A.H. Valkenhoff
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Micromobility vehicles (MMVs) – lightweight vehicles such as bicycles, e-bikes, and (e-)scooters have emerged as an increasingly prominent urban transportation mode, and are expected to constitute a substantial part of future traffic systems. However, their growing presence introduces safety concerns to both MMV riders and surrounding road users (RUs), as MMV interactions often exhibit uncertainty regarding their behavior or intent. Among them, e-scooters – as a relatively new type of MMV – pose particularly significant challenges due to their maneuver flexibility, variable rider behaviors, limited signaling measures, and frequent space sharing, while unfamiliarity with them exacerbates these challenges. While existing measures primarily focus on infrastructure design, regulatory enforcement, and behavioral education, little attention has been given to vehicle-based solutions.
This thesis presents a Research-through-Design project that explores how vehicle embodiment, including physical form and dynamic elements, can support the intent legibility of an e-scooter during traffic interactions. The objective is to develop an e-scooter design with functions and features that enable interacting RUs to perceive the rider’s intent more accurately and promptly, therefore improving both objective and perceived safety in mixed urban traffic.
A literature review and interaction analysis identified critical intents in key interaction scenarios, and precedent research provided a theoretical basis and design inspiration, which informed the subsequent iterative design exploration. The final outcome is a proposed e-scooter design with enhanced intent legibility through its static form and dynamic lighting. Vehicle-based features and two form variations created by light and shadow effects improve predictability by aligning general expectations with the vehicle’s behavioral characteristics, which serves as an implicit communication layer. Explicit light signals adopt both conventional signals and newly designed priority signals building on perceptual associations. Together, the light elements improve the vehicle’s detectability and directionality, also providing explicit intent communication in relevant scenarios.
A user study evaluated the form transformation and explicit priority signals. The results suggested that the form transformation successfully influenced behavioral expectations in the intended direction regarding the likelihood of traveling at a high speed, exhibiting greater maneuverability, and claiming priority during interactions. However, it did not bias intent interpretation in unsignalized crossing encounters. The yielding signal demonstrated potential in supporting yielding intent perception, while the proceeding signal produced inconsistent interpretations. The findings indicated that further refinement should prioritize existing traffic-related associations, and establish stronger and more distinguishable semantic associations. In general, there is an increase in the ease of interpretation ratings with the presence of explicit signals, suggesting that they can potentially facilitate intent interpretation by improving the salience of communicative cues.
The proposed design demonstrates its technical feasibility to be realized as a next-generation mobility product, although further ergonomics research, engineering development and valida-tion are required before implementation.
Beyond the proposed design itself, the project demonstrates a systematic approach to enhance intent expression through vehicle embodiment. The resulting communication strategy and findings can inform design and research for future e-scooter development, offer transferable insights for other MMVs and the broader mobility field on improving intent communication in mixed traffic environments. ...
This thesis presents a Research-through-Design project that explores how vehicle embodiment, including physical form and dynamic elements, can support the intent legibility of an e-scooter during traffic interactions. The objective is to develop an e-scooter design with functions and features that enable interacting RUs to perceive the rider’s intent more accurately and promptly, therefore improving both objective and perceived safety in mixed urban traffic.
A literature review and interaction analysis identified critical intents in key interaction scenarios, and precedent research provided a theoretical basis and design inspiration, which informed the subsequent iterative design exploration. The final outcome is a proposed e-scooter design with enhanced intent legibility through its static form and dynamic lighting. Vehicle-based features and two form variations created by light and shadow effects improve predictability by aligning general expectations with the vehicle’s behavioral characteristics, which serves as an implicit communication layer. Explicit light signals adopt both conventional signals and newly designed priority signals building on perceptual associations. Together, the light elements improve the vehicle’s detectability and directionality, also providing explicit intent communication in relevant scenarios.
A user study evaluated the form transformation and explicit priority signals. The results suggested that the form transformation successfully influenced behavioral expectations in the intended direction regarding the likelihood of traveling at a high speed, exhibiting greater maneuverability, and claiming priority during interactions. However, it did not bias intent interpretation in unsignalized crossing encounters. The yielding signal demonstrated potential in supporting yielding intent perception, while the proceeding signal produced inconsistent interpretations. The findings indicated that further refinement should prioritize existing traffic-related associations, and establish stronger and more distinguishable semantic associations. In general, there is an increase in the ease of interpretation ratings with the presence of explicit signals, suggesting that they can potentially facilitate intent interpretation by improving the salience of communicative cues.
The proposed design demonstrates its technical feasibility to be realized as a next-generation mobility product, although further ergonomics research, engineering development and valida-tion are required before implementation.
Beyond the proposed design itself, the project demonstrates a systematic approach to enhance intent expression through vehicle embodiment. The resulting communication strategy and findings can inform design and research for future e-scooter development, offer transferable insights for other MMVs and the broader mobility field on improving intent communication in mixed traffic environments. ...
Micromobility vehicles (MMVs) – lightweight vehicles such as bicycles, e-bikes, and (e-)scooters have emerged as an increasingly prominent urban transportation mode, and are expected to constitute a substantial part of future traffic systems. However, their growing presence introduces safety concerns to both MMV riders and surrounding road users (RUs), as MMV interactions often exhibit uncertainty regarding their behavior or intent. Among them, e-scooters – as a relatively new type of MMV – pose particularly significant challenges due to their maneuver flexibility, variable rider behaviors, limited signaling measures, and frequent space sharing, while unfamiliarity with them exacerbates these challenges. While existing measures primarily focus on infrastructure design, regulatory enforcement, and behavioral education, little attention has been given to vehicle-based solutions.
This thesis presents a Research-through-Design project that explores how vehicle embodiment, including physical form and dynamic elements, can support the intent legibility of an e-scooter during traffic interactions. The objective is to develop an e-scooter design with functions and features that enable interacting RUs to perceive the rider’s intent more accurately and promptly, therefore improving both objective and perceived safety in mixed urban traffic.
A literature review and interaction analysis identified critical intents in key interaction scenarios, and precedent research provided a theoretical basis and design inspiration, which informed the subsequent iterative design exploration. The final outcome is a proposed e-scooter design with enhanced intent legibility through its static form and dynamic lighting. Vehicle-based features and two form variations created by light and shadow effects improve predictability by aligning general expectations with the vehicle’s behavioral characteristics, which serves as an implicit communication layer. Explicit light signals adopt both conventional signals and newly designed priority signals building on perceptual associations. Together, the light elements improve the vehicle’s detectability and directionality, also providing explicit intent communication in relevant scenarios.
A user study evaluated the form transformation and explicit priority signals. The results suggested that the form transformation successfully influenced behavioral expectations in the intended direction regarding the likelihood of traveling at a high speed, exhibiting greater maneuverability, and claiming priority during interactions. However, it did not bias intent interpretation in unsignalized crossing encounters. The yielding signal demonstrated potential in supporting yielding intent perception, while the proceeding signal produced inconsistent interpretations. The findings indicated that further refinement should prioritize existing traffic-related associations, and establish stronger and more distinguishable semantic associations. In general, there is an increase in the ease of interpretation ratings with the presence of explicit signals, suggesting that they can potentially facilitate intent interpretation by improving the salience of communicative cues.
The proposed design demonstrates its technical feasibility to be realized as a next-generation mobility product, although further ergonomics research, engineering development and valida-tion are required before implementation.
Beyond the proposed design itself, the project demonstrates a systematic approach to enhance intent expression through vehicle embodiment. The resulting communication strategy and findings can inform design and research for future e-scooter development, offer transferable insights for other MMVs and the broader mobility field on improving intent communication in mixed traffic environments.
This thesis presents a Research-through-Design project that explores how vehicle embodiment, including physical form and dynamic elements, can support the intent legibility of an e-scooter during traffic interactions. The objective is to develop an e-scooter design with functions and features that enable interacting RUs to perceive the rider’s intent more accurately and promptly, therefore improving both objective and perceived safety in mixed urban traffic.
A literature review and interaction analysis identified critical intents in key interaction scenarios, and precedent research provided a theoretical basis and design inspiration, which informed the subsequent iterative design exploration. The final outcome is a proposed e-scooter design with enhanced intent legibility through its static form and dynamic lighting. Vehicle-based features and two form variations created by light and shadow effects improve predictability by aligning general expectations with the vehicle’s behavioral characteristics, which serves as an implicit communication layer. Explicit light signals adopt both conventional signals and newly designed priority signals building on perceptual associations. Together, the light elements improve the vehicle’s detectability and directionality, also providing explicit intent communication in relevant scenarios.
A user study evaluated the form transformation and explicit priority signals. The results suggested that the form transformation successfully influenced behavioral expectations in the intended direction regarding the likelihood of traveling at a high speed, exhibiting greater maneuverability, and claiming priority during interactions. However, it did not bias intent interpretation in unsignalized crossing encounters. The yielding signal demonstrated potential in supporting yielding intent perception, while the proceeding signal produced inconsistent interpretations. The findings indicated that further refinement should prioritize existing traffic-related associations, and establish stronger and more distinguishable semantic associations. In general, there is an increase in the ease of interpretation ratings with the presence of explicit signals, suggesting that they can potentially facilitate intent interpretation by improving the salience of communicative cues.
The proposed design demonstrates its technical feasibility to be realized as a next-generation mobility product, although further ergonomics research, engineering development and valida-tion are required before implementation.
Beyond the proposed design itself, the project demonstrates a systematic approach to enhance intent expression through vehicle embodiment. The resulting communication strategy and findings can inform design and research for future e-scooter development, offer transferable insights for other MMVs and the broader mobility field on improving intent communication in mixed traffic environments.
The Ascent Reimagined
Human-Powered Backcountry Access for Sit-Ski Athletes
This thesis presents a MSc Integrated Product Design graduation project conducted at the Delft technical university of Technology. This project was self initiated and completed without a client, out of a curiosity if it would be possible for a sitskier to climb a mountain.
Skitouring allow athletes to ascend in remote mountain terrain through their own physical effort. However, physically challenged athletes using a sit-ski are currently limited in their ability to access these environments independently. Existing sitski equipment is mainly developed for downhill performance and does not enable athletes with lower-body impairments to ascend snow-covered mountain terrain using upper-body power over longer distances. As a result, sitski athletes are restricted to lift-accessed terrain or dependent on others to pull them uphill.
This graduation project investigates how a sit-ski touring setup can support autonomous participation of physically challenged athletes with lower-body impairments in mountain adventures. Through a User-Centred Design approach user needs, context of use, biomechanics were explored and translated into design opportunities. Interviews with athletes, manufacturers and adaptive outdoor sport pioneers revealed a clear need for equipment that enables sit-ski athletes to become more independent in the backcountry.
Iterative concept creation and development led to Capra Ibex: a retrofittable sitski touring concept based on a rowing-like pulling motion. It introduces a new approach to human-powered propulsion on snow, where the upper-body is used to generate the required power from a seating position. The proposed design demonstrates how a sitski can evolve towards the becoming the foundation for physically challenged athletes to venture out into nature and experience mountain adventures. Capra Ibex enables physically challenged athletes with lower body impairments to become the engine of their own backcountry adventures. ...
Skitouring allow athletes to ascend in remote mountain terrain through their own physical effort. However, physically challenged athletes using a sit-ski are currently limited in their ability to access these environments independently. Existing sitski equipment is mainly developed for downhill performance and does not enable athletes with lower-body impairments to ascend snow-covered mountain terrain using upper-body power over longer distances. As a result, sitski athletes are restricted to lift-accessed terrain or dependent on others to pull them uphill.
This graduation project investigates how a sit-ski touring setup can support autonomous participation of physically challenged athletes with lower-body impairments in mountain adventures. Through a User-Centred Design approach user needs, context of use, biomechanics were explored and translated into design opportunities. Interviews with athletes, manufacturers and adaptive outdoor sport pioneers revealed a clear need for equipment that enables sit-ski athletes to become more independent in the backcountry.
Iterative concept creation and development led to Capra Ibex: a retrofittable sitski touring concept based on a rowing-like pulling motion. It introduces a new approach to human-powered propulsion on snow, where the upper-body is used to generate the required power from a seating position. The proposed design demonstrates how a sitski can evolve towards the becoming the foundation for physically challenged athletes to venture out into nature and experience mountain adventures. Capra Ibex enables physically challenged athletes with lower body impairments to become the engine of their own backcountry adventures. ...
This thesis presents a MSc Integrated Product Design graduation project conducted at the Delft technical university of Technology. This project was self initiated and completed without a client, out of a curiosity if it would be possible for a sitskier to climb a mountain.
Skitouring allow athletes to ascend in remote mountain terrain through their own physical effort. However, physically challenged athletes using a sit-ski are currently limited in their ability to access these environments independently. Existing sitski equipment is mainly developed for downhill performance and does not enable athletes with lower-body impairments to ascend snow-covered mountain terrain using upper-body power over longer distances. As a result, sitski athletes are restricted to lift-accessed terrain or dependent on others to pull them uphill.
This graduation project investigates how a sit-ski touring setup can support autonomous participation of physically challenged athletes with lower-body impairments in mountain adventures. Through a User-Centred Design approach user needs, context of use, biomechanics were explored and translated into design opportunities. Interviews with athletes, manufacturers and adaptive outdoor sport pioneers revealed a clear need for equipment that enables sit-ski athletes to become more independent in the backcountry.
Iterative concept creation and development led to Capra Ibex: a retrofittable sitski touring concept based on a rowing-like pulling motion. It introduces a new approach to human-powered propulsion on snow, where the upper-body is used to generate the required power from a seating position. The proposed design demonstrates how a sitski can evolve towards the becoming the foundation for physically challenged athletes to venture out into nature and experience mountain adventures. Capra Ibex enables physically challenged athletes with lower body impairments to become the engine of their own backcountry adventures.
Skitouring allow athletes to ascend in remote mountain terrain through their own physical effort. However, physically challenged athletes using a sit-ski are currently limited in their ability to access these environments independently. Existing sitski equipment is mainly developed for downhill performance and does not enable athletes with lower-body impairments to ascend snow-covered mountain terrain using upper-body power over longer distances. As a result, sitski athletes are restricted to lift-accessed terrain or dependent on others to pull them uphill.
This graduation project investigates how a sit-ski touring setup can support autonomous participation of physically challenged athletes with lower-body impairments in mountain adventures. Through a User-Centred Design approach user needs, context of use, biomechanics were explored and translated into design opportunities. Interviews with athletes, manufacturers and adaptive outdoor sport pioneers revealed a clear need for equipment that enables sit-ski athletes to become more independent in the backcountry.
Iterative concept creation and development led to Capra Ibex: a retrofittable sitski touring concept based on a rowing-like pulling motion. It introduces a new approach to human-powered propulsion on snow, where the upper-body is used to generate the required power from a seating position. The proposed design demonstrates how a sitski can evolve towards the becoming the foundation for physically challenged athletes to venture out into nature and experience mountain adventures. Capra Ibex enables physically challenged athletes with lower body impairments to become the engine of their own backcountry adventures.
This thesis presents the proposed design for a modular concept for three oven products for Collins Aerospace, that answers the design assignment:
“Develop a concept for three modular aerospace galley oven products sharing a common chassis and have a minimum amount of unique parts to create a new business opportunity in the form of new products for Collins Aerospace.”
Collins Aerospace is a leading provider of aerospace solutions. Its galley inserts division specialises in designing in-flight galley equipment for commercial aircraft. These products are developed to meet strict aerospace industry standards and customer needs. Part of the galley inserts portfolio are convection and steam ovens, which heat up meals up to 170 °C, and bun warmers, which use static air to warm bread up to 80 °C. Currently, Collins Aerospace offers these products in standardised galley sizes, including Size 2 ovens and Size 4 bun warmers. There is a limited demand for the proposed new products for this project are a Size 4 oven, Size 4 bun warmer, and Size 5 bun warmer, making individual development not feasible, the modular approach could help to address this gap in the portfolio. A Size 2 measures 563 × 287 × 570 mm, a Size 4 is half the height of a Size 2, and a Size 5 is half the depth of a Size 4.
To address the assignment, the Double Diamond design process is followed, consisting of the phases: Analyse, Define, Design, and Deliver. Throughout all phases, an integrated approach is applied by focusing on three key perspectives: the user, business, and technology.
In the Analyse phase the user, business, and technology context and needs are researched. The key insights from this phase lead to the main design drivers and list of requirements and wishes set in the Define phase. The main design drivers that are the basis of the following phases are:
Main Design Drivers:
- The products must be usable for flight attendants when placed above worktop height.
- All three products share a common door design and fit product specific elements within a shared frame. Next to the door, shared components should be commonly designed wherever possible.
- The three products fit in the existing design language of the Essence and Modus collection of Collins Aerospace.
- The oven should have a capacity of at least 12 meals, with and extended goal of 16 meals.
In the Design phase, multiple design directions were explored. With criteria derived from the main design drivers and requirements the most suitable design direction was chosen. In the Deliver phase the layout of the elements, user interface, and integration in the Collins Aerospace design language was developed and validated.
This final design answers the assignment by proposing a modular design for three galley oven products, with a shared chassis, door, inner oven, user interface, and electronics between two or three of the products. Only a minimal amount of product specific element are required to define the individual product, primarily the heating elements. The design is user-centered, with an angled interface positioned on the side of the product to ensure ergonomic use for flight attendants. By combining these technical and user-focused aspects, the concept provides a business opportunity to expand the galley inserts portfolio for Collins Aerospace.
Recommendations include conducting further testing with a broader, international user group and validating the heating performance of the proposed products.
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“Develop a concept for three modular aerospace galley oven products sharing a common chassis and have a minimum amount of unique parts to create a new business opportunity in the form of new products for Collins Aerospace.”
Collins Aerospace is a leading provider of aerospace solutions. Its galley inserts division specialises in designing in-flight galley equipment for commercial aircraft. These products are developed to meet strict aerospace industry standards and customer needs. Part of the galley inserts portfolio are convection and steam ovens, which heat up meals up to 170 °C, and bun warmers, which use static air to warm bread up to 80 °C. Currently, Collins Aerospace offers these products in standardised galley sizes, including Size 2 ovens and Size 4 bun warmers. There is a limited demand for the proposed new products for this project are a Size 4 oven, Size 4 bun warmer, and Size 5 bun warmer, making individual development not feasible, the modular approach could help to address this gap in the portfolio. A Size 2 measures 563 × 287 × 570 mm, a Size 4 is half the height of a Size 2, and a Size 5 is half the depth of a Size 4.
To address the assignment, the Double Diamond design process is followed, consisting of the phases: Analyse, Define, Design, and Deliver. Throughout all phases, an integrated approach is applied by focusing on three key perspectives: the user, business, and technology.
In the Analyse phase the user, business, and technology context and needs are researched. The key insights from this phase lead to the main design drivers and list of requirements and wishes set in the Define phase. The main design drivers that are the basis of the following phases are:
Main Design Drivers:
- The products must be usable for flight attendants when placed above worktop height.
- All three products share a common door design and fit product specific elements within a shared frame. Next to the door, shared components should be commonly designed wherever possible.
- The three products fit in the existing design language of the Essence and Modus collection of Collins Aerospace.
- The oven should have a capacity of at least 12 meals, with and extended goal of 16 meals.
In the Design phase, multiple design directions were explored. With criteria derived from the main design drivers and requirements the most suitable design direction was chosen. In the Deliver phase the layout of the elements, user interface, and integration in the Collins Aerospace design language was developed and validated.
This final design answers the assignment by proposing a modular design for three galley oven products, with a shared chassis, door, inner oven, user interface, and electronics between two or three of the products. Only a minimal amount of product specific element are required to define the individual product, primarily the heating elements. The design is user-centered, with an angled interface positioned on the side of the product to ensure ergonomic use for flight attendants. By combining these technical and user-focused aspects, the concept provides a business opportunity to expand the galley inserts portfolio for Collins Aerospace.
Recommendations include conducting further testing with a broader, international user group and validating the heating performance of the proposed products.
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This thesis presents the proposed design for a modular concept for three oven products for Collins Aerospace, that answers the design assignment:
“Develop a concept for three modular aerospace galley oven products sharing a common chassis and have a minimum amount of unique parts to create a new business opportunity in the form of new products for Collins Aerospace.”
Collins Aerospace is a leading provider of aerospace solutions. Its galley inserts division specialises in designing in-flight galley equipment for commercial aircraft. These products are developed to meet strict aerospace industry standards and customer needs. Part of the galley inserts portfolio are convection and steam ovens, which heat up meals up to 170 °C, and bun warmers, which use static air to warm bread up to 80 °C. Currently, Collins Aerospace offers these products in standardised galley sizes, including Size 2 ovens and Size 4 bun warmers. There is a limited demand for the proposed new products for this project are a Size 4 oven, Size 4 bun warmer, and Size 5 bun warmer, making individual development not feasible, the modular approach could help to address this gap in the portfolio. A Size 2 measures 563 × 287 × 570 mm, a Size 4 is half the height of a Size 2, and a Size 5 is half the depth of a Size 4.
To address the assignment, the Double Diamond design process is followed, consisting of the phases: Analyse, Define, Design, and Deliver. Throughout all phases, an integrated approach is applied by focusing on three key perspectives: the user, business, and technology.
In the Analyse phase the user, business, and technology context and needs are researched. The key insights from this phase lead to the main design drivers and list of requirements and wishes set in the Define phase. The main design drivers that are the basis of the following phases are:
Main Design Drivers:
- The products must be usable for flight attendants when placed above worktop height.
- All three products share a common door design and fit product specific elements within a shared frame. Next to the door, shared components should be commonly designed wherever possible.
- The three products fit in the existing design language of the Essence and Modus collection of Collins Aerospace.
- The oven should have a capacity of at least 12 meals, with and extended goal of 16 meals.
In the Design phase, multiple design directions were explored. With criteria derived from the main design drivers and requirements the most suitable design direction was chosen. In the Deliver phase the layout of the elements, user interface, and integration in the Collins Aerospace design language was developed and validated.
This final design answers the assignment by proposing a modular design for three galley oven products, with a shared chassis, door, inner oven, user interface, and electronics between two or three of the products. Only a minimal amount of product specific element are required to define the individual product, primarily the heating elements. The design is user-centered, with an angled interface positioned on the side of the product to ensure ergonomic use for flight attendants. By combining these technical and user-focused aspects, the concept provides a business opportunity to expand the galley inserts portfolio for Collins Aerospace.
Recommendations include conducting further testing with a broader, international user group and validating the heating performance of the proposed products.
“Develop a concept for three modular aerospace galley oven products sharing a common chassis and have a minimum amount of unique parts to create a new business opportunity in the form of new products for Collins Aerospace.”
Collins Aerospace is a leading provider of aerospace solutions. Its galley inserts division specialises in designing in-flight galley equipment for commercial aircraft. These products are developed to meet strict aerospace industry standards and customer needs. Part of the galley inserts portfolio are convection and steam ovens, which heat up meals up to 170 °C, and bun warmers, which use static air to warm bread up to 80 °C. Currently, Collins Aerospace offers these products in standardised galley sizes, including Size 2 ovens and Size 4 bun warmers. There is a limited demand for the proposed new products for this project are a Size 4 oven, Size 4 bun warmer, and Size 5 bun warmer, making individual development not feasible, the modular approach could help to address this gap in the portfolio. A Size 2 measures 563 × 287 × 570 mm, a Size 4 is half the height of a Size 2, and a Size 5 is half the depth of a Size 4.
To address the assignment, the Double Diamond design process is followed, consisting of the phases: Analyse, Define, Design, and Deliver. Throughout all phases, an integrated approach is applied by focusing on three key perspectives: the user, business, and technology.
In the Analyse phase the user, business, and technology context and needs are researched. The key insights from this phase lead to the main design drivers and list of requirements and wishes set in the Define phase. The main design drivers that are the basis of the following phases are:
Main Design Drivers:
- The products must be usable for flight attendants when placed above worktop height.
- All three products share a common door design and fit product specific elements within a shared frame. Next to the door, shared components should be commonly designed wherever possible.
- The three products fit in the existing design language of the Essence and Modus collection of Collins Aerospace.
- The oven should have a capacity of at least 12 meals, with and extended goal of 16 meals.
In the Design phase, multiple design directions were explored. With criteria derived from the main design drivers and requirements the most suitable design direction was chosen. In the Deliver phase the layout of the elements, user interface, and integration in the Collins Aerospace design language was developed and validated.
This final design answers the assignment by proposing a modular design for three galley oven products, with a shared chassis, door, inner oven, user interface, and electronics between two or three of the products. Only a minimal amount of product specific element are required to define the individual product, primarily the heating elements. The design is user-centered, with an angled interface positioned on the side of the product to ensure ergonomic use for flight attendants. By combining these technical and user-focused aspects, the concept provides a business opportunity to expand the galley inserts portfolio for Collins Aerospace.
Recommendations include conducting further testing with a broader, international user group and validating the heating performance of the proposed products.
Over the last few years, technological innovations led to the development of new haptic interfaces. SenseGlove, a Dutch technology start-up, developed an exoskeleton-based haptic interface capable of motion tracking and providing haptic feedback. The academic industry has been identified as a potential target group for this product. However, before this thesis, there is no to little understanding of the user concerns of this target group. Traditional design methodologies enable the designer to envision the context, problems and solutions. In this thesis, due to the complexity of the project scope and the users' future orientation, the vision of target users is the primary design driver. In a series of interviews, future visions of target users are collected, compared and synthesized towards vision drivers. These vision drivers are the key element for the development of a new product concept. Through an iterative process, in which all project stakeholders are involved, a future-proof concept has been developed. The final design has been prototyped and evaluated by target users, proving the concept to be promising.
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Over the last few years, technological innovations led to the development of new haptic interfaces. SenseGlove, a Dutch technology start-up, developed an exoskeleton-based haptic interface capable of motion tracking and providing haptic feedback. The academic industry has been identified as a potential target group for this product. However, before this thesis, there is no to little understanding of the user concerns of this target group. Traditional design methodologies enable the designer to envision the context, problems and solutions. In this thesis, due to the complexity of the project scope and the users' future orientation, the vision of target users is the primary design driver. In a series of interviews, future visions of target users are collected, compared and synthesized towards vision drivers. These vision drivers are the key element for the development of a new product concept. Through an iterative process, in which all project stakeholders are involved, a future-proof concept has been developed. The final design has been prototyped and evaluated by target users, proving the concept to be promising.