Essays about: "design-research exploration"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words design-research exploration.

1. 1. Rocks in Vogue : on material flows within electronic devices

   University essay from Konstfack/Institutionen för design, inredningsarkitektur och visuell kommunikation (DIV); Konstfack/Industridesign

   Author : Giorgia Burzio; [2021]
   Keywords : Design research; Material flows; Electronics; Energy; Battery; Care; Waste; Recycling; Craft; Critique; Landscape;

   Abstract : Landscapes have been exploited and polluted by humans in order to obtain metals. Materials are treated as commodities: extracted, used inside our devices and appliances, then discarded as useless matter. The timespan of efficiency is shortened more and more due to obsolescence, material desire and constant innovation. READ MORE

3. 2. Connecting from a distance : Enhancing social connectedness among young adults experiencing loneliness in the COVID-19 pandemic

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Melika Ljutovic; [2021]
   Keywords : social connectedness; loneliness; young adults; COVID-19; pandemic; communication technology;

   Abstract : This thesis understands loneliness as a challenge to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The aim is to foster remote social connectedness among young adults experiencing loneliness in the context of a pandemic. READ MORE

4. 3. Well-being through creativity : A collaborative online platform for hobby illustrators

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Marie Kaiser; [2021]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This project explores how interactive technologies can support digital collaborations between hobby illustrators in order to foster their mental well-being through creative exchange, with special regard to physical distancing. The exploration of the design concept builds upon four main areas of theory: social connectedness in times of physical separation, the impact of creativity on mental health, design for collaborations and creativity through collaboration. READ MORE

5. 4. Burning material behaviour in hypoxic environments: An experimental study examining fire dynamics of composite materials in vitiated conditions

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

   Author : Robert Bray; [2020]
   Keywords : ORS; Fire engineering; hypoxic; polymers; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The progression of fire safety research has contributed to improving the guiding principles of standardised building design. Research making use of pure materials, once common in homes and workplaces, are less relevant as such materials are no longer as prevalent. READ MORE

6. 5. Voice assistants and railway passengers : A user-centered exploration of value creation opportunities in a railway service context

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Gustav Backhans; Douglas Driving; [2020]
   Keywords : Voice assistants; value; barriers; value creation; co-creation; user-centered design; design research; railway; trains; VUI; interaction design; experience prototyping; design probe; service design;

   Abstract : There is a current rising trend of using voice assistants (VAs) to perform tasks in new ways, and various companies are considering introducing them as part of their service propositions. One such company is the railway service provider SJ AB that is interested in understanding how a VA may benefit their passengers. READ MORE