Cosmetic obsolescence? User perceptions of new and artificially aged materials

Cosmetic obsolescence? User perceptions of new and artificially aged materials

This paper presents the findings of a user study which explored tactile and aesthetic responses to new and artificially aged mobile phone cases made from bamboo, walnut, cork, leather, brushed titanium, plastic and rubber. The paper outlines test methods for accelerated ageing of the external enclos...

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Main Authors: Debra Lilley, Grace Smalley, Ben Bridgens, Garrath Wilson, K. Balasundaram
Format: Default Article
Published: 2016
Subjects:
Design not elsewhere classified
Mechanical engineering not elsewhere classified
Product lifetime
User response
Material ageing
Accelerated ageing
Cosmetic obsolescence
Design Practice and Management not elsewhere classified
Mechanical Engineering
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2134/21097
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