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  • Master Thesis
    The Effect of Human-Robot Interaction on Design and Use Process of Home Robots
    (Izmir Institute of Technology, 2022) Başoğlu, Ahmet Nuri; Tuğlular, Tuğkan; Tuğlular, Tuğkan; Başoğlu, Ahmet Nuri; 02.04. Department of Industrial Design; 03.04. Department of Computer Engineering; 03. Faculty of Engineering; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology; 02. Faculty of Architecture
    This thesis aims to develop a method that will enable the user to get maximum efficiency in using robots by establishing an accurate and effective interaction with the user of domestic service robots. Domestic home robots run in environments that vary significantly according to user preferences, unlike industrial robots that work in manufacturing areas under strict and customary rules, referring to the user and usage area. This situation introduces some challenges, especially for mobile domestic service robots such as robotic vacuum cleaners, to reach maximum efficiency. Hence, in this study, the customization of domestic service robots has been taken as the center according to users’ needs, preferences, and environmental factors. The Hybrid Model approach, composed of integrating the Dynamic Eco-Strategy Explorer Model and the Built-to-Order Model, has emerged and been designed to establish a well-structured relationship with the user in order to provide customization from the product purchase stage. The model consists of two interconnected main sections, with six steps in the first and four in the second. In addition, as another critical point, the Hybrid Model suggests that domestic robots be designed as modular and integrated components. At the same time, in this study, a digital web prototype for forming a robot vacuum cleaner named RoboCUD was designed in order to observe and analyze the effects of the Hybrid Model on the user. For analysis, data were collected using survey questions based on variables collected from a detailed literature review and interviews with existing users. On top of that, the customization part depends on the prototype website experience of the participants. An experimental survey study was conducted to learn about the possible effects of the model and people’s approaches to the use of robot vacuums. At the end of the study, the data were reported by applying different analysis methods.
  • Master Thesis
    Assessment of Inside Ears (cic) Hearing Aids Device, Major Issues and Solutions
    (Izmir Institute of Technology, 2019) Kraiem, Mejdi; Başoğlu, Ahmet Nuri; Başoğlu, Ahmet Nuri; 02.04. Department of Industrial Design; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    Hearing aids come from the widest medical sector that involves many other sectors that they work in collaborations with. A hearing aid demand work in many aspects starting from auditory, psychologic ergonomic and technologic etc. pushing forward the product to reply user’s personal needs. Through the evolution of the hearing aids, the design tends to be miniaturized in response to the psychology or the comfort side of patients and the market respond positively. Minimizing items would be great in several respects but would also higher risk to be lost. As long as the hearing aid’s industries looking forward to improving and idealizing the product there will be a long journey in the future to match technologies and innovative design to come over those issues, there will be a lot to criticize and work on. This study started with a literature survey in order to construct a clear idea about the item and their impact on the user with or without it and collect any potential technologies for better user experience. Later qualitative studies, an interview in depth and satisfaction survey, in which Interview in depth was done with some audiometrist collecting their preview from their patients. The Interviews where recorded. Then comes the satisfaction survey destinated to the users of hearing aids. In the satisfaction survey, we took into consideration if the user has tried both behind the ear and completely inside the ear to see if there is any remarkable preference or rejection between both items. To sum up, this study case is to collect any failure or issues that might face the hearing aids users in aim to put the light on some potential solution to enhance the experience of the users. So do to marketing demand to the miniature of hearing aids caused by the stigmatization of users, factors and facts like battery life, technologies, invisibility or secrecy of hearing aids and fear of losing it should be considered to enhance and improve the experience of hearing aids users.
  • Master Thesis
    Design of the Kiosk for More Effective Utilization in Hospital Queues
    (Izmir Institute of Technology, 2019) Bilen, Eren; Başoğlu, Ahmet Nuri; Başoğlu, Ahmet Nuri; 02.04. Department of Industrial Design; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    Nowadays, various queuing systems are applied in many medical institutions. These systems aim to perform consumer operations in a specific order and to prevent long waiting times. This study focusses explicitly on the queuing system that is present in the Blood Collection Unit of İzmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. It was stated that the touch screen kiosk called Phlerobo used in this system could not be used effectively and therefore service failures occurred. It is aimed to examine and redesign the kiosk interface and body design in order to use this system more efficiently. This study started with literature studies that will direct the new model to comprehend the importance of the system. Then, experimental methods such as field observation and interview studies were carried out. As a result of the recommendations developed to solve the problems of the current system, design suggestions were made, and these designs were visualized. Then the designs were tested to determine the appropriate design. For this purpose, the designs were presented to the user via survey and a special web application. Interface and body design were developed by determining the appropriate design with the data obtained from the tests. Thus, the redesigned kiosk was predicted to be used more effectively. It was determined that the design of the data obtained will be used more efficiently than the previous one.
  • Master Thesis
    Computer Aided Design Program "çizen" and Designers Interaction and Efficiency Analysis; Development of Intelligent Interface Suggestions
    (Izmir Institute of Technology, 2020) Zengin Bintaş, Gül Çiçek; Erkarslan, Önder; Erkarslan, Önder; 02.04. Department of Industrial Design; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    Software is not only a rapidly developing and indispensable tool today but also the most prominent driving force of digital transformation. Thanks to the innovation studies carried out in the software of these programs, the productivity growth is achieved in the design processes, and the errors arising from the design could be reduced to a minimum. In Turkey, since 2010, working on CAD development have been initiated; the domestic and national program called “ÇİZEN,” has been developed for sheet metal forming design. In this study, new techniques and innovative methods were performed in the ÇİZEN program, which was developed and personalized specifically to a particular sector and then, User Experience Survey was conducted. The study aimed to design a simple and intelligent interface by clearly determining the needs and expectations of sheet metal designers and the user's program experience. Within the scope of this objective, user experience surveys were conducted with the participation of 14 users. In this context, the users were asked pre-configured and open-ended questions, and by giving the users specific tasks, the focus points in the program were revealed with heat maps through the Eye Tracker device. As a result of the finalization of pre-test studies and obtaining eye-tracking data, the final-test phase was initiated; and after the general opinions about the program were received, System Usability and Nonverbal Pictorial Scale research was conducted. The data obtained from the research results were interpreted, evaluated, and suggestions were developed under three main headings: productivity, simplicity/functionality, and interface.
  • Master Thesis
    A Smart Mass Customization Design Tool: A Case Study of a Portable Ramp for Wheelchair Users
    (Izmir Institute of Technology, 2019) Doğan Kumtepe, Elvan; Başoğlu, Ahmet Nuri; Başoğlu, Ahmet Nuri; 02.04. Department of Industrial Design; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    This study focuses on exploration of wheelchair users’ expectations from portable ramps and their adoption factors, then correspondingly ofters a smart mass customization design tool. Briefly, portable ramps are generally used by wheelchair users, provide temporary solution to increase accessibility in their daily lives. Different types of portable ramps can be found in the market and their modifcation flexibility cannot go beyond just length modification, or they just allow to select some restricted width options. However, portable ramps are quite suitable for mass customization concept which can help to satisfy potential customer while being involved in design step. In this context, three research methods were applied; semi structured face-to-face interview, observation and experimental study. The constructs of survey were extracted from literature and patent reviews, then refined during interviews and observations studies. Wheelchair users answered a web-based survey with 72 quentions related with 35 constructs. The survey uncovered that personalization, flexibility and extension capability is highly demanded by wheelchair users. At the end of the study, a smart mass customization design tool has been developed which potential users or sales representatives are able to easily interact with to customize the portable namp. To this end, a case study is conducted with a rollable ramp which is designed and developed within the scope of 1512 - Entrepreneurship Multi-phase Programme (Teknogirişim Sermaye Desteği Programı) of The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey. The methodology and its implementation are described elaborately and example of a parametric smart customization tool design are illustrated in this study.
  • Master Thesis
    Izmir as a World Design Capital and Designing Izmir's City Brand
    (Izmir Institute of Technology, 2019) Baran, Tüzin; Tunç Fox, Ayça; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    In 2009, Izmir Metropolitan Municipality organized a Culture and Art Workshop and introduced a three-step vision with the contributions of professionals from different disciplines and people who love Izmir. It was envisaged that Ġzmir would be a city of design and innovation to create an attractive focus in the Mediterranean. In the last ten years, this vision has been adopted by officials in Izmir. This study aims to examine Ġzmir‘s city identity, design culture in Ġzmir and Ġzmir's World Design Capital candidacy, identify its deficiencies and the areas where it could be developed and its potential, and understand how it could win this title by making changes in its possible new application for another year as World Design Capital. A survey was prepared for the residents of Ġzmir and in-depth interviews were made with nine professionals who worked and/or be informed about Izmir‘s process of being a design city and Izmir‘s candidacy for World Design Capital 2020.
  • Master Thesis
    Inclusive Design for Public Space in Basmane, Izmir: Psychogeography as a Design Method for Urban Furniture
    (Izmir Institute of Technology, 2019) Ertürk, Aylin; Tunç Fox, Ayça; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    İzmir is a city that has attracted immigrants throughout the history, and Basmane in particular, has functioned as a transition hub in İzmir Basmane is a multicultural, multilingual and multiethnic district in İzmir People from different cultures and ethnicities live in this district. In such a district, people may need to have hospitality and a friendly atmosphere to live in harmony. The changes of living conditions and social structure due to mass migration, the design of urban space has become more important. It can be provided improvement people's quality of life and standards, contribution to society, creation of hospitable environment, and the feeling of belonging with urban space design. Urban furniture is the integral element of urban public spaces. Urban furniture is expected to meet human needs in public spaces. This study examines inclusive design in order to analyze the principles of urban furniture design. In order to get inclusive design approach and the accurate data of Basmane district, psychogeography was used as a design method. A questionnaire was conducted to reach out people and gather data regarding their needs in Basmane. With the consideration of the results of the dérive experience and based on the findings of the questionnaire, a suggestion of inclusive urban furniture design was shaped.
  • Master Thesis
    A Services Design Study: Determinants of Music Festival Customer Adoption
    (Izmir Institute of Technology, 2019) Çetin, Can; Başoğlu, Ahmet Nuri; Başoğlu, Ahmet Nuri; 02.04. Department of Industrial Design; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    This study is exploring the fundamental factors that attract and develop potential audience in order to adopt a music festival, in addition it determines specifications which have an impact on satisfaction of customer experience. The study began with a literature exploration for framing the theoretical background of the music festivals regarding to service design issues. Thereafter, three research methods were conducted in this study. These procedures are face to face semistructured in-depth interview, expert focus study, and quantitative experimental study. 140 constructs were derived from literature review, and two different interviews with audience and experts. 33 most important constructs were modified by audience and experts through final interview. In the end, relating to these constructs, 531 people surveyed via online tools. The online survey consists of 45 questions that are the most noteworthy considerations about customer adoption and experience, in regard to the results of the final interview. In conclusion, this research presents affecting factors of customers’ attendance intention in music festivals through identifying requirements. Thus, this paper provides extensive information for the use of event organizers in order to reach out large crowds and hold successful music festivals.
  • Master Thesis
    A New Physical Therapy Product Design That Integrates With Water (aquatic Therapy) in Order To Meet Needs for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
    (Izmir Institute of Technology, 2019) Gündoğan, Canan; Başoğlu, Ahmet Nuri; Başoğlu, Ahmet Nuri; 02.04. Department of Industrial Design; 02. Faculty of Architecture; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    This thesis investigates the convenience for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients to create a new physical therapy product that integrated with water. It will provide an easier treatment process by reducing the time, effort and financial difficulties caused by physical therapy during the treatment process. MS is a chronic illness that affects the function of the brain such as seeing, speaking, walking and feeling in negative ways. Most patients suffer from especially walking on land. However, the situation changes when they contact with water. They start moving their muscles which they cannot move; because the water has a lifting force which reduces the weight of the patient. In addition, it prevents the force of the joints and it helps to facilitate active exercise without forcing the joint. Physical therapy is a method that applied to people who are a congenital disability, injured for any reason or who have a chronic illness. There are many types of physical therapy, but the most effective and the easiest way for patients is the therapies applied with water. As a result of this knowledge that has been learned and observed; the designed product is integrated water while all requirements are taken into account to ensure ease of use when designing. Following the product to be produced, patients will be able to continue their treatment freely in their living areas instead of going to a hospital or treatment center. At this point, they will not have to pay for expensive treatment sessions, waste time on the roads and will get a more comfortable treatment process.
  • Master Thesis
    Semiotic Approach in Industrial Design Practice: Appropriation of Semiotics by Turkish Industrial Designers
    (Izmir Institute of Technology, 2019) Kartalkaya, Dilara; Tunç Fox, Ayça; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    Industrial design has become a well-known and important discipline today. Industrial design is a truly interdisciplinary field, encompassing engineering, social sciences, economics and basic sciences. Overtime, the dynamics that affect the design discipline have become more oriented towards user and product. As the technology and the market develop, it has become ever increasingly difficult to impress the user with the designed product. It is necessary to give correct signals to the user with the designed product in order to attract their attention. It is a difficult but important step to bring the user and designer together at the same point. Accordingly this study thrives to explore whether semiotics have been integrated into the industrial design profession and to what extent. To this end, a survey with professional industrial designers in Izmir has been conducted to understand their use of semiotics in their practice.