Advances in Design, Music and Arts III

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Interior and Product Design

   1. Frontmatter

   2. Designing the Future: Bioneurodesign and the New Frontier of Human-Centric Innovation

      Maria João Félix

      Abstract

      Bioneurodesign™ is an innovative interdisciplinary field combining biodesign, neuroscience, and systemic design thinking to foster human-centric innovation. This study employs a six-stage methodology encompassing identification, speculation, observation, implementation, acceleration, and expansion to create designs aligned with human neurological responses and sustainable practices. Using advanced artificial intelligence, this approach personalizes and enhances the design process. The findings highlight the potential of this methodology to transform design practices, enhance human well-being, and promote environmental sustainability. Key results include enhanced user experience through neuro-responsive design elements and sustainable product lifecycles, paving the way for responsible innovation in diverse applications. The study demonstrates that integrating neurofeedback and AI-driven personalization in the design process can lead to more effective and user-centric products. Furthermore, the commitment to ecological integrity through sustainable materials and practices underscores the dual focus on human and environmental health, making this framework a comprehensive approach for future design innovations. This interdisciplinary approach promises significant advancements in various fields, including healthcare, architecture, and consumer electronics, by creating products that are not only functional but also emotionally and cognitively resonant with users.

   3. Design for E-commerce Sustainability: Contribution to a Sustainable Proposal for Supermarket Delivery Services

      João Tinoco, Cláudia Lima, Rui Mendonça

      Abstract

      In recent years, there has been substantial growth in e-commerce services. Regarding food retail services, several requirements and peculiarities for product preservation during transport cause excessive consumption of single-use plastics, which can be harmful to the environment. The aim of this study is to contribute to sustainable solutions for supermarket e-commerce services, replacing single-use plastics with reusable equipment with high longevity. Mixed methods were applied for this study including a participant observation of a real-operations context test of the proposed solution in the store of Continente in Aveiro, where the picking and expedition processes were evaluated with extensive data collection. The solution comprises a set of components designed to adapt to the equipment currently used in Continente, as well as many other supermarkets worldwide. It is expected that this solution will contribute to a significant reduction in single-use packaging materials, such as plastic bags and protective, spill-resistant plastic packaging. In addition, the designed components improve product protection during transport, ensuring their physical integrity. The results of a real-operations test, coupled with the collaboration of designers, engineers and experienced operation employees of Continente Online, substantiate this proposal as a viable solution, providing important improvements to the service.

   4. Regenerative Spaces for Hospitality Exploring Innovative Design Strategies for Sustainable Tourism Experiences

      Elena Elgani, Rosanna Caldarella, Giulia Ettori, Davide Grasso, Elisa Schembri

      Abstract

      Contemporary tourism, particularly hospitality spaces, have a significant impact on natural ecosystems (U.N., 2023). This paper discusses how design can support the transition of space-product-service systems for hospitality into sustainable systems, with a focus on spaces. Employing a regenerative approach to manage the complexity of those systems, processes that restore biodiversity, repair damage caused by human actions, and regenerate natural ecosystems can be described. This will result in a net positive impact and the restoration of conditions that allow for the coexistence of plant, animal, and human species. In the first part, the paper presents a research-based approach that offers a conceptual framework for integrating design-oriented processes into the development of hospitality spaces in the tourism sector. The second part presents the development of a pilot case study, Hòstraka, a regenerative floating resort, using a design practice-based approach. This case study could serve as a practical example for stake-holders. Hòstraka, winning project of Sustainable Hospitality Challenge 2023, focuses on aquatic ecosystems due to the alarming state of water pollution and the importance of water for future water-based tourism. As a nature-inspired concept, the project combines a water filtration system to collect microplastics with immersive experiences for guests to encourage behavioral changes and establish a product-space-service system that enhances sustainability in tourism. The paper contributes to the advancement of sustainable tourism with a focus on hospitality spaces by introducing and improving design strategies that implement regenerative approaches to design for hospitality.

   5. The Relevance of Preserving the Matosinhos House as Cultural Heritage Using Virtual Reality

      Liliana Neves, Fátima Pombo

      Abstract

      The purpose of this article is to present and discuss a historical house project that was transposed into virtual reality, to be preserved as digital cultural heritage. The Matosinhos House, in Portugal, is part of a residential project designed by the architect Álvaro Siza Vieira in 1955–56, is the historical house that was chosen as case study. The article displays the historical significance of the project, as well as the method applied to transpose it into virtual reality. The goal is to promote access to digital cultural heritage based on reliable and accurate interpretation of the collected data.

   6. The Role of Ergonomics, Sustainability and Aesthetics in Product Design Process

      Hassan Sadeghi Naeini, Karmegam Karuppiah, Mahdiyeh Jafarnejad, Neda Shokranipour, Midya Abbasrouhollahi

      Abstract

      Nowadays, design plays a crucial role in the quality of life for all sorts of communities. Design as a general subject and product design as a specific discipline has a firm association with people’s daily life. Undoubtedly, aesthetics and ergonomics are known as the prominent factors for both producers and end users. Furthermore, sustainable development and design for sustainability play vital role in the design process and manufacturing systems. This descriptive study aims to develop a paradigm for product design based on a synergy between three main subjects: sustainability, ergonomics, and aspects of aesthetics in design. In this research, the data was gathered by literature review, assessment of the previous research works in Scopus, using VOSviewer to evaluate the gathered information, and Google form-based questing via a social network among undergraduate and postgraduate students in design disciplines. Assessment of 85 filled-out questionnaires by students, and read articles emphasized the rationale of firm association between Sustainability-Ergonomics-Aesthetics (SEA). Besides the relationship between design thinking and marketing was considered.

   7. Usability (US), User Experience (UX) and Methodological Procedures in User × Product Interaction Evaluations

      Luis C. Paschoarelli, Fernando Moreira da Silva

      Abstract

      The User × Product Interaction (UxPI) has aroused the interest of the production sector and academia in new studies and applications, mainly based in the field of Usability (US) and User Experience (UX). Discussions about the scope and skills of these concepts have expanded and can provide strong support for assessments of the UxPI, mainly in the field of product design. This study aims to analyze concepts and scopes of US and UX and their developments, and as a consequence, present some methodological parameters for evaluations on UxPI. The used methodology was Literature Review, crossing and bridging information in a trans and interdisciplinary way. The results present six methodological parameters: 1. State of the art and research question, 2. Characterization and variables of evaluation, 3. Ethical Aspects, 4. Sampling, 5. Definition of the evaluation instruments and procedures, and 6. Parameters for analysis and presentation of the results. These parameters can help professionals and researchers who are interested in UxPI assessments.

   8. Tubular Steel Furniture in Portugal: Towards Modern Design

      Ana Filomena Curralo, Helena Barbosa

      Abstract

      Originating from a study on Portuguese design history, this article explores into the emergence of tubular steel furniture in Portugal. The research review allowed identifying some influencing factors towards the earlier applications of tubular steel in Portuguese furniture. Through mechanized production, European standardized furniture assumed different roles in the living environment. Practicality and functionality trumped aesthetic beauty. The dissemination of the European modern style gained traction, significantly aided by the rising popularity of tubular steel furniture. Concurrently, certain Portuguese entrepreneurs began recognizing machinery as a pivotal instrument for production development. Beyond enabling mass production, machinery facilitated faster, more efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing, allowing for a diverse range of pieces in various materials. In Portugal, pioneers in this furniture typology were primarily driven by hygienic and economic trends, specifically in the realm of interior design for sanatoriums. In the 1930s, the imperative for social infrastructure to combat tuberculosis necessitated the fabrication of hospital furniture and equipment - chairs, armchairs, tables, and desks. This demand spurred the modernization of the metallurgical industry, resulting in the production of chrome-plated metal tube furniture to cater to national health programs. Evidently, the inception of metal tube furniture design did not originate from architects or decorators. Portuguese designers drew inspiration from foreign furniture catalogs, eventually popularizing the utilization of tubular steel in industrial production. Over time, metal became a staple in Portuguese industrial design due to its functional concerns and low production costs resulting from serial manufacturing. However, it wasn’t until the 1960s that metal furniture found its way into office settings, marking the onset of the first design collaborations within factories employing a structured design project methodology.

   9. The Ceramic Plate of the Medium/High Gastronomy Segment—Survey and Trends

      Maria João Mercês

      Abstract

      This study presents the results of a public survey, through a memory exercise, in relation to the ceramic plate presented in a tasting experience in the context of the medium/high segment of gastronomy in Portugal. The aim was to assess the choices that respondents make in relation to the visual characteristics of the ceramic plates used in the experiment. We used a qualitative methodology, with analysis and discussion of the results of the survey applied through an online questionnaire, and we observed that the colour of the ceramic plate is not regarded in favour of the material and shape, not because it is seen as irrelevant, but because it is inseparable from the whole. The study is interspersed with know-how inputs how from Portuguese ceramics industry; authors who have dedicated themselves to these areas; and contributions from interviewed chefs. We have learnt lessons from the intersubjective dimension, providing reflections for a better understanding of what customers retained from the ceramic plate through their opinions and preferences. And we set them against those ceramic models prevailing in this context, indicating paths/trends that designers and chefs can use in their projects.

   10. Exhibitor System

       Daniela Pedro, José Simão

       Abstract

       The present document introduces the “Exhibitor System” project. These display system are composed of a set of flat elements that allow the arrangement of bi and three-dimensional objects. Additionally, the system contributes to the dynamism and organization of exhibition spaces. The solution enables easy transportation and storage of components, considering that they are flat pieces constructed from lightweight materials. Assembly and disassembly are facilitated by adaptable interlocking mechanisms, without the need for any gluing or hardware. This project was financed by the INOVC + proof of concept, with ranking 2, and had a team of five researchers: Ana Alice Afonso (main investigator), Ângela Henriques, Daniela Pedro, Estrela Nunes and José Simão (Co-investigators).

   11. Nonconformist Jewels: Turn the Page Down

       Mónica Romãozinho

       Abstract

       An ecological perspective has forever changed our way of thinking and doing Design. The jewellery industry relates to social problems, on the other hand to aggressive environmental impacts on the planet and this issue stems both from the extraction of raw materials and from the manufacture of the jewels themselves. In this emergency context and considering the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN Agenda 2030, first we must ask why can jewellery be so special for us even in critical moments, and second if these materials are so fundamental to project jewellery for everyday life? We look at the jewel as an object that says something about us, the way we read ourselves, also about the way we position ourselves in the world, as an action of empowerment in it, as an affirmation of our cultural vision or even of argument against a dominant socio-economic context. But it is also necessary to (re)think this field in the image of what is happening in product design for instance, searching for strategic answers, producing less and with better quality (not necessarily expensive materials), and even equating the involvement of the user in the process, in the assembly for instance or in the transformation of the product or its maintenance. This engagement improves the value of the jewel, an object of emotions that can also reflect a critical point of view and not necessarily confined to traditional techniques and designs. We present, in this article, exploratory and nonconformist exercises that were materialized in objects that talk about the state of the world and climate change, about social relations, about a paradoxical individualism and freedom, a consequence of the so-called “hypermodernity” paraphrasing Lipovetsky.

   12. Soundscapes

       José Simão, Daniela Pedro

       Abstract

       The present investigation consists of the design of sound energy absorption panels with the aim of promoting well-being in both the aesthetic and acoustic aspects of the spaces where they are applied. The design project, titled “Soundscapes”, aims to contribute to the comfort of users by addressing the usage and enjoyment needs of spaces, resulting in favorable conditions for communication and minimizing the undesirable effects of reverberation. The dimensions of the panels have been carefully designed to adapt to different types of spaces, either through the repetition of a module or arranged individually, providing visual harmony. The construction of the panels involves a support made of black cork particleboard, onto which layers of 5mm cork particleboard are applied. The selection of these materials meets the product’s requirements, as they exhibit natural acoustic properties and have a warm surface, aligning with the environmental considerations demanded in today’s context. This project was financed by the INOVC+ proof of concept, in ranking 3 and had a team of five researchers: José Simão (main investigator), Ângela Henriques, Daniela Pedro, Estrela Nunes and Tiago Silva (co-investigators).