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A Design Method for Shared Two-Wheeled Electric Scooters (STWESs), Integrating Context Theory and Kansei Engineering

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Consumer attitude shift and green transport advocacy in the sharing economy highlight shared two-wheeled electric scooters (STWESs) for short-distance commuting. Current designs often overlook user emotions and aesthetic alignment with product characteristics. A product design methodology is proposed in this study, constructing optimization models from both the functional experiential and perceptual visual layers. Utilizing context analysis theory (CAT) and the KANO model, an STWES contextual requirements optimization model is formulated. The expert method is then applied to identify five key design elements, generating a category diagram based on typical samples, followed by Kansei evaluation. Using quantitation theory type I (QT-1), regression equations are fitted to determine the impact of different design categories on Kansei evaluation. Illustrated in a campus setting, this approach optimizes the shared mobility experience, meeting college students’ aesthetic preferences. This method serves as a valuable reference for product design in diverse contexts.

Source: Sustainability

DOI: 10.3390/su17083315

Authors: Junnan Ye, Yeping Gou, Haoyue Liang, Feifan Yuan, Chaoxiang Yang

Institution: East China University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Color perception and design

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896