Routinen: Alltagsprodukte, die nachhaltiges Handeln intuitiv machen.
Die Studierenden entwickelten Alltagsprodukte, die nachhaltige
Verhaltensweisen nahtlos in tägliche Routinen integrieren und sie
somit intuitiv nutzbar machen.
Der Designprozess begann mit der Analyse des persönlichen Umfelds, um Potenziale für nachhaltige Interventionen zu erkennen. Aus diesen Beobachtungen leiteten die Studierenden zentrale Fragestellungen ab, die der Startpunkt für die Konzeptentwicklung waren. Ziel war es, zu erforschen, wie Gestaltung alltägliche Handlungen beeinflussen kann, um nachhaltiges Verhalten durch subtile, aber wirksame Designinterventionen zu fördern. Durch die kritische Auseinandersetzung mit der
Verbindung zwischen Produkten und Gewohnheiten entstanden Lösungen, die einfache Verhaltensänderungen hin zu nachhaltigem Handeln unterstützen.
Das Ergebnis sind Alltagsprodukte, die Routinen des täglichen Lebens auf subtile, aber wirkungsvolle Weise beeinflussen – sie lenken Handlungen, werden Teil gewohnter Abläufe und fügen sich nahtlos in das tägliche Leben ein. Indem sie diese enge Verbindung nutzen, zeigen die Projekte, wie Nachhaltigkeit zu einem selbstverständlichen Bestandteil des Alltags werden kann.
Durch sorgfältige Materialwahl, Gebrauchstauglichkeit und funktionale Innovationen entstanden Produktlösungen, die nicht nur praktische
Bedürfnisse erfüllen, sondern auch langfristig nachhaltige Gewohnheiten fördern.
Englisch:
Routines – Designing Everyday Products for Sustainable Habits –
The students designed everyday products that seamlessly integrate sustainable behaviors into daily routines, making them intuitive and effortless.
The design process began with finding inspiration in personal environments, allowing students to identify opportunities for intervention. From these initial observations, the team formulated central questions that led to design concepts. The goal was to explore how design can shape and influence daily actions, fostering sustainability through subtle yet effective interventions. By critically examining the relationship between products and habits, the designs encourage behavioral shifts toward sustainable actions without requiring conscious effort.
The results are everyday products that influence routines in subtle but powerful ways—guiding actions, embedding themselves into familiar patterns, and seamlessly integrating into daily environments. By leveraging this connection, the projects demonstrate how design can make sustainability an inherent part of daily life.
Through thoughtful material choices, usability considerations, and functional innovation, the students developed product solutions that not only fulfill practical needs but also encourage long-term sustainable habits.
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.