2013-05-21
exjobbspresentation 29 maj 10.00
MEDICAL COOLER - DEVELOPMENT OF A MODERN MEDICAL COOLER FOR PERSONAL USE
2013-05-29 10:00
ABSTRACT
The focus of the master’s thesis is to design a medical cooler for personal use with improved cooling capacity and improved reliability. The product segment was highlighted by friends prescribed with temperature sensitive biopharmaceuticals as to some extent reduce the quality of life. The mentioned experiences regarding the product indicated a product segment with poor performance and aesthetics. The insufficient cooling capacity of the medical coolers was especially experienced on long duration travels. It had sometimes lead to a state where the medication, which are to be taken regularly, was left at home during the sojourn even though the health was put at risk.
The product development was approached by an iterative process, which was initiated with a thorough literature and user study in order to define the system surrounding the product and the demands put on the medical cooler. Several concepts of medical coolers were created in order to explore, study and identify the different areas of potential product improvements. The concepts were analysed and evaluated using prototypes and other methods in order to select a final concept. As the final concept was translated from sketches to CAD models the concept went through an iterative refinement process. In order to properly evaluate the cooling capacity and user experience of the final concept, a functional prototype was created.
The final concept, Away, features a reliable medical cooler specifically designed for injection pens with biopharmaceutical substances. Away possess an improved design that extends the cooling time and enhances the overall user experience both by intuitive layout and appealing appearance. The design of Away is adapted to the use scenario of aircraft travelling and is developed to be easy to handle during the entire travelling scenario.
The findings of the master’s thesis indicate that there is great potential of improving the cooling capacity and user experience within the area of medical coolers. The thesis also demonstrates the possibility to take an important step towards improving the everyday life and patient security for users prescribed with biopharmaceuticals.
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Föreläsare Sofia Alvenby & Mikaela Rehnmark
Arrangör Product and Production Development
Tid 2013-05-29 10:00
Sluttid 2013-05-29 11:30
Plats TD-sem, A-building, Sven Hultins gata 6, 4th floor
Campus Johanneberg
Kontaktuppgifter
Oskar Rexfelt
Design & Human Factors
+46317723639
2013-05-20
exjobbspresentation 28 maj 10.00
CLOTHES FOR THE OPERATOR OF THE FUTURE - DEVELOPMENT OF WORK WEAR FOR SWEDISH INDUSTRIES FOR THE YEAR 2020
2013-05-28 10:00
Abstract: The work was performed for the Department of Product and Production Development at Chalmers University of Technology within the framework of the Operator of the Future, a project funded by Vinnova. The Operator of the Future Project aims to explore the needs and requirements of the industrial operator in the year 2020, and how the value adding processes can be supported. The project identified the ability to change and development of processes as key factors for success in the future. While the industry has an ever-increasing need for trained professionals, the proportion of the population who are willing to work within the industry in general is decreasing, and the part that are educated to work in industry is decreasing as well. Young people today say that they want to work in teams, with few position limits, and with an opportunity to be creative in their work. Today’s industries do not allow these aspirations, and the clothes aid in cementing that image.
The thesis explores how the population and industry conditions change for the year 2020, and what role work wear can have in that change. Today’s manufacturing industries were investigated through literature studies, observations and interviews. The symbolic and physical functions of today’s work wear, and the desired functions for 2020 were examined. By identifying two typical work environments and putting them in relation to the work wear currently used, the realization was reached that today’s clothing is inappropriate. In the first environment, the clothes are significantly better than they need be, and in the second they are considerably worse than they need to be.
Key factors for successful work wear were identified for users, economy and the environment. A need to investigate a number of currently not available dynamic anthropometric measurements was identified. The project resulted in a concept for future work wear, where a version of office clothes with improved mobility can be used in the first typical environment. These clothes have improved mobility compared to current work wear while they are better adapted to the conditions that actually exist in the industry. By allowing the appearance of operators and managers to converge, cooperation is facilitated which is desired by the future labor force. Concurrently, it may change the erroneous image which many have of the industry: that it is heavy, dirty and dangerous.
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Föreläsare Alva Mårdsjö
Arrangör Product and Production Development
Tid 2013-05-28 10:00
Sluttid 2013-05-28 12:00
Plats TD-sem, Sven Hultins gata 6, A-building, 4th floor
Campus Johanneberg
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Anna-Lisa Osvalder
Design & Human Factors
+46 31 772 36 43
2013-04-24
exjobbspresentation 6 maj 10.00
FROM FUNCTION TO PRODUCT
2013-05-06 10:00
This paper has looked at the existing market of small electric utility vehicles from a user perspective in order to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the different actors on this emerging market. The aim is to apply this knowledge on the development of a new generation of small utility vehicles that are capable of complementing a regular car. As this project is focused on a practical solution, the outcome is not a design study but rather a prototype ready design proposition for an existing company.
The finished concept is presented in two stages were the latter is an adaptation of the design suited for a prototype series. The most significant improvements were made through better user adjustability both regarding ergonomics and functionality. This combined with a distinct brand identity and production feasible concept will ensure that the vehicle is welcomed by its future customer.
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Föreläsare Tobias Adolfsson, Patrik Andersson
Arrangör Product and Production Development
Tid 2013-05-06 10:00
Sluttid 2013-05-06 11:30
Plats Room A4H, A-building, Sven Hultins gata 6
Campus Johanneberg
Kontaktuppgifter
Ralf Rosenberg
Design & Human Factors
+46 31 772 48 11
2013-04-08
exjobbspresentation 17/4 13.00
ALTER THE WHEELCHAIR - A RIGID FRAME WHEELCHAIR FOR RUGGED TERRAIN IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
2013-04-17 13:00
Abstract:
This project was carried out in collaboration with Whirlwind Wheelchair International; a San Francisco based non-profit social enterprise dedicated to improve the lives of people with disabilities in the developing world. It was initiated to develop an adult active manual wheelchair compatible with the social, physical and economic conditions that currently characterize the situation in semi-urban environments in developing countries. The new wheelchair design should also promote an increase of social integration of people in need of wheelchairs in semi-urban environments in developing countries.
The project was characterized by extensive work abroad, including four weeks of concept development and prototyping at Whirlwind’s headquarters in San Francisco, CA, and two and a half weeks of user trials in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The feedback from these studies was later translated into user requirements and technical specifications, which formed the base of the final result - a new wheelchair prototype, which through its innovative design offers a solution that previously have never been seen by wheelchair riders in developing contexts.
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Föreläsare Erik Ohlson & Christian Bremer
Arrangör Product and Production Development
Tid 2013-04-17 13:00
Sluttid 2013-04-17 15:00
Plats room VF, A-building, Sven Hultins gata 6
Campus Johanneberg
Kontaktuppgifter
Ralf Rosenberg
Design & Human Factors
+46 31 772 48 11
2013-04-02
exjobbspresentation 12/4 13.00
DEVELOPMENT OF A DEMONSTRATION TOOL FOR BONE ANCHORED HEARING AIDS
2013-04-12 13:00
Abstract
The Master Thesis project “Development of a Demonstration Tool for Bone Anchored Hearing Aids”, by Ellen Hultman and Samantha Lütkeman Pukala, was carried out at the department of Product and Production Development at Chalmers University of Technology. The project has been performed in collaboration with Cochlear BAS situated in Mölnlycke Sweden.
Bone conducted hearing is an alternative when single sided deafness, conducted hearing loss or a mixture of the two occurs. The bone anchored hearing aid provided by Cochlear, called BAHA, consists of three parts and require a surgical procedure to be implemented.
The project to come up with a new design of a demonstration tool was initiated as Cochlear defined a number of barriers to why patients refrain from the aid even though perceiving improved hearing. In addition new solutions to the BAHA system will soon enter the market, which is why the company requested a new way to promote the BAHA system options.
The final concept is a handheld product facilitating the conversation between the audiologist and patient. By interaction opportunities the tool promotes the patient to take a more active role during the counseling situation, aiming to create an understanding and build a relationship to the product. To overcome preconceptions the demonstration tool clearly and simply presents the different parts of the BAHA system in relationship to placement by an ear. A soft asymmetric grip creates attention and subtle colors and shapes support the presentation of hearing aid.
Research for the design was done through interviewing audiologists working with the BAHA system and observing patients during BAHA consultations. Analyzing company core values, communication strategy and competitors in addition resulted in a context analysis. The analysis set the foundation for an idea generation to meet all needs and move design focus from being technology driven to softer values. Several concept evaluations together with Cochlear representatives resulted in a final result where materials, manufacturing, use experience, and visual appearance have been accounted for.
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Föreläsare Ellen Hultman and Samantha Lütkeman Pukala
Arrangör Product and Production Development
Tid 2013-04-12 13:00
Sluttid 2013-04-12 15:30
Plats room VV33, Sven Hultins gata 6
Campus Johanneberg
Kontaktuppgifter
Ralf Rosenberg
Design & Human Factors
+46 31 772 48 11
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