Abstract

ROYO, Marta; MULET, Elena; CHULVI, Vicente  and  GALAN, Julia. Surveying the Perception of the Environmental Advantages of an Adaptable Product. Ing. Investig. [online]. 2020, vol.40, n.1, pp.50-59. ISSN 0120-5609.  https://doi.org/10.15446/ing.investig.v40n1.76048.

The aim of adaptable design is to create products that can easily adapt to different needs. The objective if this study is to analyze the effectivenes in communication to promote an adaptable baby stroller, in order to know the user perception of the advantages derived from its adaptability, as well as the environmental ones, and if there is correlation between them. It is also intended to determine whether age or previous experience with this type of product can influence this perception. To this effect, a study with 54 participants has been conducted. Results show that users percieve the advantages and find the adaptable design interesting. Valuation of the advantages of the product is affected by previous user experience with the need for adaptability. Valuation of the environmental benefits is independent from the degree of experiense, as well as from the age of the participants (between 30 and 45 years old).

Keywords : survey research; product lifetime; sustainable consumption; adaptable designs.

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