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Tactility in perception of biobased composites

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

Manu Thundathil ,
Nicholas John Emerson ,
Ali Reza Nazmi ,
Bahareh Shahri ,
Jörg Müssig  and
Tim Huber
Manu Thundathil
Affiliation:
University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Nicholas John Emerson*
Affiliation:
University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Ali Reza Nazmi
Affiliation:
University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Bahareh Shahri
Affiliation:
University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Jörg Müssig
Affiliation:
Hochschule Bremen, Germany
Tim Huber
Affiliation:
Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg
*
nick.emerson@canterbury.ac.nz

Abstract

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Biobased composites - sustainable alternatives to fossil-based materials, could gain better acceptance if their perceptual handicaps could be overcome. This paper considers the role of tactility in contrast with visual stimuli, as well as the perceptual qualities influenced by tactility. The analysis revealed a significant impact of tactility in forming attributes such as naturality, roughness and strength. Attributes like beauty and complexity remain less affected by touch, and more visual-dominant. These findings may help designers in creating desirable products with sustainable materials.

Keywords

materialsperceptionsustainabilitytactilitymaterial engineering

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Type
Design for Sustainability
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 1467 - 1476
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