Orchestrating acts of kindness: An exploratory framework for designing beneficial kindness interventions
December 2025
Acts of kindness can enhance well-being for both actors and recipients. Consequently, numerous products and technologies have been created to foster such behaviors. However, existing design interventions...
Emotional fidelity in AI-Generated music: A comparative analysis of conveyance and induction across models and modalities
December 2025
The introduction of Generative Adversarial Networks has accelerated the development of AIGC, enabling creative assistance or even replacement in various fields including music. However, while AIGC-based...
An intelligent school bus safety system: Integrating customer journey map and semiotic approach to product architecture design
December 2025
Ensuring children's safety and improving their riding experience on school buses is a critical challenge for intelligent transportation systems worldwide. However, existing school bus safety designs...
Investigating the impact of crowded train commuting on cognitive load: A pilot study
December 2025
Overcrowding is a common challenge faced by public transport systems in many megacities around the world. Commuting in a crowded environment will not only generate physiological discomfort but also...
Get older adults involved: Participatory design of assistive robots for older adults using the Context-based Design Toolkit (CoDeT)
June 2025
Socially assistive robots (SARs) have the potential to significantly enhance the quality of life for older adults by addressing their unique needs and challenges. This study employs a Context-based...
Influence of color and icon encoding themed HMl on trust calibration in automated vehicles
June 2025
Conditional driving automation, also known as SAE Level 3 automated driving, allows drivers to perform non-driving related tasks NDRT when certain conditions are met without the need for constant monitoring....
Comparative analysis of AIGC-assisted and conventional design approaches in car seat design
June 2025
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology, the application of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) in the realms of creativity and design is becoming increasingly...
Optimization method for control panel layout of manned submarine vehicle based on genetic-ant colony algorithm
June 2025
Traditional computer-aided design methods for the control panel layout of manned submersibles commonly use interactive input and modification, which cannot support a global optimization process. To...
The cognitive acceptance of generative AI image tools based on TPB-TAM model and multi-theory integration
June 2025
The rapid development and application of generative AI image tools are profoundly reshaping the landscape of image generation. As a primary user group, designers' acceptance of these tools directly...
Short-term effects of static and dynamic lighting on sleepiness and task performance in simulated enclosed spaces
June 2025
With the rapid advancement of manned spaceflight and deep-sea exploration and the development of planetary habitats and future underground facilities, research on environmental factors within enclosed...
A product appearance design method based on artificial intelligence generated content
June 2025
This study proposes a product appearance design method that integrates advanced Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) tools such as ChatGPT and Midjourney, aimed at assisting the design process...
Exploring opportunities for online pharmacy design for Moroccan citizens
December 2024
In countries with limited digital capabilities such as Morocco, the adoption of electronic services faces significant challenges owing to limited awareness and prevalent apprehension among the local...
Evaluating the alignment of AI with human emotions
December 2024
Generative AI systems are increasingly capable of expressing emotions through text, imagery, voice, and video. Effective emotional expression is particularly relevant for AI systems designed to provide...
A multi-criteria fusion-based pose estimation method for civil aircraft maintenance operation tasks
December 2024
To solve the problems of subjectivity, low feasibility, and use of a single assessment index in the traditional load assessment for civil aircraft maintenance (CAM) tasks....
Color preferences of home learners for online companion learning videos
December 2024
During the post-pandemic era, online companion learning videos have become a cornerstone of home-based education and provide learners with a sense of companionship while addressing their emotional and...
AEC perceptions on DFMA collaboration and supporting technologies for prefabricated housing in Australia and New Zealand
December 2024
This paper presents survey results regarding Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) professionals' perceptions about Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) collaboration for prefabricated...
VibroYoga: Improving muscle localization for older adults in video-guided yoga practice
December 2024
Yoga, a practice aimed at enhancing bodily awareness and control, is increasingly being adopted by older adults through video-based instruction. However, the absence of physical touch from the instructor...
Ergonomic design of safety protective wearables in confined space operations
December 2024
This paper introduces a design methodology that integrates Systems Theoretic Accident Modeling and Process (STAMP) with ergonomics to address the limitations of current safety protective wearables in...
Publisher's notice
December 2024
Design interventions for sustainable eating: Case studies across UK and China
June 2024
The promotion of sustainable and healthy eating habits plays a pivotal role in enhancing the overall sustainability of food systems and addressing environmental pressures. Defined by the World Health...
Design of plant protection unmanned aerial vehicles: Quantitative research and virtual simulation
June 2024
To enhance people's perceptions of agricultural machinery and elevate agricultural equipment to a high-end status, this paper proposes a product design evaluation process based on quantitative theory...
Design as an agent of narratives: A matrix and framework for incorporating narratives into design processes
June 2024
Narratives are a deep-rooted channel for expressing and communicating individual and collective human experiences, perceptions, and interpretations of reality. As agents of material culture and embodiment,...
Effects of color temperature and time gradients on visual fatigue recovery in closed cabin
June 2024
The working environment of a closed cabin is particularly prone to inducing visual fatigue among visual display terminal (VDT) operators. Once visual fatigue symptoms set in, the limited space of the...
Research on assist design strategy of electric garden tools driven by data and intelligence
June 2024
This study proposes an artificial intelligence (AI) assited design strategy for electric gardening tools, focusing on direct interaction between workers and tools. Using electric pruning shears as a...
