Industrial Design Engineering

Bachelor Assignment

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Buis, R.M. (Michelle)

A Usability Study of the Universal Sampling Device

At: Nedap

Nedap is a high-tech company with a vested investment in the livestock industry, with products sold worldwide. These products focus on improving the quality of life for farmers. Nedap wishes to continue their product line by creating a universal sampling device for cows. They are currently in the starting phases of development.

In this thesis, the user-related side of design of the Universal Sampling Device (USD) is explored. The aim is to find and catalogue possible weaknesses in the current ideas concerning user interaction and experience, to set-up a list of requirements that can be used to test the viability of future concepts, and to propose two concept directions. This will allow Nedap to take these aspects into account during the early phase of the design process.

Exam date: 16-09-2021