Tactility in perception of biobased composites
Auteurs
Thundathil M., Emerson N.J., Nazmi A.R., Shahri B., Müssig J., Huber T.
Référence
Proceedings of the Design Society, vol. 4, pp. 1467-1476, 2024
Description
Biobased composites - sustainable alternatives to fossil-based materials, could gain better acceptance if their perceptual handicaps could be overcome. This paper considers the role of tactility in contrast with visual stimuli, as well as the perceptual qualities influenced by tactility. The analysis revealed a significant impact of tactility in forming attributes such as naturality, roughness and strength. Attributes like beauty and complexity remain less affected by touch, and more visual-dominant. These findings may help designers in creating desirable products with sustainable materials.
