More than just a Light Commercial Vehicle

This report covers the development of the Flex Cab +, a multi-purpose interior module for Light Commercial Vehicles. <br/>The project aims to prove the technical feasibility of additional functionalities in a Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV). After analysing the target market and picking a specific LCV type, several “must have” functionalities...

Smart trunk design for light commercial vehicles of craftsmen with a human-centric approach

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...

Plugging in the handyman business: Designing an open service innovation platform around the Ford Transit

This graduation project was part of a collaboration between the Ford Motor Company and the Delft University of Technology on the topic of Service Innovation for the Light Commercial Vehicle market. The goal of the University Research project is to infuse service design into Ford’s DNA by introducing design research and service design methodology...