A Physical Demonstrator Form for Experiential Material Characterization

Within product design, attention has grown toward experiential material characterization as a supplement to technical material characterization. Within the essential translation of subjective experiences of consumers into meaningful material data, this article investigates the need for a standardize...

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Published in:International journal of designed objects 2022, Vol.16 (1), p.19-48
Main Authors: Veelaert, Lore, Moons, Ingrid, Van Gogh, Dirk, Vleugels, Jochen, Du Bois, Els
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aesthetics
Bioplastics
Consumers
Flat plates
Product design
Recycled materials
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Summary:Within product design, attention has grown toward experiential material characterization as a supplement to technical material characterization. Within the essential translation of subjective experiences of consumers into meaningful material data, this article investigates the need for a standardized physical material demonstrator form that triggers consumers in holistic multimodal interactions, while minimizing the interference with product (function) and context associations. A stepwise and mixed method methodology is employed, consisting of six qualitative and quantitative studies with form experts, designers, and consumers in order to create and verify potential forms. Conclusively, the proposed demonstrator form is found more appropriate for experiential material characterization (of plastic materials, including recycled and bioplastics) than standard flat plates that are used in most experiments.
ISSN:2325-1379
2325-1395
DOI:10.18848/2325-1379/CGP/v16i01/19-48