Hidden in Plain Sight: a Crowdsourced Public Art Contest to Make Automated External Defibrillators More Visible

Overview

Journal Am J Public Health

Specialty Public Health

Date 2014 Oct 17

PMID 25320902

Citations 13

Authors

Raina M Merchant

Heather M Griffis

Yoonhee P Ha

Austin S Kilaru

Allison M Sellers

John C Hershey

Shawndra S Hill

Emily Kramer-Golinkoff

Lindsay Nadkarni

Margaret M Debski

Kevin A Padrez

Lance B Becker

David A Asch

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Abstract

Objectives: We sought to explore the feasibility of using a crowdsourcing study to promote awareness about automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and their locations.

Methods: The Defibrillator Design Challenge was an online initiative that asked the public to create educational designs that would enhance AED visibility, which took place over 8 weeks, from February 6, 2014, to April 6, 2014. Participants were encouraged to vote for AED designs and share designs on social media for points. Using a mixed-methods study design, we measured participant demographics and motivations, design characteristics, dissemination, and Web site engagement.

Results: Over 8 weeks, there were 13 992 unique Web site visitors; 119 submitted designs and 2140 voted. The designs were shared 48 254 times on Facebook and Twitter. Most designers-voters reported that they participated to contribute to an important cause (44%) rather than to win money (0.8%). Design themes included: empowerment, location awareness, objects (e.g., wings, lightning, batteries, lifebuoys), and others.

Conclusions: The Defibrillator Design Challenge engaged a broad audience to generate AED designs and foster awareness. This project provides a framework for using design and contest architecture to promote health messages.

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