Next-Generation Passenger App for Cabin Energy Control

There is a pressing need to design an innovative app that empowers passengers to control cabin energy usage effectively. The envisioned app aims to provide passengers with insights into their energy consumption and encourage them to adopt sustainable behaviors through nudging or gamification tactics embedded within the app interface.

One of the primary challenges addressed by this project is the efficient management of heat and temperature control within cabin environments. Studies have highlighted significant energy wastage resulting from passengers' difficulties in effectively using air conditioner interfaces. Simplifying these interfaces and fostering energy conservation through intuitive design and user engagement mechanisms represent critical interaction design challenges that this project seeks to address.

The project benefits from the support and collaboration of the the OpenZero projects, which focus on advancing sustainable maritime solutions. Leveraging insights and expertise from these initiatives, the project aims to develop a user-friendly, impactful app interface that not only empowers passengers to manage their energy consumption but also contributes to broader energy conservation efforts within the maritime industry.

 Key Project Objectives:

Develop an intuitive and user-friendly app interface for passengers to control cabin energy usage.

Provide real-time insights into energy consumption patterns to raise awareness and encourage sustainable behaviors.

Implement nudging and gamification strategies within the app to motivate passengers to conserve energy effectively.

Simplify heat and temperature control interfaces to minimize energy wastage and enhance user experience.

By addressing these objectives, the project aims to contribute to Hurtigruten's mission of pioneering energy-efficient maritime transportation while enhancing passenger experience and promoting sustainable behaviors among travelers.

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