Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/11147/13705
Title: Designing a driver environment for rigid inflatable boats using a user-centred design approach
Authors: Erkarslan, Özlem
Aşıcı, Burçin
Keywords: Boats
Data visualization
Ergonomics
Product development
User centered design
Driver environments
Product development process
Team members
Product design
Publisher: University of Buckingham Press
Abstract: Herein, the importance of design methods for a company’s competence in the commercial world and the importance of integrating design into the product development process in the initial stages are discussed. Notably, driver environments on current boats are not ergonomically designed. Hence, this study aimed at designing a new driver environment with improved ergonomics and user experience that is aesthetically compelling to the market. This study is based on a user-centred design approach, which implies that all team members participate throughout the product development process to create design value for users by crafting innovative solutions that satisfy their requirements. Consequently, a new console, seating unit, and hardtop design that consider the importance of ergonomics, user experience, and manufacturability are developed. These elements are not only integrated in a user-friendly manner but also provide improved maintainability and productibility. © 2022: The Royal Institution of Naval Architects.
URI: https://doi.org/10.5750/ijme.v164iA2.792
https://hdl.handle.net/11147/13705
ISSN: 1479-8751
Appears in Collections:Industrial Design / Endüstriyel Tasarım
Scopus İndeksli Yayınlar Koleksiyonu / Scopus Indexed Publications Collection

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