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Theijse, Bouwe (author)This research explores the opportunities and limitations of image-based AI tools for industrial design. In collaboration with designers at Royal Gazelle, several tools were tested. AI tools can broaden and speed up the creative processes but also lack control for the user. AI models and designers use different terms to articulate perceptions and...master thesis 2024
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Kroon, Youp (author)This graduation project presented the development of a new Photovoltaic-Thermal panel (PVT) module design, aimed at addressing sustainability challenges in conventional solar panels. The research focused on improving repairability and recyclability by replacing the standard ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) laminate with a liquid encapsulant. This...master thesis 2024
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Bufler, Valentin (author)This thesis set out to investigate how small to midsize industrial design practices address strategic challenges. For this a literature review was conducted, as well as complementary desk research and an interview study with design practitioners. Later on three small case studies helped set the direction of the project. The findings and insights...master thesis 2023
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Callens, Marinke (author)The goal of this thesis is to design a kite seat with optimal ergonomic fit for beginners in kite schools. Before designing, it is important to understand the context and create anthropometric guidelines for the target group. <br/><br/>The seat will be used for sit-kitesurfing, which originates from the sport kitesurfing. Its target group...master thesis 2022
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Jung, Jiwon (author), Kleinsmann, M.S. (author), Snelders, H.M.J.J. (author)In this study, we envision engineering design activities for collective computing, an upcoming era of complex systems of massive social interaction through a wide variety of connected computing devices. A literature review reveals how collective computing, compared to the previous eras of personal and ubiquitous computing, may lead to new...journal article 2022
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de Groot, Robbie (author)Last-mile delivery robots intended to operate on the sidewalk still require supervision because they are only semi-autonomous. If left to their own devices, they tend to cause undesired interactions. Our project proposes a design philosophy that can reduce the amount and severity of these interactions, improving the overall acceptance of...master thesis 2021
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Alaybeyoğlu, Barkin (author)This thesis project aims at improving inventory management and awareness of craftsmen in their light commercial vehicles, specifically in the trunk area. The term commercial vehicle is used to identify a vehicle which main purpose is to transport goods or materials. The light commercial vehicle market, comprising vans and trucks, in Europe is...master thesis 2021
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The, David (author)This graduation project is about digital product 121. This product is developed by 510, the data and digitalization imitative of the Netherlands Red Cross. Through 121, a person affected (PA) by a humanitarian disaster, can receive Cash Based Aid (CBA) and Information as Aid (IAA). CBA is new form of aid, where the PA receives digital money...master thesis 2021
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Liu, Tianchen (author)As one of the most popular musical instruments, drum kits' design has not changed a lot since it first emerged. However, the product contains some problems which significantly affect user experience. Not to improve the design, this project aims to dig deeper into the world of drum kit and drummers to identify their emotional values and related...master thesis 2020
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Vrijdag, Marisa (author)This projectThe aim of this graduation project was to find out how to make the Mauritshuis, an art gallery museum in the city centre of The Hague, relevant to visiting families with children. Thereby the focus was on how to engage the families as soon as they enter the permanent exhibition of the museum and make the museum more relevant to them...master thesis 2020
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Wilke, H. (author), Badke-Schaub, P.G. (author), Thoring, K.C. (author)This paper reports an embedded single case study from a globally operating manufacturer for digital healthcare products. Based on nine semi-structured interviews, document analysis, and a diary study among employees, we were able to gain insights on the daily business routines and interactions of the design team, the UX research team, and the...journal article 2020
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van Dam, Kirsten (author), Simeone, Luca (author), Keskin, Duygu (author), Baldassarre, B.R. (author), Niero, Monia (author), Morelli, Nicola (author)In the past decades, industrial design practice and research have focused extensively on how to optimize production and consumption, as a way to prevent negative environmental impacts, such as resource depletion, pollution, and excessive waste. Recently, the “circular economy” concept is increasingly used to achieve environmental benefits and...journal article 2020
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Wang, Yuxiang (author)This is a 5-month master graduation project in collaboration with Praxa Sense to design the next generation Atrial Fibrillation diagnosis device. A long-term (more than one month) continuous, off-hospital diagnosis device is designed with the focus on user experience and diagnosis accuracy. There are several phases in this project including...master thesis 2019
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Maagdenberg, Duncan (author)The fourth Industrial Revolution stands for the current trends of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies - which comes with a considerable amount of opportunities as most manufacturers attempt to stay ahead of the competition. One of the possibilities is the addition of FDM printing - one of the types of additive...master thesis 2019
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Rutten, Freek (author)This master’s thesis is a collaboration between DSM Dyneema and the Circular Design Lab, a part of the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering at the Delft University of Technology. DSM Dyneema is a business group within the large Dutch multinational DSM N.V. They looking into means of making their business practice more suited to a future in a...master thesis 2019
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Stevens, L.L. (author), de Vries, M.J. (author), Bos, Mark M.J.W. (author), Kopnina, Helen (author)The emerging field of biomimicry and learning to design with and for nature has expanded in recent years through a diversity of educational programs. Inspiration following natural forms may give the appearance of being sustainable, but the question remains, how sustainable is it? Misunderstanding the function of these forms may leave...journal article 2019
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Krijgsman, Bart (author)The assignment is commissioned by BinBang, a company with the mission to save as much waste as possible from the incinerator. BigBang’s focus is on improving the waste separation approach of municipalities, consumers and companies, through their products, and basically by coaching the citizens. In high rise areas (HRAs) in the Netherlands,...master thesis 2018
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Alewijn, Tjerk (author)On a yearly bases approximately 1,5 million mattresses are discarded in the Netherlands. Matras Recycling Europe (MRE) is an Utrecht based company that specialises in disassembling mattresses. MRE is able to recycle 250.000 to 300.000 of the 1,5 million mattresses. Most of the pieces that are separated from these mattresses can be re-used in...master thesis 2018
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A vision for passenger-centric landside accessibility: A case study with Rotterdam The Hague AirportPark, Yong (author)This report addresses the project, ‘A vision for passenger- centric landside accessibility - A case study with Rotterdam The Hague Airport’, from the Delft University of Technology, collaborating with Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The assignment is to offer the future vision of airport landside accessibility.master thesis 2018
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Tarren, Bailey (author)Everyone has heard it, “sit up straight!” Probably from a mother figure or teacher. Why is bad posture so bad, and what problems does it create?<br/><br/>Bad posture is a prolific problem across the globe. Poor posture is highly linked to interaction with technology. In today’s society, that means nearly everyone is likely to suffer from poor...master thesis 2018