P.I.E.S.

P.I.E.S.

Defining the human needs

I: Intellectual need

• Describe the intellectual needs of the user
• Things that affect the mental well-being of the user
• Examples of a teenager's intellectual needs: Homework, internet, library
• Examples of an adult worker's intellectual needs: Courses, television, newspapers

P: Physical need

• Describe the physical needs of the user
• A child's physical need is different from an adult's physical needs
• Examples of a child's physical needs: health care, food, shelter, type of clothing
• Examples of an adult's physical needs: House, car, clothes for work, kitchenware, money

E: Emotional Need

• Describe the emotional needs of the user
• Emotions relate to being happy, stressed, angry, sad, frustrated, lazy, worried etc.
• Examples of a child's emotional needs include: feeling safe at home, getting hugs and kisses from parents, getting complements from teachers
• Examples of an adult's emotional needs include: feeling loved and loving a partner, getting recognition at work, making their child happy, money

S: Social Need

• Describe the social needs of the user
• Involves interaction and communication with a certain group of people
• Examples of a child's social needs include interaction with others of the same age, communication with parents and siblings
• Examples of an adult's social needs include interaction with colleagues at work, interaction with friends and family members
• Examples of a teenager's social needs include having friends, twitter, facebook, instagram, online chatting, online gaming