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New materials in industrial design

Abstract:
The research explores the use of sustainable materials in industrial design to reduce environmental impact and integrate smart technologies into the design process, aiming to create more intuitive, durable, and accessible products. A key aspect is a deeper understanding of form, function, and user interaction, which are essential factors in prototyping and defining product lifecycles within the framework of new industrial standards.

Main objectives:

  • To promote the use of sustainable and durable materials and practices to minimize environmental impact.

  • To optimize construction processes in industrial design to reduce costs and enhance product competitiveness in the market.

Research content:
This research addresses the evolving field of industrial design, with a focus on integrating sustainable materials and smart technologies to meet contemporary environmental challenges. By prioritizing eco-friendly materials, the research aims to establish practices that not only minimize environmental impact but also enhance product durability and extend their life cycle. The forward-thinking approach of merging aesthetics, functionality, and is at the heart of modern industrial design.

A core element of the research is the optimization of design processes to improve manufacturing efficiency. The goal is to streamline these processes to lower production costs while maintaining high-quality standards, thereby increasing the competitiveness of final products in the market. This approach is especially relevant as the industry moves towards sustainable practices, where balancing cost efficiency with environmental responsibility is key to success.

Furthermore, the research places a strong emphasis on user interaction within the design process. Integrating smart technologies enables the creation of more intuitive and accessible products that can adapt to evolving user needs over time. This user-centered focus is essential for defining product lifecycles and ensuring alignment with the latest industry standards.

Overall, this research represents a comprehensive approach to combining sustainable materials, smart technologies, and optimized processes, resulting in products that are both environmentally sustainable and commercially successful.

Publications:
SOVJÁK, R.; TICHÁ, M.; FRIDRICHOVÁ, E. The Volumetric Method Describing the Life Cycle of Power Tools during Their Production with Different Ends of Life. Sustainability, 2022, roč. 14, č. 3, s. 1498-1498. ISSN: 2071-1050. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14031498

Partners and Collaboration:
Fachhochschule Salzburg, Design and Product management, Campus Kuchl, Markt 136a, AT – 5431 Kuchl, Austria.

Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Námestie slobody 19, 812 45 Bratislava, Slovakia.

Projects:
Sustainable design with tradition, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports – AKTION Austria-Czech Republic, 98p14, 2024.

Design and testing of prototypes of new MSR products, contract research, 2021.

Design with E. & K. tradition, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports – AKTION Austria-Czech Republic, AKTION 79p8, 2017.

Contact person:
doc. akad. soch. Ladislav Křenek, ArtD.