Business
To better understand Honda, my group and I went to the Germain Honda of Dublin dealership to get some better insight on what we are designing for. We were able to explore Honda models, including the Odyssey, the Passport, and the Pilot. This was extremely relevant to our capstone because
Special Interest
Interview with car sales employee at Dublin Honda Dealership, with years of experience. What would you show first? "Odyssey is typically the family lover, but everything is dictated on what people are saying/previous influence." Odyssey is considered their main family vehicle Pilot is alternative for all wheel
Special Interest
I utilized another research method of experience map, to gather more information about my stakeholders' experience in the car with children, to explore vital touch points and potential pain points. I curated a toolkit filled with various emotions, imagery, words, and colors to help guide the participant to talk
Numbers
Below is a visualization of my survey data. The imagery above visualizes the research that was conducted through a Qualtrics survey I conducted to better understand Children's backseat experience while traveling in vehicles. The survey was sent in a NE Ohio (Fairview Park) Community Schools Facebook Group with
Special Interest
I was curious to look at what studies have been conducted on children traveling in the car. I found this study that looked at driver distractions and child safety with proper positions for travel. This is important to my capstone because I want to prioritize safety and understand what are
Business
This article explores 4DX movie theater experiences, as they are gaining popularity and have an expanding market. I was particularly interested in this business model for my capstone project because of the experience design these theaters create. 4DX movies play with senses, movement, and visuals to help enhance storytelling. "
Science & Tech
When thinking about the increase mental health concerns, researchers are investigating potential solutions, such as mindfulness meditation. This is very apparent for my research in my capstone because I am interested in understanding the effectiveness of mindfulness practices and how to implement them in the car. "In her current
Special Interest
The article explores the connection between mental health and fabric. Textiles are a major part of our physical surroundings in interiors and clothing. The chosen fabrics of a space can affect the mental health of its audience. This is important for my capstone because I am exploring interior spaces and
Science & Tech
This article expresses the current car technology and gives me insight to some of the challenges users are having with their modern cars. This seemed very relevant to my Honda capstone project. I am interested in exploring new technologies, but I have also learned the importance of making a design
Business
This article explains the buisness model of NASCAR, a sport heavily reliant on sponsorship and marketing models. The model of NASCAR is shifting with the times of new streaming services and sponsorship opportunities. I was interested in thinking about other ways in which cars are apart of buisness models, not
Arts & Lifestyle
Here we look at the Wexner Center for the Arts current Exhibit from Eric N. Mack titled All the Oohs, and the Aahs (Mack, 2022). I learned about materiality, visual movement and evoking emotions through materials. This is relevant to capstone because I am interested in exploring fabrics within capstone
Special Interest
I was interested in looking into automobiles through a different lens. I wanted to better understand the ways the automobile industry has played a role in gender roles. The article showcases the ways in which automobiles created freedom and challenges for gender roles in society during the 1920s. "The