| dc.description | The objective of this project is to create a strategy for enhancing product longevity and combat premature product discard. Beyond product design, the approach involves systemic thinking to establish a robust support system.
By identifying user needs throughout the whole journey of furniture ownership, this project aims to emphasize preventative measures against premature product discard. To then demonstrate how these insights can be directly incorporated into product development.
The goal of this project is to adopt a holistic approach that integrates service design into product development. By identifying key service functions from the outset, the aim is to ensure that the resulting product seamlessly aligns with its support service. This approach enables the product to effectively leverage its support infrastructure, thereby maximizing its longevity and value to consumers.
This approach resulted in the combination of a support service and a modular lighting system for the home. The product leverages wood, an emotionally resonant material identified through user insights, to create a warm and inviting aesthetic. The modular design allows for various configurations, enabling users to customize the lighting to suit their needs and acumulate more pieces over time. Additionally, the modularity in combination with the support service ensures ease of repair, with replaceable parts that extend the product’s lifespan and maintain.
This project explored three interior design styles: Scandinavian, Mid-Century Modern, and 70s eclectic. Each style influenced the modular lighting system’s design, offering unique options. The Scandinavian style emphasized simplicity and natural materials, the Mid-Century Modern style focused on clean lines and organic curves, and the 70s eclectic style highlighted bold colors and geometric patterns. These varied styles demonstrate the product’s versatility and ability to integrate into diverse home environments. | en_US |
