Research Projects
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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
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
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