User Centered Concept Development of a Hybrid Ski Binding
Typ
Examensarbete för masterexamen
Master's Thesis
Master's Thesis
Program
Industrial design engineering (MPDES), MSc
Publicerad
2022
Författare
Ohlslöf, Anton
Ågren, Hampus
Modellbyggare
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to understand the strength and weaknesses of current hybrid ski
bindings, based on user centered research and benchmarking. Further on, to develop a high
performance binding concept, based on the identified market gaps and user insights. After
the conducted research a thorough market analysis and user segmentation could be
presented. These results were further synthesized into a product statement explaining what
the design concept set out to achieve:
The product should be a trustworthy and robust solution that provides the user with
full alpine performance and touring possibilities. Through a transparent construction
and self explanatory interactive features, the user should be able to seamlessly
switch between ride modes and spend as much time as possible skiing.
The resulting concept is in essence an alpine binding toe piece with a modular pintech
attachment positioned on top. It is a product with a separation of functions that embodies the
need for robustness and ease of use found throughout the research. Positive aspects of the
design are the low Stack height in Ski mode, multi-directional elasticity and easy changing of
modes. While the negatives are the high stack height in touring mode along with the
exposed pintech attachment in ski mode. The conclusion was therefore drawn that the
proposed solution is a viable option to bring to market, but the stack height in touring mode
needs to be further evaluated along with prolonged durability testing of a prototype strong
enough for the slopes.
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