Essays about: "participatory design technology"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 132 essays containing the words participatory design technology.

1. 1. A participatory approach to eliminating Musculoskeletal disorder risk factors in a paper industry workflow : Developing an assisting tool for paper industry workers by exploring work tasks through participatory design activities

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Johan Lindqvist; [2024]
   Keywords : Participatory design; Collaborative design; Workshop facilitation; Ergonomics; Musculoskeletal disorders; Antropometrics; Design thinking; Industrial design engineering; Work safety; Deltagande design; Participativ design; Co-design; Workshopfacilitering; Ergonomi; Belastningsergonomi; Antropometri; Design thinking; Industrial design engineering; Arbetsmiljöarbete;

   Abstract : This project was implemented as a Master thesis project in Industrial design engineering (IDE). In collaboration with Billerud Karlsborg, the project was initiated to develop proposal for a technological solution for eliminating a manual handling work task in the production line for coated paper products. READ MORE

3. 2. Potential and Limitations of the Sketch Map Tool in the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Kimon Letzner; [2024]
   Keywords : Disaster risk reduction; Participatory action research; Community risk mapping; International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement; Colombia; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In disaster risk management, participatory mapping (PM) closes spatial data gaps in communities by integrating local risk knowledge. The thesis examined the potential and limitations of the Sketch Map Tool (SMT) as a PM tool for community-based disaster risk reduction (DRR) through an International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement case study. READ MORE

4. 3. Designing for the Distracted : A User-Centered Approach to Explore and Act on the User Experiences of People with Short Attention Spans

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Matilda Rydén; [2023]
   Keywords : User-centered design; Attention span; User experience; Participatory design; Autobiographical design; Exploratory design; Workshops; Användarcentrerad design; Uppmärksamhetspann; Användarupplevelse; Deltagande design; Självbiografisk design; Utforskande design; Workshops;

   Abstract : Short attention spans are a growing phenomenon, impacting users in their daily interactions with technology. While there have been studies in the field of HCI on how to design for directing or maximizing user attention, few have focused on users with short attention spans and their felt experiences. READ MORE

5. 4. InclusiveRender A metaverse Engine prototype to support Accessible Environments for people with ASD

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Oscar Borg; Niklas Enberg; [2023]
   Keywords : metaverse; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Virtual Reality; Immersive Learning; Personalised Learning; Machine Learning; Accessibility;

   Abstract : The metaverse has seen increased usages in its capabilities as an educational tool by immersing users in virtual scenarios. This technology is inaccessible for user groups that require higher degrees of accessibility and personalization, as most metaverse implementations do not adjust to the user’s needs. READ MORE

6. 5. Big Data Visualization in Extended Reality

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för designvetenskaper

   Author : Trevina Litchmore; Mahnaz Wahidi Taher Ahmad; [2023]
   Keywords : Immersive Analytics; Big Data; Virtual Reality; Co-design; Participatory Design; Data Visualization; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Effectively utilizing Big Data can be a challenge for many companies. Due to its volume, many aspects of the data processing pipeline such as storage, retrieval and usage may quickly become problematic. For example, it could be difficult identifying the relevant metrics when analyzing a service failure. READ MORE