Category: Design forecasting

2 Wheelers, Design forecasting, Global trends, Student projects

Transformable Motorcycle for future

Riding comfort is strongly dependent on the ergonomic fit of the rider on the motorcycle which can only be achieved by tailor-making the product for a particular user. As far as automotive industry is concerned this is quite impractical achieve along with the large production numbers to be met. The versatility of the product is …

Design forecasting, Design Research

Design research methods for future mapping

Although a strategy for business innovation is to turn a concept into something that’s desirable, viable, commercially successful and that which adds value to people’s lives but in the fast changing world, we are seeing weakening of relationship between product, user and the environment, thereby causing sustainability issues.  A concrete futuristic vision will give overall direction …

Design forecasting, Design Research

Framework for forecasting design possibilities

A well-grounded approach to design forecasting would be beneficial to the evolution of human society. All societies require visionaries who can foresee evolving needs and predict emerging trends. Study of historical trends indicates that there are changing and growing expectations and propensities that govern new design developments.