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Moleman, Rob (author)
Product sounds are important in our interactions with them. The temporal and context-dependent nature of sound makes it difficult to design them. There is a semantic gap between how we talk about sound and how it is embodied. Sound-driven design aims to improve this in two ways. It proposes a human-centered design approach, focusing on designing...
master thesis 2024
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Wijshoff, Fabienne (author)
Within this report, we explore the opportunities of the enhancement of well-being among hobby gardeners in the Netherlands using the principles of Positive Design realized through the methodology of Dilemma-Driven Design. Data was collected through qualitative in-depth interviews involving 12 participants who all engaged in either home,...
master thesis 2024
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Hillen, Justus (author)
In the wake of the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change, global efforts have intensified to reduce carbon emissions and transition to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. However, the asymmetry in energy production and consumption among nations, coupled with the seasonal and temporal intermittency and geographical variations...
master thesis 2023
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Pool, Lotte (author)
Brachytherapy is a type of internal radiation therapy that is used to treat cervical cancer. It involves the application of a radioactive source in close proximity to the tumour. This can be done either by directly inserting the source into (or close to) the tumour using interstitial hollow needles, or by loading the source into an intracavitary...
master thesis 2023
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Abergas, Gerel (author)
When it comes to the modification of a fossil- to bio-refinery, the reuse of a standardized design is unprecedented. Factor in the presence of stakeholders with varying interests and opinions equates to a highly complex system. Alignment of the stakeholders is therefore recognized to be necessary. The possibilities on how to make such a refinery...
master thesis 2023
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Schroeder, Philippe (author)
It is difficult for people to find strategies that fit their needs for changing behaviors. This project investigates how individuals can be supported to reflect on their health behaviors through the use of technology. Through various research and design methods, the project provides a comprehensive overview of the literature on reflections, how...
master thesis 2023
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Josephine Leong Zhen Nian, Josephine (author)
This project explores the context of laboratory technicians at the NFI and CSIs with the police, and their experience using dry wipes and disinfectant dispensers at their work. It also delves into designing a new dispenser for them, which is the project aim, with a focus on prototyping and validating designs.
master thesis 2023
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Roest, Leon (author)
As a result of the need for higher productivity ship-to-shore container cranes, seven concepts are composed that can simultaneously transfer 4 Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit containers. All concept can be built on a standard ship-to-shore crane structure. These concepts are based on working principles found in (patent) literature. The concepts are...
master thesis 2022
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Lagestee, Teun (author)
Earth’s resources are being depleted which creates a need for a transition towards a circular economy. This transition brings multiple challenges and requires new behaviours. However, in current design practice, the focus lies on products and materials, not on the required circular behaviours. <br/><br/>The goal of this research is to describe...
master thesis 2022
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Ruitenburg, Yvon (author)
People with dementia often quit cooking early on in their illness because it is too complex, tiring, or frustrating. With mild dementia, people struggle with planning and figuring out the order of the cooking steps. Also, they find it challenging to stay focussed on the tasks at hand. Furthermore, their short-term memory causes them to struggle...
master thesis 2022
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Jantji, Cindy (author)
Past and current product design practices have not been and are not skin tone inclusive. People with darker skin tones are regularly excluded from the design process and the final product. Examples of this are the simple adhesive bandage and the more advanced facial recognition software. This project aimed to change this through an exploration...
master thesis 2021
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van der Ploeg, Derek (author)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has permeated every part of our world. It discovers new molecules, recommends what to watch and informs many business decisions everyday. There it has also become part of hiring, where recruiters are in need of more efficiency. The digital age has caused the amount of applications per position to skyrocket, while...
master thesis 2021
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Leeuwenburg, Bart (author)
ContextIn a society where sustainability is becoming more and more relevant, coal-burning kamado barbecues are more popular than ever in the Netherlands. From an ignited barbecue a significant amount of energy is lost through heated air. This brings up an interesting design opportunity; “Is it possible to design a product which proposes a more...
master thesis 2021
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Uitermark, Evita (author)
Heart failure, caused by a weakened heart muscle that is not able to pump enough blood through the entire body, causes many deaths worldwide. The current heart assist devices designed to treat this acute condition cause a myriad of life threatening complications mainly caused by direct contact with the circulatory blood. A new generation of...
master thesis 2021
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Doleschel, Thomas (author)
Consumers have an impact on the sustainability status of our world in many different ways. In this project the focus lies on food consumption. Dietary changes are considered a great opportunity for fighting climate change, especially through the reduction of meat consumption (Poore &amp; Nemecek, 2018). This graduation project is performed for...
master thesis 2021
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Sammarco, Matteo (author)
The project focused on improving Olympic foiling classes sailing athletes' safety: Nacra 17, iQFOiL, and IKA Formula Kite. The primary objective was to investigate dangerous circumstances with foil sailors to research the mechanisms that cause injuries and develop a design solution to prevent them. The research performed provides an integrated...
master thesis 2021
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Moffie, Yaël (author)
As main contractor at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, BAM Infra Energie &amp; Water strives for optimal asset maintenance for each and every one of their assets. In order to achieve this, one of the components which needs to be improved are the amount of malfunctions of Schiphol’s sewage pumping stations. These are caused by all types of...
master thesis 2021
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de Wilde, Chris (author)
This report describes the process of designing a ventilation concept for the renovation industry. The project is in collaboration with Breman Schoorsteentechniek, an installation company located in the Netherlands. The initial brief was kept vague on purpose and described a project in which I was to find a way for Breman, to make their products...
master thesis 2021
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van Eeden, Esmée (author)
This graduation project presents a landscape architectural design exploration for a new estuarine landscape at the Haringvliet that incorporates the initiative Delta 21. Delta 21 is a hydraulic engineering structure located at the Haringvliet mouth, creating an energy lake and a tidal lake sea inwards. The system of Delta 21 ensures flood...
master thesis 2021
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van den Brink, Corne (author)
A smart home can be defined as a system of connected devices that are controlled remotely from one central place. Smart home solutions used to be for early adopters who like the novel and fun part of this new technology. Currently the smart Home market is moving to mainstream users. Hombli is a smart home brand established in 2019 in the...
master thesis 2021
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