DESIGNING FOR USER EXPERIENCE IN NORDIC SKIING
Year: 2015
Editor: Guy Bingham, Darren Southee, John McCardle, Ahmed Kovacevic, Erik Bohemia, Brian Parkinson
Author: Stuler, Hĺkon; Berg, Arild
Series: E&PDE
Institution: Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences
Section: Social Issues
Page(s): 298-303
ISBN: 978-1-904670-62-9
Abstract
Although the experience is the most important aspect of skiing, sports equipment manufacturers do not seem to take this into account in the development of skiing products. This paper examines how the sports industry can develop better products by focusing specifically on the user experience. Such a focus might lead to better experiences in winter sports. A user survey and a literature review were used as the main research methods. The results of the literature review were compared with the opinions and ideas of skiers. The findings revealed a disparity between the users’ and producers’ focus. Greater involvement of the user and the inclusion of the user experience in the design process could result in better ski equipment and better experiences. A set of design principles is proposed that can be used in the development of ski equipment.
Keywords: Experience, user experience, user involvement, sports equipment, Nordic skiing