D.Doc: An Open Educational Resource (OER) to facilitate transparency, internationalisation and evidence of excellence for the European doctorate in design

Owain Pedgley (Local Coordinator), Bahar Şener-Pedgley (Project Administrator; Research Manager), Yaren Palamut (Researcher)

Erasmus+ KA203

2021 - 2023

https://d-doc.eu


Distributed Fabrication through Mass-produced Open Designs (DF-MOD): Opportunities for Sustainable Businesses and Co-creation among Manufacturers, Makers and End-users in Electrical Consumer Products

Yekta Bakırlıoğlu (Principal Investigator), Gülay Hasdoğan

TÜBİTAK 2236 CoCirculation2 H2020-MSCA COFUND

2021 - 2022

https://dfmod-id.metu.edu.tr/


Smart Home Platform

Bahar Şener-Pedgley (Principal Investigator), İdil Aktaş (Researcher), Ceren Usta (Researcher).
Project partners: Arçelik; Biyomod Biyomedikal San.Çöz. Ltd.; Eczacıbaşı; KAREL Elektronik "

TÜBİTAK - SAYEM Faz II

2021 Ongoing (2023)


Developing a Guide for Supporting Remote User Experience Research

Gülşen Töre Yargın (Principal Investigator), Sedef Süner-Pla-Cerdà, Semih Danış, Hilal Şahin

TÜBİTAK 1001

2020 - 2021

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/user-experience-research-methods-and-education


Exploring technology mediated human-canine interactions to foster canine well-being in domestic settings

Aslıhan Tokat (PhD Student), Gülşen Töre Yargın (Supervisor), Yasemin Salgırlı Demirbaş (Cosupervisor)

Higher Education Institution - BAPTEZ

2020 - 2022

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/design-research-animal-welfare


Gendered Commutes in Ankara: Women’s Experiences, Strategies and Implications for the Design of Public Transport

Pınar Kaygan (Principal Investigator), Asuman Özgür Keysan, Harun Kaygan, Hilal Şahin, Begüm Göktenav

Güzel EU Project: Gendered Design in Steam for Low and Middle Income Countries

2020 - 2022

https://carleton.ca/gendesignsteam/projects/projects-in-asia/id-17/


The Children’s Prosthesis Co-Design Toolkit: Eliciting Children’s Needs for Hand Prostheses Using Generative Design Tools

Bahar Şener-Pedgley (Principal Investigator); Melis Dursun (MSc student)

METU-BAPTEZ

2020 - 2020


Career Satisfaction of Industrial Designers in Turkey

Pınar Kaygan (Executive), Işıl Oygür İlhan, Ali Oğulcan İlhan

Higher Education Institution - BAP

2018 - 2019

https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/58951


Design for IOT

Nagihan Tuna (PhD Student), Gülay Hasdoğan (Supervisor)

Higher Education Institution - BAPTEZ

2018 - 2020

https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/58954


Identifying use cases and product evaluation dimensions for Voice User Interface (VUI) at Home

Gülşen Töre Yargın (Principal Investigator), Aslı Günay, Sedef Süner, Mert Kulaksız, Alper Karadoğaner

ARÇELİK A.Ş. - Industrial Design Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş. - Endüstriyel Tasarım Birimi

2018 - 2018

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/user-experience-emerging-technologies


Product-Service Solutions for Active Life: Research on Design and Usage of Wrist-based Physical Activity Tracking Devices

Bahar Şener-Pedgley (Principal Investigator)

Higher Education Institution - BAP

2018 - 2019


Understanding the habits, preferences and needs of users over the age of 65 in the bathroom environment.

Çağla Doğan (Principal Investigator), Senem Turhan (Principal Investigator), Dilruba Oğur, Mert Kulaksız, Aslıhan Tokat

METU Technology Transfer Office (TTO) and Eczacıbaşı VitrA Innovation Center, University Industry collaboration R&D project [ODTÜ Teknoloji Transfer Ofisi (TTO) ve Eczacıbaşı VitrA İnovasyon Merkezi, Üniversite Sanayi iş birliği AR-GE projesi]

2018 - 2019


A framework for trust in design and long term acceptance of smart products: Vitra V-Care Smart Toilet Case

Meriç Dağlı (MSc. Student), Gülşen Töre Yargın (Supervisor)

Teknotez Project - Vitra Innovation Center | Teknotez Projesi - Vitra İnovasyon Merkezi

2017 - 2017

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/user-experience-emerging-technologies


Procedure and methodology advisory for the integration of user insight generation process into R&D processes

Gülşen Töre Yargın (Principal Investigator), Aslı Günay, Sedef Süner, Alper Karadoğaner

ARÇELİK, Ankara Dishwasher Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara Bulaşık Makinesi İşletmesi

2017 - 2017

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/user-centered-innovation


User Experience Modelling as an Education Agenda

Gülşen Töre Yargın (Principal Investigator), Sedef Süner-Pla-Cerdà, Aslı Günay

Higher Education Institution - BAP-AGEP

2017 - 2019

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/user-experience-research-methods-and-education


3D Surface-Texturization for Consumer Products

Bahar Şener-Pedgley (Principal Investigator)

Brazilian Science without Borders programme (UK)

2016 - 2016


Interdisciplinary Collaboration at METU: Evaluation of the Interdisciplinary Design Studio Conducted under the Technology, Design and Innovation Center

Pınar Kaygan (Executive), Selin Gürdere, Harun Kaygan, Arsev Umur Aydınoğlu

Higher Education Institution - BAP

2016 - 2016

https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/62020


Developing a roadmap for dishwasher rack design

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator), Gülşen Töre Yargın, Aslı Günay, Sedef Süner, Hande Işık, Alper Karadoğaner

BSH Home Appliances Turkey | BSH Ev Aletleri

2015 - 2015

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/user-experience-emerging-technologies


Uroflowmetry Medical Product User Acceptance Study

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator), Aykut Coşkun

ORUBA Medical Technologies | ORUBA Medi̇kal Teknoloji̇leri̇

2015 - 2015

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/technology-acceptance


Exploration of 3D Surface-Texturization for Functional and Hedonic Product Enhancement

Bahar Şener-Pedgley (Principal Investigator)

Higher Education Institution - BAP

2014 - 2016


Freelance working conditions and experiences of industrial designers who started the profession in Turkey in the 2000s

Pınar Kaygan (Executive)

Higher Education Institution - BAP

2014 - 2016

https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/61976


Investigation of the Advantages offered by New Interaction Technologies for Enriching Mobile Music Listening Experiences in Public Places

Bahar Şener-Pedgley (Principal Investigator); Güzin Şen (MSc student)

METU-BAPTEZ

2014 - 2015


Urodynamic Simulation System Usability Tests

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator), Aslı Günay, Aykut Coşkun, Armağan Karahanoğlu

ORUBA Medical Technologies | ORUBA Medi̇kal Teknoloji̇leri̇

2014 - 2014

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/technology-acceptance


Ambient Intelligence and the Use of Programmable Devices as an Applied Approach to Design for Interaction

Bahar Şener-Pedgley (Principal Investigator)

Higher Education Institution - BAP

2013 - 2015


Creation of an industrial design materials experience lab: phase 2 (realization)

Owain Pedgley (Principal Investigator)

Higher Education Institution - BAP

2013 - 2014


Cultural Difference in Design

Figen Işık (Local Coordinator), Harun Kaygan

in Collab. with TU Delft NATO and NFS Projects

2013 - 2013


Cultural Differences in Practice

Figen Işık (Local Coordinator)

in Collab. with TU Eindhoven & Sint Lukas Brussels EU Erasmus IP Project

2013 - 2013


Developing and disseminating sustainable product design considerations for maintenance, repair and effective use of resources of electrical household appliances adopting participatory design research methods.

Çağla Doğan (Principal Investigator), Yekta Bakırlıoğlu, Dilruba Oğur, Senem Turhan

TÜBİTAK 3501 Kariyer programı (112M228)

2013 - 2015


Identifying problem areas for extending the product lifespan of small electrical appliances in the field of product design for sustainability.

Çağla Doğan (Principal Investigator), Nazlı Terzioğlu Higher Education Institution - BAP-AGEP

2013 - 2015


Information System Design for Delivering Guidelines on Graphical User Interface

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator), Gülşen Töre Yargın, Armağan Karahanoğlu, Alper Karadoğaner

ASELSAN A.Ş.

2013 - 2013

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/information-system-design


Creation of an industrial design materials experience lab: phase 1 (feasibility)

Owain Pedgley (Principal Investigator)

Higher Education Institution - BAP

2012 - 2013


Digital Portfolio: Feasibility of Digital Documentation of Design Process for ID Student Projects

Bahar Şener-Pedgley (Principal Investigator)

Higher Education Institution - BAP

2012 - 2013


Evaluation of conceptual spray system designs

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator), Gülşen Töre Yargın, Aykut Coşkun

ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara -Dishwasher Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara Bulaşık Makinesi İşletmesi

2012 - 2012

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/concept-evaluation


Light Through Culture Figen Işık (Local Coordinator)

in Collab. with TU Eindhoven & Sint Lukas Brussels EU Erasmus IP Project

2012 - 2012


Perceived Spaciousness in Refrigerator Interior Design

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator), Gülşen Töre Yargın, Aslı Günay, Aykut Coşkun

ARÇELİK A.Ş.,Eskişehir Refrigerator Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş., Eskişehir Buzdolabı İşletmesi

2012 - 2012

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/benchmarking


Increasing Employment by Integrating Design Skills in Woodworking

Gülay Hasdoğan (Instructor), Mustafa Hasdoğan (Instructor)

EU Increasing Youth Employment, AB Genç İstihdamın Artırılması

2011 - 2011


Perceived Quality for Dishwashers, A Benchmarking Study

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator), Gülşen Töre Yargın, Armağan Karahanoğlu, Aykut Coşkun, Ayşegül Özbayis

ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara - Dishwasher Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara Bulaşık Makinesi İşletmesi

2011 - 2011

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/benchmarking


Product Differentiation in Consumer Electronics, All-in-One PC Design Customized for Different User Expectations

Gülay Hasdoğan (Principal Investigator), Owain Pedgley (Project Researcher), Sultan Kaygın Sel

TÜBİTAK SANTEZ

2011 - 2013


Energy Awareness: Mental Models for Washing Machines

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator), Gülşen Töre Yargın, Aydın Öztoprak, Nazlı Özer, Armağan Karahanoğlu, Senem Turhan

ARÇELİK A.Ş. Istanbul - Tuzla Washing Machine Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş. İstanbul - Tuzla Çamaşır Makinesi İşletmesi

2010 - 2010

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/persuasive-design


Interface Design for Washing Machines

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator), Gülşen Töre Yargın, Aydın Öztoprak

ARÇELİK A.Ş. Istanbul - Tuzla Washing Machine Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş. İstanbul - Tuzla Çamaşır Makinesi İşletmesi

2010 - 2010

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/interface-evaluation


Investigation of Changes in Dishwasher Rack Design

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator)

ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara - Dishwasher Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara Bulaşık Makinesi İşletmesi

2010 - 2010

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/concept-evaluation


KIBIS: Institutional Collaboration and Management System

Gülay Hasdoğan (Coordinator), Dalsu Özgen, Senem Turhan, Evren Akar

METU-BAP

2010 - 2011

https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/58946


User Acceptance Analysis for Three Dishwasher Concepts Based on Contextual Research

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator), Pelin Gültekin, Gülşen Töre Yargın, Aydın Öztoprak, Armağan Karahanoğlu

ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara - Dishwasher Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara Bulaşık Makinesi İşletmesi

2010 - 2010

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/concept-evaluation


Information System Design to communicate Perceived Quality

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator), Gülşen Töre Yargın, Pelin Gültekin, Armağan Karahanoğlu

TEMSA A.S.

2009 - 2009

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/information-system-design


Interface Design for Dishwashers

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator)

ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara -Dishwasher Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara Bulaşık Makinesi İşletmesi

2008 - 2008

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/interface-evaluation


Perceived Quality for Midi-buses

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator), Gülşen Töre Yargın, Pelin Gültekin, Aydın Öztoprak, Armağan Karahanoğlu

TEMSA A.S.

2008 - 2008

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/perceived-quality-and-comfort


Washing Machines Rack System Field Tests

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator)

ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara -Dishwasher Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara Bulaşık Makinesi İşletmesi

2008 - 2008

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/benchmarking


Establishment of an Automotive Ergonomics and Usability Laboratory

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator)

State Planning Institute | Devlet Planlama Teşkilatı

2007 - 2008

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/establishment-projects-0


Expert analysis and Interface Design for an Oven Interface

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator)

BEKO ve ARÇELİK A.Ş. Istanbul - Gebze Oven Division | BEKO ve ARÇELİK A.Ş. İstanbul - Gebze Fırın İşletmesi

2007 - 2007

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/interface-evaluation


Expert Analysis and Interface Design for Clothes Dryers

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator)

ARÇELİK A.Ş. Istanbul - Tuzla Washing Machine Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş. İstanbul - Tuzla Çamaşır Makinesi İşletmesi

2007 - 2007

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/interface-evaluation


Perceived Quality for Mini-vans

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator), Ali Emre Berkman, Pelin Gültekin, Gülşen Töre Yargın, Nazlı Özer

TOFAŞ / FIAT TURKEY

2007 - 2007

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/perceived-quality-and-comfort


User Acceptance Analysis for an Automatic Dishwasher Based on Contextual Research

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator)

ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara -Dishwasher Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara Bulaşık Makinesi İşletmesi

2007 - 2007

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/technology-acceptance


User Requirements Analysis and Problem Specification for City Buses

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator), Ali Emre Berkman, Aydın Öztoprak, Pelin Gültekin, Gülşen Töre Yargın, Nazlı Özer

TEMSA A.S.

2007 - 2007

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/perceived-quality-and-comfort


User Requirements and Expectations Analysis and Benchmarking for Dishwasher Rack Design,

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator), Bahar Şener-Pedgley

ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara -Dishwasher Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara Bulaşık Makinesi İşletmesi

2007 - 2007

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/benchmarking


Expert Analysis and Interface Modeling for Dishwashers Based on an Interface Concept

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator)

ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara -Dishwasher Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara Bulaşık Makinesi İşletmesi

2006 - 2006

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/concept-evaluation


Integration of New Technologies into Product Development Process: Bespoke Watch Design Using Haptic Technology

Ian Campbell (Principal Investigator), Bahar Şener-Pedgley (Researcher)

Loughborough University Design & Technology; Loughborough University Art and Design (LUSAD), (UK)

2006 - 2006


Usability Testing and Interface Design for Washing Machines

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator)

ARÇELİK A.Ş. Istanbul - Tuzla Washing Machine Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş. İstanbul - Tuzla Çamaşır Makinesi İşletmesi

2006 - 2006

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/interface-evaluation


User Requirement Analysis and Dashboard Design for Public Buses

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator), Mehmet Asatekin, Ali Emre Berkman, Nazlı Özer, Gülşen Töre Yargın, Mehmet Turhan, Naz Atacan

TÜBİTAK SANTEZ

2006 - 2009

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/user-centered-innovation


Expert Analysis and Interface Design of a Refrigerator Interface

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator)

ARÇELİK A.Ş.,Eskişehir Refrigerator Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş., Eskişehir Buzdolabı İşletmesi

2005 - 2005

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/interface-evaluation


Expert Analysis of a Dishwasher Interface

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator)

ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara -Dishwasher Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara Bulaşık Makinesi İşletmesi

2005 - 2005

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/interface-evaluation


Interface Design for Two Arçelik Dishwasher Models Based on Product Concepts

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator), Bahar Şener-Pedgley

ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara -Dishwasher Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara Bulaşık Makinesi İşletmesi

2005 - 2005

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/concept-evaluation


Usability Analysis with Expert Evaluation for A0 (model) Dishwasher

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator), Bahar Şener-Pedgley

ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara -Dishwasher Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara Bulaşık Makinesi İşletmesi

2005 - 2005


ENGAGE: Engineering Emotional Design

Gülay Hasdoğan (Local Coordinator)

EU 6th Framework, Coordination Action

2004 - 2007

https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/510998


Ergonomic and Cognitive Analysis of a Mine Detector

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator)

TUBİTAK-MAM and HES A.Ş.

2004 - 2004

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/ergonomics-defense-industry


Usability Testing, Consumer Expectations Analysis and Benchmarking for Dishwashers

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator)

ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara -Dishwasher Division | ARÇELİK A.Ş., Ankara Bulaşık Makinesi İşletmesi

2004 - 2004

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/interface-evaluation


Usability Testing of an Oven Interface for Turkish, Dutch and British Users

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator)

TEBA A.Ş. [ Project Collaborators: TUDelft - Witlab, Lougborough University - HUSAT ]

2003 - 2003

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/cultural-differences


Establishment of Product Safety and Usability Laboratory

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Principal Investigator)

State Planning Institute | Devlet Planlama Teşkilatı

2002 - 2003

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/establishment-projects-0


Product Safety and Usability Testing

Çiğdem Erbuğ (Local coordinator)

EU 6th Framework

2002 - 2004

https://utest.metu.edu.tr/en/establishment-projects-0


Computer Aided Co-Designing with Users during New Product Development

Bahar Şener-Pedgley (Co-Investigator)

Procter & Gamble, UK and Belgium

2001 - 2001


Evaluating the Practical Application of FreeForm® Haptic Modelling System in Procter & Gamble

Bahar Şener-Pedgley (Co-Investigator)

Procter & Gamble, UK and Switzerland

2001 - 2004