Design for a mobile application to extend the lifetime of household appliances in the circular kitchen of the future

Abstract

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.