rachel lambert
New Member
Hi everyone!
I am a student at Loughborough University studying Industrial Design and Technology.
I am currently in the process of designing my final year product based on improving the communication between motorists and cyclists in built up areas, especially those who commute to work.
I was wondering if you were able to help me with the design process by answering a few questions I have?
1. How would you characterise your bicycling identity?
- Keen cyclist, you take cycling more seriously than others.
- Practicality, you cycle to get from one point to another.
- Leisurely, an occasional bike ride out.
- None, rarely/ never cycle.
2. In an average week, how often do you cycle?
- Less than one
- 1-5
-5-10
-Other (please state)
3. When cycling, how frequently do you signal to other motorists?
- Always
- Occasionally
- Rarely
- Never
4. When do you think a signal is most appropriate?
- Daytime/ Daylight
-4Night time/ Darkness
- Poor weather conditions- rain, wet, snow, ice
- Cold
- Other (Please specify)
5. How do you typically signal/ indicate to other motorists to motorists and other road users that you intend to turn or move?
- Hand gestures
- Verbally
- Mixture of both
-I do not signal
- Other (Please specify)
6. During which circumstances on the road do you perceive a signal to be most necessary?
- When the bike is moving
- From a stopped position
- Both of the above
7. If a product was to be developed to improve the communication between motorists and cyclist, what facilities would you want it to include? (you can select one or more)
- Lighting to improve visibility and awareness
- Speed and Braking awareness
- Sound
- Indicating factor
- Other (please specify)
8. Where would you install such a product?
- On the body
- Attach to the bicycle
- No preference
- Other (please specify)
9. Why have you chosen that option? Please provide a brief statement
10. Again, if a product was developed to improve communication what qualities of the product would be most important?
- Easy to use/ operate 1 2 3 4
- Easy to install or wear 1 2 3 4
- Effectiveness at performing its function 1 2 3 4
- Aesthetics, how it looks. 1 2 3 4
- Cost 1 2 3 4
- Other (Please specify)
11. Where do you think is the most important position on the bike/ yourself for a product to be placed that allows you to be seen by others?
- Front
- Rear
- Side
- Other (Please specify)
12. Where do you think is the most important area for a product to go that allows you to see?- Front
- Rear
- Side
- Other (please specify)
Any answers/ comments will be very much appreciated and will help me further my understanding of bicycle users on the road, and how they interact and communicate with motorists!
Thank you,
Rachel
I am a student at Loughborough University studying Industrial Design and Technology.
I am currently in the process of designing my final year product based on improving the communication between motorists and cyclists in built up areas, especially those who commute to work.
I was wondering if you were able to help me with the design process by answering a few questions I have?
1. How would you characterise your bicycling identity?
- Keen cyclist, you take cycling more seriously than others.
- Practicality, you cycle to get from one point to another.
- Leisurely, an occasional bike ride out.
- None, rarely/ never cycle.
2. In an average week, how often do you cycle?
- Less than one
- 1-5
-5-10
-Other (please state)
3. When cycling, how frequently do you signal to other motorists?
- Always
- Occasionally
- Rarely
- Never
4. When do you think a signal is most appropriate?
- Daytime/ Daylight
-4Night time/ Darkness
- Poor weather conditions- rain, wet, snow, ice
- Cold
- Other (Please specify)
5. How do you typically signal/ indicate to other motorists to motorists and other road users that you intend to turn or move?
- Hand gestures
- Verbally
- Mixture of both
-I do not signal
- Other (Please specify)
6. During which circumstances on the road do you perceive a signal to be most necessary?
- When the bike is moving
- From a stopped position
- Both of the above
7. If a product was to be developed to improve the communication between motorists and cyclist, what facilities would you want it to include? (you can select one or more)
- Lighting to improve visibility and awareness
- Speed and Braking awareness
- Sound
- Indicating factor
- Other (please specify)
8. Where would you install such a product?
- On the body
- Attach to the bicycle
- No preference
- Other (please specify)
9. Why have you chosen that option? Please provide a brief statement
10. Again, if a product was developed to improve communication what qualities of the product would be most important?
- Easy to use/ operate 1 2 3 4
- Easy to install or wear 1 2 3 4
- Effectiveness at performing its function 1 2 3 4
- Aesthetics, how it looks. 1 2 3 4
- Cost 1 2 3 4
- Other (Please specify)
11. Where do you think is the most important position on the bike/ yourself for a product to be placed that allows you to be seen by others?
- Front
- Rear
- Side
- Other (Please specify)
12. Where do you think is the most important area for a product to go that allows you to see?- Front
- Rear
- Side
- Other (please specify)
Any answers/ comments will be very much appreciated and will help me further my understanding of bicycle users on the road, and how they interact and communicate with motorists!
Thank you,
Rachel
