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Why do we care? - Exploring product longevity

Lif, Erik LU (2024) IDEM05 20241
Industrial Design
Abstract
This project is an exploration of what product longevity is, the role of the user and how to design for a desired behaviour. This project is conducted through two parts. The first part aims to learn from professionals in the field through a study trip to Stockholm and Östersund, whereas the second part presents a chance to portray these findings through the development of a physical object in co-operation with Trangia. The factors found in the first part, that is believed to affect how we care for products, are many. For this realisation, three of the factors were selected to be reflected on and implemented in a physical object. Sharing, creating memories and telling stories. This project illustrates the importance of reflecting on user... (More)
This project is an exploration of what product longevity is, the role of the user and how to design for a desired behaviour. This project is conducted through two parts. The first part aims to learn from professionals in the field through a study trip to Stockholm and Östersund, whereas the second part presents a chance to portray these findings through the development of a physical object in co-operation with Trangia. The factors found in the first part, that is believed to affect how we care for products, are many. For this realisation, three of the factors were selected to be reflected on and implemented in a physical object. Sharing, creating memories and telling stories. This project illustrates the importance of reflecting on user behaviour as a designer to understand the implications of a relationship to a product and how this affects product longevity. The result is a concept for a large-scale alcohol stove, providing the opportunity to cook for more people, having something to gather around to tell stories and a platform for creating memories. (Less)
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author
Lif, Erik LU
supervisor
organization
course
IDEM05 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Product care, Longevity, User behaviour, Trangia, Metal spinning
language
English
id
9175392
date added to LUP
2024-09-25 12:03:11
date last changed
2024-09-25 12:03:11
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  abstract     = {{This project is an exploration of what product longevity is, the role of the user and how to design for a desired behaviour. This project is conducted through two parts. The first part aims to learn from professionals in the field through a study trip to Stockholm and Östersund, whereas the second part presents a chance to portray these findings through the development of a physical object in co-operation with Trangia. The factors found in the first part, that is believed to affect how we care for products, are many. For this realisation, three of the factors were selected to be reflected on and implemented in a physical object. Sharing, creating memories and telling stories. This project illustrates the importance of reflecting on user behaviour as a designer to understand the implications of a relationship to a product and how this affects product longevity. The result is a concept for a large-scale alcohol stove, providing the opportunity to cook for more people, having something to gather around to tell stories and a platform for creating memories.}},
  author       = {{Lif, Erik}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Why do we care? - Exploring product longevity}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}