User empowerment: Shaping Technology to change user behaviour_research & product design

Design research project about implementing smart devices to protect workers from respiratory diseases in coating plants and other industries using solvents. The research investigated the possible fields of application of such devices and design and prototyping of the smart device able to detect hazards and inform the user about the quality of the environment. In conclusion, the prototype was tested with workers in different industries to understand the applicability of such a device and the potential interest of the market.

Output of the project::: Report, Prototypes (physical and mobile app)

Research funded by::: BLS Group

Collaboration::: Politecnico di Milano Design Department and BLS Group

Year ::: 2018/2019

Context ::: Industry and Creative + Research | Academic