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Abstract(s)
Viajar de avião, é algo que, no passado só era possível para um grupo de pessoas
muito reduzido. No entanto, graças à crescente procura, à evolução tecnológica,
ao consequente aumento da oferta e à diversidade de preços atualmente
existentes - incluindo o das empresas low cost - esta opção tornou-se muito mais
acessível. Assim, cada vez mais pessoas passam a utilizar este meio de transporte,
o que também começa a gerar problemas que anteriormente não eram tão
visíveis e que requerem uma reflexão adicional. O volume do tráfego aéreo
intensificou-se rapidamente nos últimos anos. O número de voos de longo curso
cresceu de forma considerável e a distância aérea percorrida sem interrupções,
com o consequente aumento do número de horas na duração dos voos continua
a aumentar. No entanto, e por razões económicas, o conforto da Classe
Económica pode não ter vindo a acompanhar este crescimento e por isso prevêse
que não esteja a corresponder às necessidades dos passageiros durante essas
longas horas de voo.
Este trabalho procura responder às necessidades de quem viaja regularmente em
Classe Económica proporcionando-lhe um maior conforto físico e mental. É neste
contexto que se desenvolve a presente investigação, aplicando metodologias
do Design de Produto no desenvolvimento de um kit de complementos para
o passageiro, melhorando a sua experiência de viagem. São desenvolvidas várias
propostas de possíveis conceitos através de esboços que posteriormente deram
origem a maquetes de estudo. Seguidamente, foram elaborados um conjunto
de protótipos que permitiram uma validação real do projecto. Os protótipos
foram testados num banco de avião real, assim como numa viagem com uma
duração de duas horas e trinta minutos. Com base nos resultados desta análise
a autora desenvolveu uma segunda iteração de produtos e um conjunto
de recomendações para futura investigação nesta área.
ABSTRACT: Air travel is something that in the past was only possible for a very small group of people. However, thanks to the growing demand, technological evolution, the consequent increase in supply and the diversity of prices that currently exist - including that of low cost companies - this option has become much more accessible. Thus, more and more people start to use this means of transport, which also begins to generate problems that previously were not so visible and that require further reflection. The volume of air traffic has intensified rapidly in recent years. The number of long-haul flights has grown considerably and the air distance traveled without interruption, with the consequent increase in the number of hours in flight duration, continues to increase. However, and for economic reasons, the comfort of Economy Class may not have kept up with this growth and therefore it is expected that it is not meeting the needs of passengers during those long hours of flight. This work we tries to respond to the needs of those who travel regularly in Economy Class, providing them with greater physical and mental comfort. It was in this context that this research was developed, applying Product Design methodologies in the development of a complement kit for passengers, improving their travel experience. Several proposals for possible concepts were developed through sketches that later gave rise to study models. Then, a set of prototypes were created that allowed a real validation of the project. The prototypes were tested on a real airplane seat, as well as on a trip lasting two hours and thirty minutes. Based on the results of this analysis, the author developed a second iteration of products and a set of recommendations for future research in this area.
ABSTRACT: Air travel is something that in the past was only possible for a very small group of people. However, thanks to the growing demand, technological evolution, the consequent increase in supply and the diversity of prices that currently exist - including that of low cost companies - this option has become much more accessible. Thus, more and more people start to use this means of transport, which also begins to generate problems that previously were not so visible and that require further reflection. The volume of air traffic has intensified rapidly in recent years. The number of long-haul flights has grown considerably and the air distance traveled without interruption, with the consequent increase in the number of hours in flight duration, continues to increase. However, and for economic reasons, the comfort of Economy Class may not have kept up with this growth and therefore it is expected that it is not meeting the needs of passengers during those long hours of flight. This work we tries to respond to the needs of those who travel regularly in Economy Class, providing them with greater physical and mental comfort. It was in this context that this research was developed, applying Product Design methodologies in the development of a complement kit for passengers, improving their travel experience. Several proposals for possible concepts were developed through sketches that later gave rise to study models. Then, a set of prototypes were created that allowed a real validation of the project. The prototypes were tested on a real airplane seat, as well as on a trip lasting two hours and thirty minutes. Based on the results of this analysis, the author developed a second iteration of products and a set of recommendations for future research in this area.
Description
Dissertação de Mestrado em Design com a especialização em Design de Produto, apresentada na Faculdade de Arquitetura da Universidade de Lisboa, para obtenção de grau de Mestre.
Keywords
Design de produto Conforto Classe económica Viagens aéreas Product design Comfort Economic class Air travel
Pedagogical Context
Citation
TÃO-LINDO, Rosa Branco Silvestre - Design, conforto e aeronáutica : concepção de complementos para uma melhor experiência de voo em classe económica. - Lisboa : FA, 2020. Dissertação de Mestrado.
Publisher
Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Arquitetura