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AI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: This thesis focuses on the customization of fully furnished micro-apartments in Germany, specifically addressing the personal needs of student housing tenants. The aim is to highlight the benefits of furniture customization and explore product design implementations that can provide students with opportunities for personalizing their living spaces. The motivation behind this research stems from the increasing demand for small living spaces and the shifting functions of homes due to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The methodology includes a theoretical exploration of the micro living market and the role of customization in the furniture industry, supported by literature review, interviews with housing providers, and survey data from micro and student apartment tenants. The design project component of the thesis incorporates the insights gained from the theoretical research and visual analysis of floorplans and existing furniture. The goal is to develop a customizable furniture solution that enhances the living experience in micro-apartments while maintaining spatial aesthetics and adaptability. Keywords: micro-apartments, student housing, furniture customization, product design, personalization, small living spaces, housing market, COVID-19 pandemic, literature review, interviews, survey data, design project.
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DISSERTATION NOTE: Bachelor of Arts thesis in Product Design, Berlin International University of Applied Sciences, 2022.
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MACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Table of Contents 1. Introduction .................................................. 1 1.1 Problem Statement and Aim .............. 2 1.2 Motivation ............................................4 1.3 Methodology ........................................5 Theory 2. Micro Living in Germany ........................... 7 2.1 Definition ..............................................8 2.2 General market and Development ...... 10 2.3 Student housing .................................. 12 2.4 Providers for Student Housing ............14 3. Customization ............................................17 3.1 Definition ..............................................18 3.2 Impact on Business .............................20 3.3 Impact on users ...................................22 3.4 Customizable Furniture .......................23 4. Furniture in Student Housing ................... 25 4.1 Furniture provided ............................... 26 4.2 Requirements .......................................28 4.3 User challenges ...................................29 4.4 Analysis of Design Projects ................30 4.5 Trends and Challenges ....................... 32 Praxis 5. The shelf2style ................................35 5.1 Concept ................................................36 5.1.1 Persona/User .........................37 5.1.2 Requirements .........................38 5.2 Design..................................................39 5.2.1 Fundamentals ........................40 5.2.2 Design Development ............. 42 5.2.3 Outcome .................................44 6. Summary .......................................................51 6.1 Conclusion ...........................................52 Bibliography .......................................................54 List of Figures ....................................................56 Appendix ............................................................58
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