Abstract
Context technique, problem-based learning processes and the search for innovative and socially sustainable solutions were the foundation for the products and systems developed in project 2 of the Master in Industrial Design at the University of Beira Interior. These outcomes and the underlying challenges presented in this paper as case studies allowed a better understanding of the design process and the perception of the importance of teamwork, group discussions and individual reflection at each step of the way. Experimentation exercises by trial and error and rapid iteration with effective results, from research to production, show the reinforcement of creative skills, critical analysis of the environment and capacity for modelling and production under the inclusive perspective.These gained conceptual and operative resources, resulting from the proposed experiences and challenges, were explored in multiple layers of experience and scales of human interaction resulting in new inclusive and sustainable solutions for play and moving in the mountains. The outputs of the design process emerged from using endogenous resources, cultural practices, and accessible technologies as a strategy to foster a new outdoor lifestyle of conviviality, a nature-based balance and understanding and personal and social well-being in a unique and beautiful environment.
Presenters
Octávia Chélsea Mota dos SantosStudent, Universidade da Beira Interior, Universidade da Beira Interior, Castelo Branco, Portugal Eduardo Gonçalves
Assistant Professor and Researcher, Unidade de Investigação em Design e Comunicação (UNIDCOM/IADE), IADE, Faculdade de Design, Tecnologia e Comunicação - Universidade Europeia, Lisboa, Portugal Ana Margarida Ferreira
Assistant Professor with Habilitation in Design, Arts - Design, LabCom and Universidade da Beira Interior, Castelo Branco, Portugal Mariana Francês Silva Costa
Student, Masters, Universidade da Beira Interior, Castelo Branco , Portugal
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
CONTEXTUAL RESEARCH PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING DESIGN-DRIVEN INNOVATION INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ACCESSIBILITY
