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Kürti, Flóra (author)
Touch deprivation, a largely unrecognized phenomenon that affects approximately 54% of people globally, has a significant negative impact on the well-being of these individuals. Having physical connections is a fundamental part of the human experience whether it is a warm hug from a loved one or a comforting pat on the shoulder. However,...
master thesis 2023
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Makau-Barasa, Louise (author), Assefa, Liya (author), Aderogba, Moses O. (author), Bell, David (author), Solomon, Jacob (author), Abba, Abubakar (author), A-Enegela, Juliana (author), Damen, James G. (author), Diehl, J.C. (author)
Community awareness and participation in mass screening is critical for schistosomiasis control. This study assessed the impact of sharing anonymized image-based positive test results on the uptake of screening during community mobilization outreach. We conducted an observational study to compare the population response to standard and image...
journal article 2023
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El Ali, Abdallah (author), Stepanova, Ekaterina R. (author), Palande, Shalvi (author), Mader, Angelika (author), Cesar, Pablo (author), Jansen, K.M.B. (author)
Sharing breathing signals has the capacity to provide insights into hidden experiences and enhance interpersonal communication. However, it remains unclear how the modality of breath signals (visual, haptic) is socially interpreted during collaborative tasks. In this mixed-methods study, we design and evaluate BreatheWithMe, a prototype for...
conference paper 2023
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Cromjongh, Robin (author)
Police officers are exposed to many potentially traumatising and stressful situations, but they do not always find the right mental health help they need. In this thesis, conversational agent Robyn is developed to help officers keep an eye on their mental well-being and find help when needed. An evaluation approach is also presented. The...
master thesis 2022
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Arkesteijn, Laura (author)
This thesis has the goal to improve the commercial wayfinding at Schiphol. Commercial wayfinding entails tertiary wayfinding activities, which are not related to the travel process (shopping, eating/drinking, relaxing), whereas functional wayfinding gives information about passenger activities related to the airport process. Individuals can find...
master thesis 2021
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Kwon, M. (author), Hudders, Liselot (author), Mlecnik, E. (author), M'Foungoulie, Kémal (author)
In the current context of energy transition, practices for reducing energy consumption are encouraged by many local authority schemes, in particular for households. Homeowners are called upon to change their energy practices to save money, while ensuring better comfort in the home.<br/>Home Energy Monitoring or Management Systems (HEMS) are...
report 2021
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Brehmer, Martin (author), Abbas, A.E. (author), Vaidyanathan, Nageswaran (author)
The risk of being impacted by a cyberattack is high, because of more professional attacks. Thereby, cyber criminals are bypassing technological countermeasures through tricking users. Recently collected data during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic demonstrate, that cyberattacks including social engineering are among the main threats, especially for Small...
conference paper 2021
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Luck, Zoe (author)
<b>Noise in orthopedic operating theaters The medical staff working in orthopedic operating theaters are often exposed to significant noise generated by many simultaneous sound events (e.g. powered tools, alarms) that pose a risk to their health and well-being. This thesis focuses on their health behaviors associated with...
master thesis 2020
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van Ardenne, Maurits (author)
We have entered a new époque, transforming our societies from the mechanical to the digital. This unlocks a lot of new opportunities and abilities, but also results into big societal and behavioural changes, which need to be addressed in our built environment. Architecture seems to have disappeared on the background, while technological...
master thesis 2019
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Conversano, I. (author), del Conte, Livia (author), Mulder, I. (author)
Although Value Sensitive Design offers a theoretical and methodological framework to account for values in design, many questions and controversies are left. The current work aims to contribute to this value debate, by taking stock of large Research through Design (RtD) programs including their developed artifacts, to explore to what extent the...
conference paper 2019
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Van Meijeren, P.M. (author)
master thesis 2016
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Vieira, S. (author), Badke-Schaub, P.G. (author), Fernandes, A. (author)
The present paper introduces the Framework of Awarenessto the analysis of ergonomics in design. The framework is part of a doctoral research that took the Lean Thinking perspective by adopting the concept of MUDA and its set of principles as dimensions to study designers’ behaviour in industry.Results were integrated into a Framework of...
conference paper 2015
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Alberts, J.W. (author)
Research showed how important it is for seniors to feel independent. During the ageing process, seniors go through several events that have great impact on both their physical wellbeing but also on their mental and subjective wellbeing. Leading the senior to feel insecure and sometimes even feel down. One of those events are falls. Falls can...
master thesis 2015
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Van den Hurk, T.G.J. (author)
This Master thesis describes the creation of Bebé: a design of an incentive for pregnant couples to live and eat healthy. This project was commissioned by the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the Erasmus Medical Centre (MC) in Rotterdam, and executed as the final project of the Master Integrated Product Design at the Delft University...
master thesis 2014
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Koenderink, J.J. (author)
The world is all physical reality (Higgs bosons, and so forth), the environment is a geographical locality (your city, . . . ), the "Umwelt" is the totality of possible actions of the environment on the sensitive body surface of an agent (you, your dog, . . . ) and the possible actions of the agent on the environment (mechanical, chemical, . . ....
conference paper 2013
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Van der Meij, R.J. (author)
ProRail is trying to increase the capacity of the rail infrastructure since the need for capacity is still growing. One of the ways to do this is by implementing DDDR (Dynamic double non-interrupted braking), which is part of the DSSU project. By implementing DDDR the expectations of the status of the signs of the train drivers might change....
master thesis 2013
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Axpe, M. (author)
This master thesis is focused on delivering a new drinking water experience, with the aim of creating pro-environmental awareness at Into the Great Wide Open (ITGWO), a music festival based in Vlieland. Water is essential for life, and there are many problems related to it that have to be solved in order to ensure drinking water to the future...
master thesis 2013
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Whalen, K.A. (author)
This masters’ thesis is the result of research conducted on companies and critical raw materials in 2012 by TU Delft and the FME-CWM Association. The FME is the largest representative body for the Dutch technological industry and aims to support their member companies. As the result of the 2012 study showed a lack of awareness in their member...
master thesis 2013
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Migliori, C. (author)
The hereby thesis research has been developed within the Graduation Studio “Energy Landscapes”. The Graduation Studio aimed to be a research-by-design investigation into the spatial implications of the energy issue. The objective was to guide thesis projects that could offer new sustainable energy landscapes, visualized in a combination of...
master thesis 2013
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Taekema, J. (author), Karana, E. (author)
conference paper 2012
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