Ideation using the "Design with Intent" toolkit: A case study applying a design toolkit to support creativity in...

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Automotive Engineering

Background:

• Everyday driving significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in developed countries.
• Mitigating anthropogenic climate change necessitates innovative solutions across various research fields.
• Reducing the environmental impact of transportation is a critical global challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the application of the "Design with Intent" toolkit for generating in-vehicle interface concepts.
• To design interfaces specifically aimed at reducing vehicle fuel consumption and emissions.
• To conduct a preliminary assessment of the generated interfaces for their potential to encourage behavioral change.

Main Methods:

• Utilized the "Design with Intent" toolkit to ideate and develop novel in-vehicle interface designs.
• Conducted a preliminary validation assessment of the generated interface concepts.
• Evaluated the potential of interfaces to influence driver behavior towards reduced fuel use.

Main Results:

• The "Design with Intent" toolkit facilitated a creative process for engineers in designing in-vehicle interfaces.
• Initial interface concepts were generated with the potential to reduce fuel use and emissions.
• The preliminary assessment indicated that the generated ideas hold potential value for encouraging behavioral change.

Conclusions:

• The "Design with Intent" toolkit is effective in supporting creative concept generation for eco-driving interfaces.
• Further evaluation and refinement of the developed interfaces are necessary.
• The study suggests a promising approach for using design toolkits to address environmental challenges in the automotive sector.