Book description
The Power of Design offers an introduction and a practical guide to product innovation, integrating the key topics that are necessary for the design of sustainable and energy-efficient products using sustainable energy technologies.
Product innovation in sustainable energy technologies is an interdisciplinary field. In response to its growing importance and the need for an integrated view on the development of solutions, this text addresses the functional principles of various energy technologies next to the latest design processes and innovation methods.
From the perspective of product applications, the book provides clear explanations of technologies that are significant for product integration, such as batteries, photovoltaic solar energy, fuel cells, small wind turbines, human power, energy saving lighting, thermal energy technologies in buildings, and piezoelectric energy conversions. The design processes and innovation methods presented in this book include various approaches ranging from technical, societal and creative methods that can be applied in different stages of the design process.
Other features include:
a methodological approach, enabling readers to easily apply the theory to their research projects and to the actual design of sustainable products with energy technologies
discussion on interaction design and smart grid interventions
colour photographs that illustrate the final products
numerous case studies of product development projects and concepts in practice, enabling readers to understand and design energy-efficient products in several different markets
a companion website containing useful information about the cases and an additional design cases with sustainable energy technologies
The Power of Design provides a comprehensive and visually-appealing opening into the subject for third and fourth year students, postgraduates, and professionals in the areas of energy, environment, product design and engineering
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Preface
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- About the Editors
- About the Contributors
- Chapter 1: Introduction: Challenges at the Crossroads of Energy and Design
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Chapter 2: Innovation Methods
- 2.1 Introduction to Innovation Methods in Design Processes
- References
- 2.2 Platform-Driven Product Development
- References
- 2.3 Delft Innovation Model in Use
- References
- 2.4 TRIZ: A Theory of Solving Inventive Problems
- References
- Further Reading
- 2.5 Technology Roadmapping
- References
- Further Reading
- 2.6 The Design and Styling of Future Things
- References
- Further Reading
- 2.7 Constructive Technology Assessment
- References
- 2.8 Innovation Journey: Navigating Unknown Waters
- References
- 2.9 Risk-Diagnosing Methodology
- Appendix 2.9: Reference List with Potential Risk Issues in the Innovation Process
- References
- 2.10 A Multilevel Design Model Clarifying the Mutual Relationship between New Products and Societal Change Processes
- References
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Chapter 3: Energy Technologies
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Rechargeable Batteries for Energy Storage
- References
- 3.3 Photovoltaics and Product Integration
- References
- Further Reading
- 3.4 Fuel Cells
- References
- 3.5 Small Wind Turbines
- References
- 3.6 Human-Powered Energy Systems
- References
- Further Reading
- 3.7 Energy-Saving Lighting
- Further Reading
- 3.8 Energy-Saving Technologies in the Built Environment
- References
- Further Reading
- 3.9 Piezoelectric Energy Conversions
- References
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Chapter 4: Using Energy: Beyond Individual Approaches to Influencing Energy Behavior
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 The Changing Roles of End Users and Residents in the Energy Provision System
- 4.3 Stimulating Energy Behavior Change in Current Design Practice
- 4.4 Toward Including Social Interaction and Community-Based Approaches
- 4.5 Approaches to Using Social Interaction in Relation to Energy-Related Behavior
- 4.6 Conclusions
- References
- Case A: SolarBear: Refrigeration for the Base of the Pyramid through Adsorptive Cooling
- Case B: Environmental Impact of Photovoltaic Lighting
- Case C: Restyling Photovoltaic Modules
- Case D: Selection of Power Sources for Portable Applications
- Case E: Design of a Solar-Powered Wireless Computer Mouse
- Case F: Light Urban Mobility
- Case G: From Participatory Design to Market Introduction of a Solar Light for the BoP Market
- Index
Product information
- Title: The Power of Design: Product Innovation in Sustainable Energy Technologies
- Author(s):
- Release date: November 2012
- Publisher(s): Wiley
- ISBN: 9781118308677
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