marian DEMBKIEWICZ
ADVANCED PRODUCT DESIGN
Umeå INSTITUTE OF DESIGN, UMEÅ UNIVERSITY SWEDEN
Specialisms: Product Design / Apparel / Industrial Design
Location: Umeå, Sweden
marian DEMBKIEWICZ
First Name: marian
Last Name: DEMBKIEWICZ
Specialisms: Product Design / Apparel / Industrial Design
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My Location: Umeå, Sweden
University / College: Umeå INSTITUTE OF DESIGN, UMEÅ UNIVERSITY SWEDEN
Course / Program Title: ADVANCED PRODUCT DESIGN
About
Marian Dembkiewicz, MFA graduate from the Advanced product design programme at Umeå Institute of Design.
This project applies industrial design principles to work-wear, specifically focusing on addressing challenges related to visibility, ergonomic adjustability, and tool carrying. By employing a usercentred design approach, the project aims to provide innovative solutions for future work-wear. The central problem formulation is “How might we design a solution that is customisable to each workers unique body shape and needs with the intent of improving job satisfaction, safety and performance?”. User interviews and field research were conducted with carpenters, technicians, and electricians working in physically demanding environments to gain valuable insights into their challenges. The project outcome is a new tool-carrying belt and harness combination that allows users to customise tool placement and achieve better ergonomic fit. Additionally, the solution incorporates smart technology to enhance safety without intrusiveness. In collaboration with Snickers Workwear, this project seeks to improve industry standards and create a positive shift for labour-intensive workers.
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