , intention of the product is to educate individuals of the addiction itself. People are addicted to d igital’ technology i.e. ‘ smartphones and computers in particular. A lot of time is wasted using and checking the devices when time could be used more productively. Society today has encouraged digital technology so far that it is assumed a ne ed rather than a want. Addiction to such devices has many effects; socially, economically and environmentally. The research from this report will be used to specifically explain how digital technology addiction can affect humans. Furthermore, the primary and secondary effects of the addiction will be identified to help logically ideate a design in relation to digital technology addiction. Hans Ramzan, Designer Birmingham City University Level 6 Product Design Final Major Project Research Study DES6002: Signature Project Context Research & Analysis 2015 Tutors Mr. D. Cain Mr. M. Hastings Mr. D. Muston Mr. W. Pottinger www.hansramzan.t k [email protected] fig 2.2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY