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2021 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
The Interplay of User, Context and Product in Everyday Design Behaviour
Authors : Soyoung Kim, Henri Christiaans, Chajoong Kim
Published in: State-of-the-Art Upcycling Research and Practice
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
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Abstract
As the world is facing persistent socio-ecological problems, more and more stakeholders are claiming sustainable approaches in various areas. In line with this, our research explored ways to help designers generate product features that communicate reuse and appropriation of daily products to stimulate sustainability. The focus was on the practice of reusing and/or transforming daily products by users—referred to here as everyday design (ED) which is a form of upcycling with some specific characteristics. Interviews with 100 participants were conducted to understand and measure the influence of user characteristics, product elements and context of ED. The study resulted in an overview of the factors that might trigger ED among users, the understanding of which can be integrated into new designs to extend products’ lifetimes. This could help designers find ways in which they can inspire and stimulate people to reuse their products and as such contribute to sustainable living.