Ergonomic sensory evaluation and consumers acceptability of a conceptual fashion shoe

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https://doi.org/10.22570/ergodesignhci.v11i1.1717

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This paper presents the results of a scientific initiation research conducted between 2018 and 2019 as part of a technological undergraduate course in Fashion Design. The objective was to sensorially evaluate a shoe developed based on the theory of conceptual fashion combined with the principles of ergonomics and universal product design. To identify the acceptance of the shoe and assess its ergonomic aspects, a sensory analysis with 62 potential consumers was carried out, where they were encouraged to try on the shoe, walk in it and then answer a questionnaire where they would do a rating concerning the comfort, safety, aesthetic aspects and the relationship of the product's form with the theme chosen by the designers using a 5-point Likert scale. As for the results, it was identified a maximum approval by the public for all dimensions questioned, both ergonomic and aesthetic-symbolic, suggesting the notion that it is possible to bring a product that fits within the conceptual notion with the ergonomic ones.

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Ítalo José de Medeiros Dantas, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Norte

Adjunct professor in the area of management processes and quality control in the clothing industry at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Norte - Campus Caicó. PhD student (UNESP) and Master (UFCG) in Design, Specialist in Communication, Semiotics and Visual Languages (UBC) and undergraduated in Fashion Design (IFRN). Collaborating researcher at the Research Group on Information, Languages and Usability, at the Morphology of Artifacts and Communication Systems Research Group and at the Color Study Group linked to the Federal University of Campina Grande, and at the Textile and Clothing Research Group, linked to to the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Norte - Campus Caicó. Multidisciplinary researcher with academic and professional interests in different areas of Design, with emphasis on Fashion and Communication.

Lívia Juliana Silva Solino de Souza, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Norte

Professor and Coordinator of CST in Fashion Design at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Norte - Campus Caicó. Undergraduated in Fashion Design from UFC and Master in Production Engineering from UFRN. Researcher at the Textile and Clothing Research Center, working in the areas of Slow Fashion, Innovation in Fashion Processes and Products, Color Psychology and Product Ergonomics. In addition to actively participating in university extension, promoting the circular economy.

Jeferson Rodrigo Silva Santos, Patos University Center, Patos, Brasil

Graduated in Physiotherapy from the Centro Universitário de Patos. He has experience in the field of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.

Vanda da Conceição Silva, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Norte

Technician in Clothing and Graduated in Fashion Design by the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Norte - Campus Caicó.

Rafaela Patrícia de Araújo, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Norte

Technician in Clothing and undergraduated student in Fashion Design by the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Norte - Campus Caicó.

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Published

2023-06-30

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Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023): Ergodesign & HCI, n.1, v.11, jan-jun (2023)

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Copyright (c) 2023 Ítalo José de Medeiros Dantas, Lívia Juliana Silva Solino de Souza, Jeferson Rodrigo Silva Santos, Vanda da Conceição Silva, Rafaela Patrícia de Araújo

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