Design for a mobile application to extend the lifetime of household appliances in the circular kitchen of the future
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Examensarbete för masterexamen
Program
Publicerad
2021
Författare
Li, Siqi
Peng, Lujia
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Sammanfattning
The linear economic model, which is known as throw-away economy is where people
consume single-use products and throw them away if no longer functional. Linear
business models may be profitable in the short run, but over time, they will expose
companies to market, operational, legal, and business risks. This thesis project an swered the research question of How to design for a mobile application that facilitates
circularity in the usage of ATAG kitchen appliances and promotes users’ sustain able behaviors Around this key question, new mobile app features are created for a
circular service. In the end, the thesis concludes the learnings after employing the
interaction design research method research through design.
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Ämne/nyckelord
Circular economy, Mobile app design, interaction design, research through design, prototype