Work on track!: A train interior design concept to meet contemporary work trends and needs
2023 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (Two Years)), 20 credits / 30 HE credits
Student thesis [Artistic work]
Abstract [en]
In a future vision for rail travel, trains will be designed as an activity-based whole space, with different areas for various activities, such as relaxing, socialising or family bonding. My degree project, in collaboration with SJ, proposes a concept carriage dedicated to work, analogous to spending a day at a mobile coworking space. By recognising the new ways of working, this carriage will cater for the needs of different individuals and various types of work and will include private digital meeting spaces, group compartments, collaborative open spaces and cocoon-like seating options in quiet areas. Unlike other modes of transportation, trains allow for passengers to navigate and experience different spaces. By enhancing the use of space and incorporating amenities that improve the user experience, I aim to transform the perception of long train journeys from tedious to exciting and allow a more seamless and efficient way of getting work done while travelling. Ultimately, this degree project encourages sustainable travel through user-centred design.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2023. , p. 55
Keywords [en]
Sustainability, Long-distance train travel, Passenger experience, Future of rail, Co-working space, Travelling, Speculative design, Switch from aviation to rail, Activity-based train
National Category
Design
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:konstfack:diva-9055OAI: oai:DiVA.org:konstfack-9055DiVA, id: diva2:1766079
External cooperation
SJ AB
Educational program
Design - Individual Study Plan in Design (Master)
Supervisors
Examiners
2023-06-132023-06-122023-06-13Bibliographically approved