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An Approach For Designing Tech-Driven Innovative Products with a Focus On Improving Early Adoption 

An, Xin (2021-08-02)
A variety of emerging technologies have become an essential feature of our time. Today’s designers not only need to design products but also should serve as a bridge between these technologies and human life. Part of the ...

An Approach for Researching the Relationship Between Physical Design Characteristics Through Eye Tracking and Kansei Evaluation of Products 

Shen, Junyi (2019-04-24)
Kansei engineering is widely used to explore the relationship between design elements and consumer Kansei, however, the methodology of conducting Kansei research and developing new design is still needed to be completed. This ...

An Approach for Teaching Children Swimming Through Product Design 

Neu, Jerrick (2023-12-07)
This thesis looks to explore and employ a new approach of teaching swim to children through product design and play. By observing a child’s play and learning habits, a design tool will be developed to teach a child to swim ...

An Approach for The Development of Low Cost Prosthetic Limbs with 3D Printing Technology 

Mei, Zhe (2015-07-27)
After limb amputation, the stump muscle needs to define its shape for at least three to six months during atrophy to allow permanent prosthesis installation, but to some degree, there exist amyotrophy after the artificial ...

An Approach for the Enhancement of Military Combat, Performance and Personal Protective Equipment for Ground Troops 

Parker, Charles, III (2010-07-28)
From the Revolutionary War to the war in Iraq, individuals in this country have stood in order to protect their family, friends and beliefs. Though there are no certainties in life, people are bound to protect their ideals ...

An Approach for the Industrial Designer to Incorporate Virtual DIY Communities as a Resource in Product Design 

Lontz, W. Travis (2011-07-06)
Product development by industrial designers is an expensive, time consuming, risky process. It requires a significant dedication of resources and capital. However, the DIY community consistently produces innovative, unique ...

An Approach of Applying Abstract Art in Furniture Design for Mass Customization 

Mao, Jialing (2019-04-23)
This thesis defined abstract art, and study about art genres, the relationship with furniture design movements, the furniture components, mass customization and modular design process. Then conclude a way for designers to ...

An Approach of Applying One Specific Culture to Footwear Design Through Function and Fashion 

Li, Gengfu (2024-05-03)
Culture is a diverse, complex, and extensive concept. It includes all aspects of a society or group: living habits, language, expression, social consensus, rules, technical content, education system, knowledge structure, ...

An Approach to Assist Designers Collaborating with Scientific Researchers towards the Development of Experimental Tools and Practices 

Zhang, Yimeng (2019-04-23)
Since consumer experience shifts from mass consumption to context and personalization consumption, we are now focusing on the ecosystem of services, experience and solution instead of only paying attention to the product ...

An Approach to Bis(amino Acid)s Utilizing Dimethyl 2,4-bis(diazo)-3-oxoglutarate and Studies of Tris(2,6-dihydroxyphenyl)e, E = B, P. 

Guan, Lirui (2005-12-15)
When treated with a diazo transfer agent, dimethyl 3-oxoglutarate afforded a high yield of the bis(diazo) compound dimethyl 2,4-bis(diazo)-3-oxoglutarate, 33. The bis(diazo) compound, catalyzed by Rh2(OAc)4, reacted with ...

An Approach to Create a Commercially Successful Portable Electronic Audio Device Through Design and Marketing 

Elizabeth, Keller (2020-05-05)
Ever changing technologies and market conditions feed the need to continually research and update product design. Specifically, within the music technology sector, electronic audio devices (EAD) are advancing every year. ...

An Approach to Design a Stimulating Restaurant Environment And Experience that Informs and Inspires Its Patrons about Nature, the Environment, and Sustainability 

Phillips, Erin (2009-04-15)
In today’s society, there is a lack of environmental knowledge and a lack of environmental stewardship. Studies conducted by the National Environmental Education & Training Foundation (NEETF) have proven that these two ...

An Approach to Design a User-Friendly Set of Guidelines for Homeowners to Achieve Maximum Energy Efficiency in Existing Home Structures 

Johnson, Kerenza (2009-11-11)
Currently in America, there is a flood of information on how to “green” homes for energy efficiency. Despite this, there is no simple approach for homeowners to “go green”. As a result, homeowners are less likely to take ...

An Approach to Design for Enhancing Product Attachment Using Collectability 

Fondren, Noah (2023-12-06)
Products typically suffer from life cycles where they slowly die off immediately after release. Collectable products have the potential to lengthen these life cycles, occasionally achieving higher perceived values long ...

An Approach to Design Products Helping Children Develop Habits 

Zhang, Qianmo (2019-07-23)  ETD File Embargoed
Habits are important in our life. More than 40% of human’s daily behaviors are decided by their habits. Parents are always looking for ways to help their children build good habits. Therefore, products that can help children ...

An Approach to Design Sensory Furniture for Autism 

Wang, Xinyi (2021-07-14)
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the prevalence rate of autism in the United States nearly tripled from 2004 to 2020. The rapid rise in the number of autism diagnoses placesan economic burden on the United ...

An Approach to Design Small Living Space for Young People 

Chen, Meng (2019-07-24)  ETD File Embargoed
Due to the increasing population and urbanization, a small residence has become a good choice for many people, especially for the young people who have just entered the society in big cities. However, due to the limited ...

An Approach to Designing Playgrounds that Promote Game Play 

Plack, Holden (2013-12-04)
The time American children spend on average engaged in valuable play has been in decline over the past several decades. This trend is upsetting when considering the important role of play in the development of children. ...

AN APPROACH TO EVALUATING GESTURE BASED INTERACTION WITHIN THE SMART HOME FOR AN ELDERLY POPULATION 

Cao, Liang (2021-05-18)
With the development of technology, people are about to usher in artificial intelligence life. The use of innovative products can make people's lives more convenient, but new innovations often result in the creation of ...

An Approach to Improve Children’s Hospital Facilities by Incorporating a Play System with Stimuli that Allows for Imaginative Play to Aid in Children’s Development 

Stowers, Louisa (2009-05-20)
Hospitalization can be traumatic for both children and their families. Children require play in children’s hospitals because it is beneficial for their development and crucial for their healing process. Incorporating play ...