Development of a product that uses 3D Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) to bridge the gap between the digital and physical world

Nowadays, the digital space is gaining more and more relevance in our daily lives. Transactions, documents, education, meetings, and social activities are being digitalised. Companies from around the globe are making steps and taking initiatives to lead the change with concepts like the “metaverse”. Parallelly, blockchain technology is helping...

Ambulance drones in The Netherlands: a vision + concept design for 2035

In the previous decade, a new type of air travel has seen a surge of interest from established and start-up companies alike: Air Mobility, a type of short range air travel as an alternative to taking the train or the car. Part of air mobility are a new type of aircraft, called Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing vehicles (eVTOLs), which hold...

Stimulating seasonality in food consumption: from a restrictive perspective to a celebration of local and fresh products

We are used to having access to a wide range of products every day of the year. Technology and import enable this offer, as fresh products were initially seasonal bound. The topic of seasonality is often researched and discussed in the light of sustainability and health. The focus is either on how to reduce food miles or why a connection with...

Support for relatives during the process of euthanasia of a loved one

The focus of this project is on the loved ones during the process of euthanasia. Currently, there is a lack of consistent and clear support for this group. The tips for loved ones that can be found on the websites of euthanasia organizations are often about how to support the person who wants euthanasia. Less support is available on how to deal...

Exterior design of a bigger, faster, stronger last-mile delivery vehicle for Picnic Technologies

Picnic is an online supermarket currently operational in the Netherlands and Germany. Groceries are ordered from an app and delivered to the customer using a last-mile delivery vehicle. This last-mile delivery vehicle is currently used for densely populated cities and works well enough to support the current number of deliveries. However, this...

Design of a Fully Electric Super Yacht: Research by design to find the drivers, enablers and barriers of electric yachting

The aim of this thesis is to analyze if a fully electric super yacht is feasible, desirable and viable. This is done using a “research by design” approach using the current (and future) drivers, enablers and barriers to design a concept.<br/><br/>First, a vision is developed using the ViP (Vision in Product design) method, in order to create a...

The building experience of a balance bike

The thesis is concerned with the development of the building kit (the building experience) for a bamboo balance bike. It starts with research on the company and target group. The research is based on several sources: literature, observations, interviews, generative research (workbook) and a questionnaire. The company of the KaboogaBike is a...

A story told by form - an approach for designing superyachts

Currently we live in a world where design defines. Before we focused on pure functionality in terms of technology, whereas today we want to realize an emotional function. This functionality of expression is reflected by the world of yachting as well. The experience a superyacht offers has become almost more important than the object itself....

Creating an innovative device for head protection during welding activities

Welding is a heavy and dangerous job; the heat, smoke, splashes, radiation and gasses that arise make protection very important. Good protective accessories are necessary. Welders use; gloves, glasses, jackets, hats and welding helmets to protect themselves. The extensive use of protective accessories and especially a welding helmet causes lots...