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...
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...
Research on design thinking workshop based on protocol analysis: A case study of library usage scenarios
June 2024
Design thinking has a broad range of applications beyond the design field, such as in libraries. However, significant differences remain between designers and non-designers in using design thinking...
Component and resource expressions for trimming method based on Extenics
June 2024
Trimming is an effective tool for the iteration and simplification of product systems. Nonetheless, as product complexity continues to increase, current methodologies face challenges in efficiently...
Inside out: Addressing the “how” of data collection in experience design research applying introspective methods
December 2023
Introspective (or first-person) methods are carving out their niche in experience design research. Relevant epistemological conversations in recent years have led experience design researchers to appreciate...
Research on the influence of organizational form of inspirational information in conceptual design: Workload and creativity
December 2023
The relationship between information organization and innovation behavior is an important area of study, yet research on the behavior of designers in this regard is underexplored. This study experimentally...
A cross-cultural analysis of driving styles for future autonomous vehicles
December 2023
The success of an autonomous driving system largely depends on gaining the trust of its users and meeting their expectations for comfortable rides. However, the driver's expectation differs because...
Ergonomics assessment of the overhead maintenance of vehicle-mounted radar antenna using digital human modelling
December 2023
The maintenance of vehicle-mounted radar antenna (VMRA) is a typical overhead work by manual handling, where exertions, awkward postures and approaching the ends of range of motion are often necessitated....
