Date of Award
5-12-2024
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Design
Advisor(s)
Donald Carr
Second Advisor
James Fathers
Keywords
Charging Space;System;User Experience
Abstract
With electric vehicles gradually replacing traditional petrol vehicles in the global market, charging stations usually provide a variety of different charging scenarios and modes to meet the needs of users in different usage scenarios. How to help brands establish standardized charging spaces in the US and China based on local user needs is a problem that needs to be solved. First, the article explores brand market (B-market) factors and user experience factors in EV charging spaces through a literature review. Second, the thesis took China and the United States, which have an advanced position in the global EV market, as an example, and use the exact same design research method to explore their charging space markets, investigate their user experiences, and ultimately compare and analysis them to draw conclusions that will help brands to establish standard charging spaces in China and the United States, as well as provide valuable references to the standardization of charging spaces on a global scale. Firstly, this thesis will explore the charging space market in the two regions through literature review, cultural probes, and expert interviews; secondly, it will investigate the user experience in the two regions through observations, questionnaires, and interviews; and finally, it will compare and analysis the above data to draw conclusions. The final results were used to optimize the design of the standardized charging space. Two prototypes and test iterations were used in the final design phase to output a more ideal solution. The final solution will be used to support the design of branded standardized charging spaces in China and the US and provide a reference for globalization and standardization.
Access
Open Access
Recommended Citation
Lu, Hao, "Brand Market Factor and User Experience Enhanced Charging Space Design for Electric Vehicle" (2024). Theses - ALL. 871.
https://surface.syr.edu/thesis/871
