In Truck, we explore the qualities of a specific
use context and investigate ways that interactive materials could be
integrated into the environment to support the user. Taking, as a starting
point, drivers as a target user group, we are focussing specifically
on the context of trucks used for long-distance transportation of goods.
A study is planned in order to explore the practical needs, personal
concerns, and communications and informations issues of truck drivers.
The results of this study will direct proposals for information display
and other interactive properties embedded into the textile materials
in the truck cabin.
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Inital design development considers characteristics of the use context,
exploring the aesthetic pattern and color of textiles as a reflection
of local information (such as personal state or traffic-based information)
and also as a means of communication for a user group characterized by
long stays away from their families. Additionally, we are investigating
the truck cabin as a sort of 'home-away-from-home', and ways that pattern
and interactivity could be used to make the environment more personal,
pleasant, and comfortable – for instance, by bringing impressions
from the surrounding landscape into the ordinarily dark and grey truck
cabin.
From the perspective of the truck environment, we are considering how
dynamic textile could be made considering integration with existing automotive
components. For instance, thermochromical materials could be used in conjunction
with heading elements built into the seats, thus enabling multi-modal
perception of the time or season and integrating properties of lighting
in a more subtle and pervasive way.
Project team
Nina Grelsson (Volvo Truck), Patricija Jaksetic, Johan Redström,
Maria Redström, Erik Wistrand, Linda Worbin