Encouraging generosity

Turning everyday products into pro-social helping tools

Master thesis (2018)

Authors

L.R. Willemsen Industrial Design Engineering

Contributors

A.E. Pohlmeyer (mentor)
Jessica Slijpen (mentor)
Faculty
Industrial Design Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering
Copyright: © 2018 Loesie Willemsen
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Published Date

18-06-2018

Language

English

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Faculty

Industrial Design Engineering

Abstract

Pro-social helping activities are activities that are intended by the helper to mainly benefit the receiver. Research from WeHelpen showed that offering passive help through asking “if there is anything I can do, please let me know” does not often result in the helping behavior. Asking for help is difficult because it does not fit in the idea of being autonomous and self-reliance.
In this thesis, tools are developed to encourage people to actively perform the helping behavior. These tools consist of awareness, guidance and triggers. They are implemented in daily life products, to inspire, guide and remind people to perform the helping behavior.