Last modified: 2014-09-11
Abstract
the use phase. According to the Design for Sustainable Behaviour approach
different design strategies can be used to enable a more sustainable use of products
by influencing the user’s behaviour. The strategies suggested include matching
products to users’ current behaviours, enlightening users, spurring or steering the
users towards more sustainable behaviours, and applying a force dimension to the
products. Empirical studies demonstrate the feasibility of different strategies.
However further knowledge is needed on which strategies to apply in which
situations and for what problems.
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