Product design algorithm: A proposition to empower laymen users of 3D printing to create unique design files

For many years 3D printing has been one of the most exciting promises in future technologies. One of the issues with the penetration of 3D printing technology is the required proficiency with creation software; and the lack of experience in design. This report describes the exploration into a novel means to empower users to create unique design...

From Paved Paradise to Daeza: Contributing to Biodiversity with a Paved Garden

Nearly 50% of the Dutch gardens is paved and this number is ever increasing. This negatively affects the environment. It contributes to biodiversity loss since less space is available as a habitat for flora, fauna and ecosystems. Secondly, the paved gardens do not allow the rainwater to infiltrate the soil. As a consequence, the rainwater is...

TUP&MAZ

This project focuses on dog-human bond. The lack of knowledge on how to educate and raise a dogs sometimes generates situations where the owner treats the pet as a human companion. Really often, the owner’s approach is based only on the parameters of human well-being and not on the ones of the animal. As a consequence, pet owners may (without...

Camping in nature: Design for enhanced experience and interaction between camper and nature during shelter use

Lots of people go camping to submerge in nature to break with their busy daily routine. Current camping shelters do not seem to support the desired nature experience of these campers. While protecting these campers from external conditions the shelters closes the campers off from the outdoors they came for. This led to the following hypothesis:...