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OptiWash: A Constructive Inquiry on Maintenance of Washing Machines as an Everyday Practice

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Electrical and electronic equipment is the fastest growing waste stream globally, and large appliances such as washing machines significantly contribute to this environmental problem. Therefore, we look into maintenance as a practice to improve the lifecycle and circularity of washing machines. To inquire into maintenance practices, we undertook the development of a series of prototypes with a constructive design research approach. The design of the prototypes incorporated nudge and persuasive technologies as part of the inquiry. We present this inquiry for understanding the gap between an everyday engagement with the washing machine and the necessary maintenance practices for prolonging the use and durability of these appliances. The final prototype, OptiWash, is presented not only as an object that characterizes this gap but also as a device for facilitating the everyday maintenance of washing machines and thus, prolonging the equipment lifespan and minimizing waste of electrical and electronic equipment.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TitelDRS2022: Bilbao
RedaktørerD. Lockton, S. Lenzi, P. Hekkert, A. Oak, J. Sádaba, P. Lloyd
Udgivelsesår2022
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StatusUdgivet - 2022
BegivenhedThe Design Research Society Conference 2022 - University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bilbao, Spanien
Varighed: 25 jun. 2022 → 3 jul. 2022
Konferencens nummer: 24th
https://www.drs2022.org/

Konference

KonferenceThe Design Research Society Conference 2022
Nummer24th
LokationUniversity of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)
LandSpanien
ByBilbao
Periode25/06/2022 → 03/07/2022
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