New Commuting Experience
Luchowiec, Krzysztof (2013)
Lahden ammattikorkeakoulu
2013
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013052410714
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013052410714
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The self-assigned task for this graduation project was to look into the problem of daily commuting and urban transportation issues in Finland in order to envision a new, sustainable and enjoyable transportation solution accessible for all members of society.
The theoretical part comprised observations and analysis of local conditions, social aspects, technological research, and a literature study about emotional and sustainable design. Due to the great complexity of the issue and limited amount of time to conduct the research, this project gives only superficial understanding of the problem. However,
it is in-depth enough to create a totally new solution.
The project includes service design which I used as a basis for the vehicle
concept development. Such approach allowed me to create a consistent,
multi-layered vision of future transportation system.
The main emphasis of this design work has been put on creation of the vehicle concept which is the visual representation of the transportation system concept. The usability and accessibility aspects have been brought into focus I also paid a lot of attention to emotional aspect of design as I wanted to enhance the form with positive feelings and give the vehicle it’s own, distinguishable and affectionate character. Due to futuristic and conceptual nature of the project I did not attempt to solve all technological issues. The final result is a friendly looking autonomous vehicle concept called ‘Bot’, supported with a service presented in a storyboard. Together they stand for my vision of new commuting experience.
This project is also personal manifest of my own interests, opinions and
concerns about various issues (ecology, sociology, psychology, economics) In a way, it is a representation of design ideology that It want to represent. I believe that no matter what field designer is focused on, he should always understand the bigger picture and make carefully considered decisions. This work also shows how challenging it is for a lone
designers to find the right answer for such complex problem as transportation system. It leads me to a conclusion, that such projects should be carried in teams of experts from different fields. Therefore this project should be seen as just an inspirational material for city planners and vehicle manufacturers to consider, not a turn-key solution.
The theoretical part comprised observations and analysis of local conditions, social aspects, technological research, and a literature study about emotional and sustainable design. Due to the great complexity of the issue and limited amount of time to conduct the research, this project gives only superficial understanding of the problem. However,
it is in-depth enough to create a totally new solution.
The project includes service design which I used as a basis for the vehicle
concept development. Such approach allowed me to create a consistent,
multi-layered vision of future transportation system.
The main emphasis of this design work has been put on creation of the vehicle concept which is the visual representation of the transportation system concept. The usability and accessibility aspects have been brought into focus I also paid a lot of attention to emotional aspect of design as I wanted to enhance the form with positive feelings and give the vehicle it’s own, distinguishable and affectionate character. Due to futuristic and conceptual nature of the project I did not attempt to solve all technological issues. The final result is a friendly looking autonomous vehicle concept called ‘Bot’, supported with a service presented in a storyboard. Together they stand for my vision of new commuting experience.
This project is also personal manifest of my own interests, opinions and
concerns about various issues (ecology, sociology, psychology, economics) In a way, it is a representation of design ideology that It want to represent. I believe that no matter what field designer is focused on, he should always understand the bigger picture and make carefully considered decisions. This work also shows how challenging it is for a lone
designers to find the right answer for such complex problem as transportation system. It leads me to a conclusion, that such projects should be carried in teams of experts from different fields. Therefore this project should be seen as just an inspirational material for city planners and vehicle manufacturers to consider, not a turn-key solution.