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DESIGN 509 – AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN CRITIQUE 4 By Chris Storey

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DESIGN 509 – AUTOMOTIVE

DESIGN CRITIQUE 4

By Chris Storey

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Project Progress Problem Identification

Looking more at the interaction of the vehicle

Furthering research into problem identification and age related conditions

Modelling Design prototypes with problem solving

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Project progress Target group: 54-70

According to a report released by the Pew Research Center, households headed by people 65 years or older are currently 47 times more wealthy than those headed by people 35 years and younger. 

Gap in the market for them

Tend to suffer more from condition’s such as arthritis etc A car with these conditions in mind would be much more appealing

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I didn’t want my car to have the traditional car layout. I wanted it to be more focused on social interaction, where it would be easy to share stories and memories.

Everyone would also be closer together changing the way it would feel inside the car.

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Each part of the interior will contain the same surface language. Hidden graphics (LCD panels) would be integrated seamlessly into the dashboard and around the driver, creating a truly unique experience.

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The driver seat rotates to help get in and out of the car easily.

The steering wheel takes into account those who suffer from arthritis and is touch sensitive, so the user doesn’t have to grip the steering wheel. This is where I am at with the interior at the minute.

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This layout is supposed to appeal to anyone and everyone.

The head constraints also have a hearing loop system in place, if the user has difficulty with hearing. If not they can simply be folded away by the push of a button.

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