Produktkonzepte mit mehr als einem Zustand – eine Gestaltung, die sich vom menschlichen Verhalten ableitet.
Ziel des Kurses war es, ein Produkt zu entwerfen, das zwischen verschiedenen Zuständen wechselt, sich nahtlos in alltägliche Handlungen integriert und dabei menschliches Verhalten im Gebrauch widerspiegelt.
Produktlösungen spielen eine zentrale Rolle in unseren täglichen Gewohnheiten – sie passen sich Übergängen in Bereichen wie Haushaltsleben, Mobilität, Ernährung, Reisen, Hygiene usw. an. Sie prägen unser Handeln und machen durch ihre wechselnden Bedingungen Funktionalität und Herkunft sichtbar, wodurch unser Verständnis für ihre Bedeutung vertieft wird – und letztlich nachhaltigere Interaktionen gefördert werden.
Das Zusammenspiel von Produkten, ihren wandelnden Zuständen und unserer Wahrnehmung im Alltag eröffnet Chancen für nachhaltiges und anpassungsfähiges Design.
English:
Conditions – Product concepts with shifting states – shaped by and responsive to human behavior.
The goal of the course was to design a product that transitions between states, integrating seamlessly into daily interactions and reflecting human behavior in use.
Product solutions play a key role in daily habits, adapting to transitions in areas such as household life, transportation, nutrition, travel, hygiene, etc. They shape our actions and, through their changing conditions, reveal functionality and origins, deepening our understanding of their function and meaning—ultimately fostering more sustainable interactions.
The interplay between products and their shifting states and our perception of them in daily use offers opportunities for sustainable and adaptive design.
How might we create a safer feeling for women going home alone at night?
Nava is a physical product designed to work connected with an app on your digital device. By interacting with its various buttons, you not only change the conditions of the product, but also influence your emotional conditions.
It is not a weapon, but a supportive tool—helping you feel safer, more comfortable, and more confident on your way home. With its sleek aluminum body and colour-customizable top and bottom caps, Nava combines aesthetics with function. Its size fits perfectly in your hand, purse, or jacket pocket—making it the ideal companion for walking home alone.
ON/OFF BUTTON
As soon as you activate the product using the sliding switch, it automatically connects to the app. Your pre-selected emergency contacts receive a message with your live location and a notification that you’re on your way home. Nava features a USB-C charging port and offers the option to attach a wristband for secure and comfortable carrying.
ALARM-SIGNAL BUTTON
To deter a person or draw attention to yourself in case you get molestet, simply press the front button with your index finger. This triggers a loud alarm of 130 decibels from the speaker located on the top of the device. Thanks to this placement, Nava is suitable for both left- and right-handed users.
EMERGENCY BUTTON
In the worst case you can quickly and intuitively press this button with your thumb to send an emergency alert to the police. They will receive your live location along with your personal information. Your emergency contacts also will be notified to ensure help can reach you as quickly as possible.
APP-CONNECTION
The product is connected to an app, which contains location sharing, choosing emergency contacts who get contacted once you turn on the product and start walking home and also the opportunity to switch off the emergency button in case you pressed it accidentlly.