Effect of Age and Technology on the Perception of Obsolescence: Case Study of Domestic Vacuum Cleaning Appliances

  1. Camacho-Magriñán, Patricia 1
  2. Pardo-Vicente, Miguel-Angel 2
  3. Pavón-Domínguez, Pablo 1
  1. 1 Departament of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design, School of Engineering, Graphical Methods, Optimization and Learning (GOAL) TIC-259 Research Group, Univeristy of Cadiz, Av. Universidad de Cádiz 10, 11519, Puerto Real, Cadiz, Spain
  2. 2 Departament of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design, School of Engineering, INTEMAFA, Univeristy of Cadiz, Av. Universidad de Cádiz 10, 11519, Puerto Real, Cadiz, Spain
Libro:
INGEGRAF 2023: Advances in Design Engineering IV

ISSN: 2195-4356,  2195-4364

ISBN: 9783031516221,  9783031516238

Año de publicación: 2024

Páginas: 562-570

Tipo: Aportación congreso

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-51623-8_54 GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openAcceso abierto editor

Resumen

Formal or perceived obsolescence occurs when a user decides to stop using a product despite its proper functioning. This is because the design of the product is considered obsolete, generating a negative connotation. Such constant changes in the product to adapt to the latest technologies are responsible for this situation. The aim of this study is to analyse the influence of technology on the perception of obsolescence in the design factor. For this purpose, a total of 297 users were surveyed about their perception of formal obsolescence in relation to certain parts of different household hoovers, focusing on design aspects. Alongside this, technological characteristics are included to assess the effect of old or modern technology on the respondents’ perception of obsolescence. A Chi-Square statistical analysis has been used to evaluate the correlations found, showing that the technological factor affects the design aspects in the case of this product. The results obtained may be useful for design engineers to develop more durable products, as well as to reduce the environmental impact.

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