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Reducing uncertainty regarding customer expectations for a sustainable car interior design integrated in a data-informed design approach

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

Bastian Quattelbaum ,
Lara Amelie Geiger ,
Kostas Stylidis  and
Rikard Söderberg
Bastian Quattelbaum*
Affiliation:
Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Lara Amelie Geiger
Affiliation:
Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Kostas Stylidis
Affiliation:
Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden Intended Future AB, Sweden
Rikard Söderberg
Affiliation:
Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
*
bastian.quattelbaum@hs-niederrhein.de

Abstract

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Sustainability is influencing the automotive industry. Car manufacturers are increasingly prioritizing sustainable materials. The production of these still pose environmental challenges. This paper addresses the trends related to sustainable car interiors. It emphasizes the importance of understanding how customers perceive these new materials. Seven in-depth interviews were conducted, followed by a survey with 106 participants to obtain generalized insights. The results will reduce the uncertainty regarding customer expectations for sustainable car interiors.

Keywords

sustainabilitysustainable designcharacteristics and propertiesmaterial engineeringdata-informed design

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Design Methods and Tools
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 693 - 702
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