Purpose of the Study

This study is being performed by Katie Mendoza, a graduate student in the MPS UX Design program at Maryland Institute College of Art. As part of a thesis project, I am designing a solution that will support those with Hashimoto’s, and this research will inform that design.

The objective of this diary study is to understand:

• The daily life of a person with Hashimoto’s
• How the Hashimoto’s condition affects them in
• How a solution might potentially fit into their lives.

You were selected as a potential participant because

• You have indicated interest in participating
• You have indicated that you are affected by your Hashimoto’s on a daily basis, despite treatment.

Voluntary Participation

• Your participation in this study is entirely voluntary and you may withdraw at any time for any reason.
• There is no penalty for not participating.
• You may also refuse to answer any of the questions asked.
• You may withdraw from the study after submitting material by contacting the researcher.

Procedures and Expectations

• Participants will be asked to answer questions in the Google Doc provided at least once per day.
• Participants are encouraged to keep notes on their experiences in the Google Doc throughout the day, and answer questions at the end of the day.
• We anticipate that it will take about 15-30 minutes per day to answer questions.
• We also allow and encourage responses that include audio, video, and photos.
• This study will take place over the course of 1 week.