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Designed for Delight: Exploring surprising applications of 3D printing in lighting design

Voerman, Sebastien (Victoria University of Wellington, 2016)

How can the unique qualities that 3D printing offers generate surprise through visual-tactile incongruities in lighting design? Designs that surprise us challenge our expectations and impact the experience and perception ...
Designed Parameters: Advancing Parametric Software in the Architectural Design Process

Le Comte, Thomas (Victoria University of Wellington, 2017)

Architects use computers predominantly to digitise a design process that has been in use prior to the advent of the computer. Traditional analogue concepts are transferred into and sculpted through the digital world but ...
Designed to Deform

Namini Mianji, Maryam (Victoria University of Wellington, 2020)

While petroleum-based polymers have been widely accepted due to their functional properties, it is becoming evident that some bio-based materials can also be engineered to deliver novel functionalities such as 4D responsivity. ...
Design for Smart Transport: An Integrated Multi-Modal Transport Interchange in Central Christchurch

Moh, Joey (Ung Yu) (Victoria University of Wellington, 2012)

Transportation, an essential component of modern life, is responsible for one of the biggest growth areas of our greenhouse gas emissions which causes problem for our environment and the economy. New Zealand cities ...
Design for the Future: Creating a Champion

Moos, Mendel (Victoria University of Wellington, 2018)

The goal of sports protective wear is to maintain safety and reduce the risk of injury, especially in areas of the body most vulnerable during contact. Furthermore, playing an essential role in preserving the longevity and ...
Design foundations: Towards a model of style grammar in creative drawing

Sweo, Jennie (Victoria University of Wellington, 2017)

A style grammar is a principled rule set that governs the organization of very complex ideas. It allows for the examination of underlying structures which are often times obscured. Style grammars have been developed for ...
Design in a Virtual Innovation Ecology: A Cybernetic Systems Approach to Knowledge Creation and Design Collaboration in Second Life

Rive, Peter Bryan (Victoria University of Wellington, 2012)

Design innovation makes a substantial contribution to the global economy, however there is a challenge to modern design praxis as design teams face difficulties when it comes to collaborators who are geographically distributed ...
Designing a digital application to promote physical activity amongst the Samoan population in New Zealand

Pio, Tanielu (Victoria University of Wellington, 2021)

This research addresses the problem that many Samoan people face in New Zealand. Obesity is described as an excessively high amount of body fat to the extent that health is adversely affected (Ministry of Health, 2019). ...
Designing a Game for Upper Limb Rehabilitation Following a Stroke

Fridman, Dana (Victoria University of Wellington, 2016)

Background: Many stroke survivors suffer from motor impairments such as upper limb hemiparesis accompanied by cognitive and emotional impairments that can affect their ability to function. Rehabilitation interventions are ...
Designing an augmented reality video game to assist stroke patients with independent rehabilitation

Petrie, Regan (Victoria University of Wellington, 2018)

Early, intense practice of functional, repetitive rehabilitation interventions has shown positive results towards lower-limb recovery for stroke patients. However, long-term engagement in daily physical activity is necessary ...
Designing and disseminating DIY assistive technology in an online environment

Creagh, Thomas (Victoria University of Wellington, 2017)

Stroke is a debilitating neurological condition caused by a dysfunction in the flow of blood to the brain (Stroke.org, 2016). The onset of stroke can result in complex disability that may require long term rehabilitation ...
Designing a Personalised Mobile Application to Improve Engagement With PFMT Therapy Amongst Women From Pregnancy To One Year After Delivery

Jones, Mahkaila (Victoria University of Wellington, 2018)

Women who are pregnant, or have given birth are at high risk of developing Pelvic Floor Disorder (PFD) due to the physical stress placed on the pelvic muscles during this time. When left untreated, PFD can cause symptoms ...
Designing a sustainable, medium density housing solution that is an affordable alternative for developers

Saris, Milla (Victoria University of Wellington, 2017)

It has been acknowledged that there is a housing crisis in New Zealand (NZ), particularly in the large urban centres (Hulse, 2015). As a solution, medium density housing developments are becoming more prevalent. However, ...
Designing dolls according to Youkai stories and Shinto beliefs in Eastern culture

Liu, Yanxiao (Victoria University of Wellington, 2019)

Contrary to the contemporary views on the function and complex mastery skills of an object, the Eastern world puts more emphasis on the value of the object is in its inner spirit. This view is based on Shinto beliefs, where ...
Designing the Armadillo Orthosis: User experience design for a wearable upper limb stroke therapy device.

Saul, Jessica (Victoria University of Wellington, 2020)

Stroke is a medical condition causing disability worldwide (Feigin et al., 2014; Murray et al., 2012; National Heart Lung and Blood institute, 2016). It can leave people with physical and cognitive deficits. The individual’s ...
Design of housing that improves the quality of life of the high-needs elderly in New Zealand

Kuboshima, Yukiko (Victoria University of Wellington, 2020)

The ageing population is growing rapidly in New Zealand, and those with high-care needs are increasing at an even higher rate. Government policy calls for ageing-in-place,staying in their own home as long as possible, ...
Design Optimisation for 3D printed SLM objects

Hill, Stephen Tane (Victoria University of Wellington, 2016)

A common misconception about additive manufacturing (3D printing) is that any shape can be made in any material at the press of a button. The reality is that each process and material requires distinct Computer Aided Design ...
Design to Degrade

Fong, Zara (Victoria University of Wellington, 2017)

Birth, growth, death and decay constitute an inherent cycle in nature that maintains balance and enables ecosystems to adapt to external changes. Although death and decay are essential for birth and growth of the following ...
Determining the Modelling Input Parameters for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems in New Zealand Commercial Buildings

Gates, Anthony (Victoria University of Wellington, 2013)

Template energy calculation models that have been produced by the Building Energy End-use Study (BEES) team are used to quickly and reliably model commercial buildings and calculate their energy performance. The template ...
Developing a Label for Excellence in Design for Urban Sustainability

Chicca, Fabricio Ribas (Victoria University of Wellington, 2013)

The thesis investigates the impact caused by urban development on the environment. In addition, the thesis proposes and tests a methodology and a prototype tool for assessing the environmental performance of urban ...