This book is a rich source of information on design research and solutions for the support and development of space missions. International experiences and researches are presented in order to cast light on the role of space design in improving living and working conditions in outer space and to highlight the particularities of the necessary design skills, taking into account specific requirements and constraints. The challenge facing designers is how to approach environmentally extreme conditions in such a way that they are transformed from limitations into opportunities. The author has herself developed products that have been tested during on-orbit experiments on the International Space Station. Drawing on this unique experience and other case studies, the author proposes a new design methodology for space and demonstrates how the discipline of design is able to generate innovation thanks to the strong capacity of visioning. Ultimately this will lead to the development of further new equipment for astronauts that will facilitate space travel. While the book is intended primarily for students and researchers, it is also of interest for a broad readership attracted by space, innovation, and future scenarios.
Author(s): Annalisa Dominoni
Series: Research for Development
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2020
Language: English
Pages: 210
City: Cham
Preface
Contents
1 The Strategic Role of Design for Space
1.1 The Fascination for Space
1.2 Space Design for Disruptive Ideas
1.2.1 The Design Domain Fields for Space
1.2.2 The Role of Space Design
1.3 Use and Gesture Design
1.4 Designing the Space Experience
1.5 Design for the New Space Economy
1.5.1 Design Research for Innovation
1.5.2 Space Inspires Innovation Through Design
1.5.3 Space Technology Spin-Offs Through Fashion
1.5.4 Adding an Aesthetic Value to Technology
1.5.5 Space Technology Spin-Ins Through Design
1.5.6 A Bridge Between Human Sciences, Technology and Beauty
References
2 Living in Space by the Lens of Design
2.1 The Transition to Microgravity
2.2 Countermeasures
2.3 Confined Environment
2.4 On Board Astronauts’ Activities
References
3 Research and Design for Space Life
3.1 The Birth of a New Discipline in Space Design
3.1.1 A Space Architect and Designer Meets Engineers
3.1.2 The Ability to Predict Use and Gestures
3.1.3 Turning Microgravity into an Advantage
3.1.4 Design Research Methodologies for Space
3.1.5 To Verify Prototypes with Dry and Underwater Tests
3.1.6 Co-design with Astronauts
3.1.7 Disruptive Feasibility Studies with Design Companies
3.1.8 Space Design is Multidisciplinary
3.1.9 Crossing Space Knowledge Through Design
3.2 Space Design Was Born by a Woman
3.2.1 The Language of Semiotic and Colour in Space
3.2.2 Balancing Human Needs and Functionality with Beauty
3.3 A Designer to Create the Skylab
3.3.1 From Functional to Comfortable Spacecraft
3.3.2 Improving Habitability and Recreational Values
3.4 International Space Station: Design Versus Engineering
3.4.1 Industrial Design at NASA
3.4.2 Designer’s Perception at ESA
3.4.2.1 The Contamination of Design and Space Exploration
3.4.2.2 A Misunderstanding of the Design Role
3.4.2.3 Designer Contribution in the Space Industry
3.5 To a New Space Era by Design
3.5.1 An “Italian Design Style” Spaceship
3.5.2 Space Design Drives the Private Space Industry
References
4 Space Design Between Research, Project and Education
4.1 Five Case Studies of Space Design
4.1.1 VEST. Project and Experiment on Board the ISS
4.1.2 Couture in Orbit. A Capsule Collection for ESA
4.1.3 Space4InspirAction. A Space Design Course with ESA
4.1.4 Fashion in Orbit Versus Space Fashion Design
4.1.5 Moony. A Lunar Base in Lava-Tubes for Igluna ESA_Lab@
4.2 VEST. Projects and Experiments on Board the ISS
4.2.1 Proposal for the Development of an Integrated Clothing System VEST
4.2.1.1 Aims of the Project
4.2.1.2 Reasons for Using the ISS to Test VEST Project
4.2.1.3 Technical and Technological Aspects
4.2.1.4 Applications, Spin-Offs, Market Prospects and Evaluations
4.2.1.5 Preliminary Development Plan of the Entire Project
4.2.2 Plan of Activities for the Feasibility Study
4.2.2.1 Design Goals of the Integrated Clothing System VEST
4.2.2.2 Project Researches and Hypothesis
4.2.2.3 Concept Design Development
4.2.3 VEST Clothing Support System on Orbit Validation
4.2.3.1 Garments Used in Human Space Missions
4.2.3.2 Fibres and Fabrics Innovations of VEST Project
4.2.3.3 Tailoring and Wearability Innovations of VEST Project
4.2.3.4 Aesthetics Reflections of VEST Project
4.2.3.5 The Experiment Sessions
4.2.3.6 Meaning and Spin-Offs of VEST Project
4.3 Couture in Orbit. A Capsule Collection for ESA
4.3.1 Space and the Fashion Industry
4.3.2 Taking Inspiration by Space to Innovate
4.3.2.1 Innovation of Style
4.3.2.2 Innovation of Meaning
4.3.2.3 Fashion in the Age of Technology
4.3.3 Project Development of Couture in Orbit ESA-POLIMI
4.3.4 Learning Goals
4.3.5 Design Methodology
4.3.6 Couture in Orbit Projects
4.3.6.1 Therapic Garments 23.44°
4.3.6.2 Food Keeper
4.3.6.3 Tourist in Space
4.3.7 Learning Outcomes
4.3.8 Results Dissemination and Exploitation
4.4 Space4InspirAction. A Space Design Course with ESA
4.4.1 Design Methodology for Space
4.4.2 Space4InspirAction 1st Edition 2017
4.4.2.1 Space Food
4.4.2.2 Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) Suit
4.4.2.3 Interplanetary Missions
4.4.3 Space4InspirAction 2nd Edition 2018
4.4.4 Space4InspirAction 3rd Edition 2019
4.4.5 Space4InspirAction 4th Edition 2020
4.5 Fashion in Orbit Versus Space Fashion Design
4.5.1 Fashion in Orbit
4.5.1.1 Learning Goals
4.5.1.2 Syllabus
4.5.1.3 Design Methodology and Learning Outcomes
4.5.2 Space Fashion Design
4.5.2.1 Learning Goals
4.5.2.2 Syllabus
4.5.2.3 Design Methodology and Learning Outcomes
4.5.2.4 Projects Visions
4.5.3 Results Dissemination and Exploitation
4.6 Moony. A Lunar Base in Lava-Tubes for Igluna ESA_Lab@
4.6.1 The Roadmap of Igluna 1st Edition 2019
4.6.2 Multidisciplinary Teams: Activities and Methodologies
4.6.3 Igluna Project’s Approach and Value
4.6.4 Moony. A Lunar Base in Lava-Tubes
4.6.4.1 Lava-Tube: The Ideal Environment
4.6.4.2 The Habitation Module
4.6.4.3 External Structure’s Installation Path
4.6.4.4 The Securing the Lunar Base
4.6.5 The Field Campaign and the Next Edition Igluna 2020
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