Towards a kansei-based user modeling methodology for eco-design

Francis Rasamoelina (1) , Carole Bouchard (1) , Améziane Aoussat (1)

1 LCPI - Laboratoire Conception de Produits et Innovation

We propose here to highlight the benefits of building a framework linking Kansei Design (KD), User Centered Design (UCD) and Eco-design, as the correlation between these fields is barely explored in research at the current time. Therefore, we believe Kansei Design could serve the goal of achieving more sustainable products by setting up an accurate understanding of the user in terms of ecological awareness, and consequently enhancing performance in the Eco-design process. In the same way, we will consider the means-end chain approach inspired from marketing research, as it is useful for identifying ecological values, mapping associated functions and defining suitable design solutions. Information gathered will serve as entry data for conducting scenario-based design, and supporting the development of an Eco-friendly User Centered Design methodology (EcoUCD).

Mots clés: Kansei Design; Experience Design; User Modeling; User Centered Design; Eco-design

Domaines: Sociologie; Mécanique [physics.med-ph]; Génie mécanique [physics.class-ph]; Génie mécanique [physics.class-ph]

Francis Rasamoelina, Carole Bouchard, Améziane Aoussat. Towards a kansei-based user modeling methodology for eco-design. International Journal of Affective Engineering, 2013, 12 (2), pp.337-348. ⟨hal-00962434⟩