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Measuring Perception for Haptic Branding

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Abstract

Addressing haptic perception in branding strategies for flooring could well be a new tactic in setting a competitive edge. Wood surfaces and especially wood flooring offer a wide range of possible product variations. In a blindfolded test the perceptional abilities of hands and bare feet concerning the temperature, roughness and hardness of floorings were tested. Concerning these three variables the perception is principally similar, also between women and men. The floor with a naturally oiled surface was preferred most, being warm, fairly rough and fairly smooth. The applied test design can be used to determine the haptic perception of wooden surfaces. The results of the test can be applied in further product developments to ascertain a unique perception which can contribute to haptic branding strategies.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of E&DPE 2006, the 8th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education, Salzburg, Austria, 07.-08.09.2006
Pages361-366
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Event8th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education, E&DPE 2006 - Salzburg, Austria
Duration: 7 Sept 20068 Sept 2006

Conference

Conference8th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education, E&DPE 2006
Abbreviated titleE&DPE 2006
Country/TerritoryAustria
CitySalzburg
Period7/09/068/09/06

Keywords

  • Haptic branding
  • Haptic perception
  • Wood surfaces
  • Branding strategies
  • Competitive edges
  • Product variations
  • Test designs
  • Wood flooring
  • Wooden surfaces
  • Building materials
  • Product design
  • Floors

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