Innovative Design Concepts Research Articles

Designing a Data Story: A Storytelling Approach to Curation, Sharing and Data Reuse in Support of Ethnographically-driven Research

In this paper, we introduce an innovative design concept for the curation of data, which we call 'Data Story'. We view this as an additional resource for data curation, aimed specifically at supporting the sharing of qualitative and ethnographic data. The Data Story concept is motivated by three elements: 1. the increased attention of funding agencies and academic institutions on Research Data Management and Open Science; 2. our own work with colleagues applying ethnographic research methods; and 3. existing literature that has identified specific challenges in this context. Ongoing issues entailed in dealing with certain contextual factors that are inherent to qualitative research reveal the extent to which we still lack technical design solutions that can support meaningful curation and sharing. Data Story provides a singular way of addressing these issues by integrating traditional data curation approaches, where research data are treated as 'objects' to be curated and preserved according to specific standards, with a more contextual, culturally-nuanced and collaborative organizing layer that can be thought of as a "Story". The concept draws on existing literature on data curation, digital storytelling and Critical Data Studies (CDS). As a possible design solution for Research Data Management and data curation, Data Story offers: 1) a collaborative workflow for data curation; 2) a story-like format that can serve as an organizing principle; 3) a means of enhancing and naturalizing curation practices through storytelling. Data Story is currently being developed for deployment and evaluation.

Design and Fabrication of Untethered Light-Actuated Microbots in Fluid for Biomedical Applications

Untethered mobile robots at the micro-scale have the ability to improve biomedical research by performing specialized tasks inside complex physiological environments. Light-controlled wireless microbots are becoming the center of interest thanks to their accuracy in navigation and potential to carry out operations in a non-invasive manner inside living environments. The pioneering light-engineered microbots are currently in the early stage of animal trials. There is a long way ahead before they can be employed in humans for therapeutic applications such as targeted drug delivery, cancer cell diagnosis, tissue engineering, etc. The design of light-actuated microbots is one of the challenging parts along with the biocompatibility and precision control for in vivo applications. Recent progress in light-activated microbots has revealed a few innovative design concepts. In this study, we presented a framework on the different aspects with a comparative analysis of potential designs for the next generation of light-controlled microbots. Utilizing numerical simulations of fluid-structure interactions, limiting design elements of the microbots are addressed. We envision that this study will eventually facilitate the integration of robotic applications into the real world owing to the described design considerations.

Engineering Nanofiber Scaffolds with Biomimetic Cues for Differentiation of Skin-Derived Neural Crest-like Stem Cells to Schwann Cells.

Our laboratory reported the derivation of neural crest stem cell (NCSC)-like cells from the interfollicular epidermis of the neonatal and adult epidermis. These keratinocyte (KC)-derived Neural Crest (NC)-like cells (KC-NC) could differentiate into functional neurons, Schwann cells (SC), melanocytes, and smooth muscle cells in vitro. Most notably, KC-NC migrated along stereotypical pathways and gave rise to multiple NC derivatives upon transplantation into chicken embryos, corroborating their NC phenotype. Here, we present an innovative design concept for developing anisotropically aligned scaffolds with chemically immobilized biological cues to promote differentiation of the KC-NC towards the SC. Specifically, we designed electrospun nanofibers and examined the effect of bioactive cues in guiding KC-NC differentiation into SC. KC-NC attached to nanofibers and adopted a spindle-like morphology, similar to the native extracellular matrix (ECM) microarchitecture of the peripheral nerves. Immobilization of biological cues, especially Neuregulin1 (NRG1) promoted the differentiation of KC-NC into the SC lineage. This study suggests that poly-ε-caprolactone (PCL) nanofibers decorated with topographical and cell-instructive cues may be a potential platform for enhancing KC-NC differentiation toward SC.

Advancing Taiwan's traditional craft products: A modular product design model of manufacturing technologies

The compatibility between craftsmanship and industrial product design is an important axis of modern design development. This research seeks to integrate the craft process and industrial product design methodology to achieve mass production while maintaining characteristics of traditional craftsmanship. This study constructs an operational model to formulate appropriate strategies, present two craft cases, and utilize the triangulation method to explore synergistic effects between craft process and industrial product design. The conclusions reveal that craft materials, modules, innovation, and living technology are four key design features of the modern craft model. Moreover, this study proposes a new craft development model which applies the module concept to determine feasible market strategies that can be implemented to bridge the gap between craft and product design processes. Importantly, this study also draws upon theories and models proposed by previous researchers to explain how modern craftsmanship can be leveraged to establish market niches for mass-produced products. The concept of modern crafts facilitates cross-domain collaboration and integration, contributes to the field of traditional crafts and product design, and creates niche markets for traditional craft products. This novel approach can therefore be leveraged to advance the development of sustainable design, innovative material use, product recycling, innovative design concepts, and human-friendly design.

Innovative design of modular pantograph tensegrity deployable cylindrical reflectors

To solve the problems of high areal density and low packaging ratio in available deployable cylindrical reflector antennas, an innovative design concept named the modular pantograph tensegrity deployable cylindrical reflector is proposed. The innovative design mainly consists of a pantograph tensegrity deployable truss, flexible cable nets, and reflective wire mesh surface. Based on the modular design concept, the pantograph tensegrity deployable truss can realize synchronous deployment in both parabolic and cylindrical directions. Compared with two typical deployable cylindrical reflectors, the proposed design has the advantages of lower areal density and higher packaging ratio. Simulations of performance analysis demonstrate the benefits of the innovative design.

Remote Human-Computer Interaction and STEM Teacher Online Training Based on Embedded Internet of Things

In order to expand the concept and form of teacher training, a remote human-computer interaction and STEM teacher online training platform based on the embedded Internet of Things is proposed. Based on the content analysis method, this article sorts out the development status of the current online teacher training platform and points out the shortcomings of the platform in information aggregation, resource construction, content setting, presentation, learning support services, and other aspects. Based on the combination of new concepts and new technologies, an online training platform for STEM teachers is proposed for the construction of the platform from four perspectives: innovative design concepts, enriching platform promotion ideas, developing educational makers, and improving support services, and the results of the use are investigated. The results show that the subjects believe that the STEM teacher online training system has clarified the STEM curriculum design steps, standardized STEM design methods, improved their cooperative learning ability, and cultivated design thinking. Among them, 13 people think that the training system has made STEM design steps clearer, “the design process is clearer,” “it makes me clearer about the whole design process,” and “the course design and development process is clearer.” Conclusion. This platform can provide a reference for online training and professional development of Chinese teachers.

Innovative Design of Novel Main and Secondary Arch Collaborative Y-Shaped Arch Bridge and Research on Shear Lag Effect of Its Unconventional Thin-Walled Steel Box Arch Ribs

The first main and secondary collaborative Y-shaped steel box arch bridge under construction in China is a rarely seen innovative practice among bridges already built at home and abroad, which is an attractive engineering research topic in the field of advanced bridge design and construction, and the investigation of this bridge has made a groundbreaking contribution. The structure of unconventional thin-walled steel box arch ribs is very novel, abandoning the traditional two-dimensional arch rib structure form and adopting the new structural mode of single–double combination and joint working of main and secondary arches. However, for this innovative design, many technical difficulties including innovative design details, mechanical behavior of thin-walled structures and construction methods still need to be pioneeringly explored and thoroughly researched. In this paper, the innovative design concept of unconventional thin-walled arch ribs for spatial Y-shaped steel box arch bridges is described, and a comparative analysis with the corresponding conventional single arch rib structure is carried out. Due to the limitations of the common conventional arch bridge research methods, a combined global and local finite element method is used to analyze the static and dynamic properties of the structure, and the shear lag effect of the thin-walled steel box arch ribs is studied in a pioneering and exploratory approach. In addition, the stress distribution of the bifurcated section of the arch ribs and the configuration of the diaphragm are analyzed in detail to verify the reasonableness, advantage and applicability of the innovative design. The results show that the main and secondary arch collaboration Y-shaped steel box arch bridge has reasonable structure and superior mechanical properties and has a greater value for promotion The design concept and analysis method are worthy of use as a reference for the aesthetical and mechanical design of similar spatial Y-shaped arch bridges in the future.

Aspects Regarding the Innovative Conceptual Design for Children's Recreational Areas.

Conceptual design approaches the definition of an innovative concept design applied to a product intended for children’-=s recreational area, corresponding to a personal profile located around the age of childhood, namely aged 2 to 5. The case study presented highlights the development of an innovative concept for children’s recreational areas, to be precise the design, and the conceptual design applied to a roto-pendular carousel for children’s recreational areas. The working method aims at identifying the chronological stages of development and the conceptual design, starting from the idea, prospectographic research, analysis of constructive solutions, and finally the materialization of the assisted design in detail, applied to the new concept. Based on the prospectographic study, several constructive variants are highlighted, at the draft level, and after the analysis, the optimized variant of the carousel concept is established that should match the functions and characteristics pursued and imposed on the new concept. Following the justification of the choice of the optimal variant of the concept, the model is designed in an assisted environment in order to follow aspects related to technology associated with each component of the whole assembly, as well as aspects related to ergonomics, safety in exploration and proportion associated to the typology and to the age criteria of children.

Bio-Morpheme as innovative design concept for “Bio City” urban structure in the context of water-saving and human health

This paper presents a novel model of an elementary autonomous housing complex called Bio-Morpheme, intended to be an element of a Bio-City's structure. Its novelty manifests from the idea of urban form integration with the form of the water transformation cycle in the building and its immediate surroundings. Key factors include the retention and utilisation of rainwater in the Bio-Morpheme. Another feature of the proposal is the potential to use Bio-Morpheme-like complexes as autonomous units or combine them into larger structures based on integrated water management in typologically diverse city zones. Define the urban and architectural features of a Bio-Morpheme complex allowed using the proposed theoretical model to verify the potential for comprehensive water management featuring the utilisation of rainwater and stormwater harvested from roofs, pavements, bicycle paths, and roads. The study assumed climate and hydrological conditions for Krakow, Poland, predicting the potential for application. The authors observed that a Bio-Morpheme's structure allows for incorporating 41% of the collected runoff into its water supply infrastructure and using this water for domestic purposes when the remaining water can be direct to a surface reservoir. The reservoir provides the Bio-Morpheme's residents with direct contact with a water surface and enhances the microclimate. The Bio-Morpheme model is a solution that allows for rationalizing processes in elementary urban structure cells, which has a beneficial effect on lowering the demand for grid-sourced water and the amount of sewage produced. It also allows for introducing a surface reservoir into an urban interior and guarantees the highest quality of the environment and the health of residents.

Numerical simulation and prototype experiment of integrated electrohydraulic pump

Integrated electrohydraulic pump (IEHP) is conceived as an innovative design concept to achieve the higher power density, lower noise level, and leakage-free with respect to the traditional hydraulic power units. Nevertheless, the complex cooling circuit may increase the flow resistance, reducing the effective delivery flow rate of IEHP, which will be more serious at high rotational speed. In this context, a novel centrifugal charging pump (CCP) integrated on the hollow drive shaft is arranged on the suction path of positive-displacement vane pump (main pump) to boost its inlet pressure, thus efficiently improving the suction capability of IEHP. The contribution of this study is to develop a full flow field CFD model of IEHP, in which the fluid domain of main pump and CCP are connected in series. Based on the CFD model validated subsequently by prototype experiment in terms of volumetric efficiency, the charging effect of CCP modeled with different geometric parameters, at 1,500 r/min, has been investigated. Finally, combined with experiment and simulation, the delivery flow rate of IEHP, in the speed range 600–6,000 r/min, are also analyzed by means of comparing with a standard vane pump. The results show that the CCP makes an outstanding contribution to the filling of main pump, especially when the rotational speed exceeds 3,000 r/min; Since then, the flow rate saturation of standard vane pump tends to occur due to serious incomplete filling, while the IEHP still maintains valid output. It can be concluded that, with the help of charging effect of CCP, the IEHP can keep the same volume efficiency as the vane pump under rated speed, and there is a certain potential for the application of IEHP in a wide speed range.

The A24 Blankenburg connection: An innovative design concept for an immersed tunnel project in a busy port

The A24 Blankenburg connection is a new three-lane highway in the Port of Rotterdam connecting two existing highways. The project incorporates a ground level subsurface tunnel of approximately 500 m (Holland Tunnel), an immersed tunnel of approximately 900 m (Maasdelta Tunnel), a fly-over connecting the A15 and a dive-under connecting the A20 and the widening of the existing A20 highway. Challenging to construct the connection is the location in the busiest part of the Port of Rotterdam, one of biggest ports in the world and therefore of great importance to the Dutch economy. The A24 Blankenburg connection is being constructed by the BAAK consortium (consisting of Ballast Nedam and DEME Group). The consortium developed a completely new innovative design concept for the immersed tunnel which embraces the minimization of hindrance both on water as well as on land.This paper will address the original plan, the tender design and some of the key elements of the design and construction of this project.

Feasibility of innovative design concepts of Burnable poison pins for 24-month cycle PWR

In this study, two innovative burnable poison (BP) design concepts were introduced for an extended cycle of PWR. They are Double Tube Burnable Poison (DTBP) and Burnable poison Attached to Guide tube (BAG). DTBP is specifically designed for the 17 × 17 Westinghouse (WH) fuel assembly, and BAG is for the 16 × 16 Combustion Engineering (CE) fuel assembly. The DTBP design has two tubes inserted into each other, made of different absorber materials, and contained as a single tube by covering them with the cladding material. The inner tube is made of Al2O3-B4C with natural boron, and the outer tube is made of a low concentration of Gd2O3 homogeneously dispersed in ZIRLO. On the other hand, the BAG design contains four thin wires made of Al2O3-B4C with natural boron. These wires are attached to the outer wall of guide tubes. High-Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel with enrichment of 6.96 w/o was used instead of the standard fuel to simulate a 24-month cycle length of PWR core. DeCART2D code was used to perform assembly calculations for both designs. Only DTBP design was further investigated by DeCART2D-MASTER code to perform core calculation and MCNP analysis to check the distribution of thermal neutrons flux and the depletion of poison materials at different layers of this design. After comparing these options with conventional BPs, the results showed that the DTBP and BAG + IFBA cases reduced the initial excess reactivity by about 44% and 43%, respectively. Also, they maintained the k-infinite letdown curve as the flattest line among all cases and obtained the lowest residual reactivity penalty with the values of 2806 pcm and 1898 pcm, respectively. Although the DTBP design has a slow depletion rate, the depletion of all the poison isotopes was complete before the end of the cycle, as proved by MCNP analysis. The DTBP + Erbia core achieved the 24-month cycle length without violating the design constraints of power peaking factor and moderator temperature coefficient (MTC).

Lighting in Kindergartens: Towards Innovative Design Concepts for Lighting Design in Kindergartens Based on Children’s Perception of Space

Light is the foundation of the visual perceptual process that initiates the evaluation of the surrounding area. Linked to various aspects and rhythms of the body, light connects us to both the natural environment and the interior space. The process of perceiving and assessing space for children and adults with different viewing heights and viewing perspectives as well as the role of light to facilitate this are the key elements of this study. The paper describes general lighting design strategies for kindergartens, specifically developed to create an environment that takes into account the children’s scale and cognitive processes. The objective was to discuss environments that support the child’s spatial perception along with shape and object recognition by means of lighting design, for example by creating distinct, well-placed shadows. The proposed strategies are informed by a literature review on the concepts and interrelations of light, human physiology and the perception of scale and space. In addition, our process also included visits to kindergartens to observe and analyse existing lighting as well as the use of simulation programs to test lighting scenarios and their patterns/distribution of light and shadow. The outcome described in this paper is a proposal and strategy to take into account children’s vantage points when designing lighting in kindergartens that is still open to practical interpretations in real-world sites.

Periodic DLC Interlayer-Functionalized Bi-Sb-Te-Based Nanostructures: A Novel Concept for Building Heterogenized Superarchitectures with Enhanced Thermoelectric Performance.

According to the innovative design concept of omnidirectional quasi-order hetero-nanocomposites proposed for potentially realizing high thermoelectric performance, a series of superarchitectures consisting of longitudinally periodic diamond-like carbon (DLC) interlayers in latitudinally well-aligned Bi-Sb-Te (BST)-based nanostructures were successfully demonstrated for the first time using dual-beam pulsed laser deposition. This work confirmed that the periodic appearance of DLC is a practical approach to instantly resetting the BST deposition into another new crystal growth cycle. The optimized Seebeck coefficient of ∼500 μV K-1 and the corresponding power factor of ∼40 μW cm-1 K-2 achieved are comparable to or higher than the reported values for BST or BST-based nanocomposites, which evidently originated from the periodically added DLC, as clarified in the Pisarenko plot. In addition, the DLC additives effectively reduce the thermal transport as qualitatively evidenced by micro-Raman characterizations.

Recent Advancement of the Current Aspects of g-C3 N4 for its Photocatalytic Applications in Sustainable Energy System.

Being one of the foremost enticing and intriguing innovations, heterogeneous photocatalysis has also been used to effectively gather, transform, and conserve sustainable sun's radiation for the production of efficient and clean fossil energy as well as a wide range of ecological implications. The generation of solar fuel-based water splitting and CO2 photoreduction is excellent for generating alternative resources and reducing global warming. Developing an inexpensive photocatalyst can effectively split water into hydrogen (H2 ), oxygen (O2 ) sources, and carbon dioxide (CO2 ) into fuel sources, which is a crucial problem in photocatalysis. The metal-free g-C3 N4 photocatalyst has a high solar fuel generation potential. This review covers the most recent advancements in g-C3 N4 preparation, including innovative design concepts and new synthesis methods, and novel ideas for expanding the light absorption of pure g-C3 N4 for photocatalytic application. Similarly, the main issue concerning research and prospects in photocatalysts based g-C3 N4 was also discussed. The current dissertation provides an overview of comprehensive understanding of the exploitation of the extraordinary systemic and characteristics, as well as the fabrication processes and uses of g-C3 N4 .

A fully integrated optimization framework for designing a complex geometry offshore wind turbine spar-type floating support structure

Abstract. Spar-type platforms for floating offshore wind turbines are considered suitable for commercial wind farm deployment. To reduce the hurdles of such floating systems becoming competitive, in situ aero-hydro-servo-elastic simulations are applied to support conceptual design optimization by including transient and non-linear loads. For reasons of flexibility, the utilized optimization framework and problem are modularly structured so that the setup can be applied to both an initial conceptual design study for bringing innovative floater configurations to light and a subsequent optimization for obtaining detailed designs. In this paper, a spar floater for a 5 MW wind turbine is used as the basis. The approach for generating an initial but very innovative conceptual floater design comprises the segmentation of the floating cylinder into three parts, the specification of a freer optimization formulation with fewer restrictions on the floater geometry, and the allowance for alternative ballast materials. The optimization of the support structure focuses primarily on cost reduction, expressed in terms of the objective to minimize the floater structural material. The optimization results demonstrate significant potential for cost savings when alternative structural and manufacturing strategies are considered.

An Empirical Study on Digital Media Technology in Film and Television Animation Design

Computer art and design of digital media technology as a typical cross-technology, combined with graphic images of modern multimedia technology, can show three-dimensional art content and animation design and production of natural affinity; therefore, the digital media technology is introduced into modern animation design and production and is an innovative design concept and method, optimizing the creation efficiency of basic requirements. The reform and innovation of animation design and production are the requirement of the development of The Times. The application of digital media technology in animation design and production is conducive to promoting the development of the animation industry. Animation is human’s pursuit of light and shadow. Based on the analysis of the characteristics of digital media, the architecture of the digital media animation system is designed, and the functions of system modules are expounded. Based on the large scale and high efficiency of digital media technology, the framework structure of the animation design system is constructed. Driven by the two-way technology and application, digital media technology is innovatively applied, and three-dimensional animation design and virtual simulation technology are integrated, so as to promote the technological upgrading of animation creation and improve its technical content and level. Through the corresponding test of the system, it is determined that the system can run normally and stably. The digital new media technology is introduced into the design and production of film and television animation to promote the digital development of animation design and production.

Innovative school management in teaching and learning blended (Blended) that can be an example in the situation of the coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic (COVID - 19) with NON SAWAN MODEL

Ban Non Sawan School Under the Office of Elementary Education Service Area, office 2, is a medium-sized educational institution with 311 students, 23 teachers and educational personnel, providing 3 levels of education, namely pre-primary grades 2-3, primary school grades 1-6 and Secondary level 1-3, there are service areas in 2 villages, namely Ban Non Sawan Village No. 3 and Baan Soon Pattana Village, Village No. 6, Pha Sam Yot Sub- district, Erawan District, Loei Province,Thailand. The study was conducted to study the reasons, necessities, problems, needs, and importance of innovative design concepts. consistent with policies and laws at various levels Briefly as followsFor students to learn continuously Teachers have performed their teaching duties according to the position standards.and duties, parents and all stakeholders receive information and help reflect the results of work Therefore, an innovation in educational institution management has been created in the management of blended teaching and learning (Blended) that is exemplary. In the situation of the epidemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with NON SAWAN MODEL, the innovator has taken into account the objectives Achievement goals that align with problematic conditions and development needs clear operation Measure and evaluate effectively as follows:

Toward improving residual limb climate within prostheses for persons with lower limb loss: a technical note.

Individuals with lower limb loss often wear a gel liner and enclosed socket for connecting to a terminal prosthetic device. Historically, a significant limitation to traditional liners and sockets is that they are thermal insulators, thereby trapping heat and moisture within, which can lead to numerous deleterious issues, including loss of suspension and residual limb skin problems, and, in turn, reductions in mobility, function, and overall quality of life. To mitigate these issues, new approaches are therefore needed to enhance the residual limb climate (e.g. breathability and air permeability), allowing the dispersal of heat and moisture from within the liner and socket. In this study, a multidisciplinary team sought to establish the feasibility of an innovative prosthetic liner-socket system, designed to improve residual limb climate by capitalizing on passive (i.e. nonpowered) ventilation to reduce temperature/moisture and improve socket comfort for persons with transtibial amputations. Focus group meetings, along with an iterative design approach, were implemented to establish innovative design and development concepts that led to a passively ventilated liner-socket system. Ex vivo design has supported the feasibility of developing a passively ventilated liner-socket. To build on these successes, future development and human subjects testing are needed to finalize a commercially viable system. Implementing a passively ventilated liner-socket system that improves residual limb health and comfort, without compromising function or mobility of the user, into standard clinical care may encourage a more active lifestyle and enhance the quality of life for individuals after lower limb loss.

Conducting Polymer-Reinforced Laser-Irradiated Graphene as a Heterostructured 3D Transducer for Flexible Skin Patch Biosensors.

Flexible skin patch biosensors are promising for the noninvasive determination of physiological parameters in perspiration for fitness and health monitoring. However, various prerequisites need to be met for the development of such biosensors, including the creation of a flexible conductive platform, bending/contact stability, fast electrochemical kinetics, and immobilization of biomolecules. Here, we describe a conducting polymer-reinforced laser-irradiated graphene (LIG) network as a heterostructured three-dimensional (3D) transducer for flexible skin patch biosensors. LIG with a hierarchically interconnected graphene structure is geometrically patterned on polyimide via localized laser irradiation as a flexible conductive platform, which is then reinforced by poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) as a conductive binder (PEDOT/LIG) with improved structural/contact stability and electrochemical kinetics. The interconnected pores of the reinforced PEDOT/LIG function as a 3D host matrix for high loading of “artificial” (Prussian blue, PB) and natural enzymes (lactate oxidase, LOx), forming a compact and heterostructured 3D transducer (LOx/PB-PEDOT/LIG) for lactate biosensing with excellent sensitivity (11.83 μA mM–1). We demonstrated the fabrication of flexible skin patch biosensors comprising a custom-built integrated three-electrode system achieve amperometric detection of lactate in artificial sweat over a wide physiological linear range of 0–18 mM. The advantage of this facile and versatile transducer is further illustrated by the development of a folded 3D wristband lactate biosensor and a dual channel biosensors for simultaneous monitoring of lactate and glucose. This innovative design concept of a heterostructured transducer for flexible biosensors combined with a versatile fabrication approach could potentially drive the development of new wearable and skin-mountable biosensors for monitoring various physiological parameters in biofluids for noninvasive fitness and health management.