Concept evaluation of a new aircraft passenger privacy bubble using virtual prototyping

A Human-Centered Design framework

Journal article (2021)

Authors

G. Torkashvanda Florida Institute of Technology
M. Li Applied Ergonomics and Design - IDE
P. Vink Materials and Manufacturing - IDE
Research Group
Materials and Manufacturing (IDE) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2021 G. Torkashvanda, M. Li, P. Vink
DOI
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https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-208020
VR Virtual reality Human-centered design Prototyping Aircraft interior Desirability Concept evaluation Privacy bubble
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Published Date

2021

Language

English

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Faculty

Industrial Design Engineering

Department

Sustainable Design Engineering

Research Group

Materials and Manufacturing

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The Human-Centered Design methodology advocates VR prototyping, as an effective tool to evaluate concepts in a cost-efficient, time-saving way. It is the question of whether it works in the development of a product intended to increase privacy while flying. OBJECTIVE: The current study aims at the application of virtual reality on the evaluation of a new privacy bubble called PRIVA for the passenger cabin. METHODS: An interactive VR was created and aligned with the HTC VIVE headset. 40 participants took part in the experiment as well as in the post-experiment survey. RESULTS: The concept was in overall, desirable as it was perceived to be more private, comfortable, satisfactory, effective, and appealing to participants compared to the current seat experiences. It was also perceived as more satisfactory with regards to the activities. CONCLUSIONS: The VR was effective, although there are limitations, the product seems promising and should be developed further.