Thesis - Teknisk Design

Oskar Karlsson, Petter PolsonMaster Thesis 2011 at Chalmers University of Technology• OT & PJ argued that VR models are good to store and present large amounts of data. It speeds up the discussion andlearning process.• Actors become more engaged and involved in the discussions if they felt that they contributed to the VR model.• ALO emphasised the importance of getting the public involved in city planning (“the involvement process”).• “There is no single perception of the common good”.• “Everyone has different emotions and want different things”.• ALO introduced the AELIA model (Attention, Experience, Learning, Influence, Action) as a way to engage the public.DiscussionIncorporate a game aspect to the exhibit will make the user participate more actively and be more emotionally engaged in thuslearning more about the topic. It is important to be aware of what pedagogical setup and vocabulary that is used so that it targets theright audience. Just like the content and the technology, the pedagogical perspective plays a big role in every exhibition. To actuallyinduce “action” is an important part of communication that needs to be considered in the concept for the exhibition.Using historical persons can be a good way to put things in historical perspective. To look at people instead of technology can illustratehow things have evolved. Paradoxical ways of presenting information (i.e. comic book style graphics to show science) attracts attention.It is important to induce positive emotions and avoid hopelessness when communicating and educating. The use of non-logical(aesthetical) visual, audible or tactile elements can be used to enhance messages and create the right atmosphere. Involvement andthe possibility to change and affect content make people more engaged, especially if combined with the “recognition-factor” i.e. beingable to affect your own city.Seminars, Elfack fair 2011Professor Lina Bertling – Head of Division Electric Power Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology• Her focus was on renewable electricity production from wind power and on transport, which are important issues inSweden and globally.• EU’s 20-20-20 goals are the drivers.• There are two important international cooperation; ENARD – bottom up approach based on technical requirementsand ISGAN – top down approach based on political targets.• Main questions for developing a smart grid are to have a balance between production and consumption and tocontrol a higher capacity from renewable sources.Stig Göthe – SEK, Chairman of the board at Powercircle• Wind and solar power grows fastest in EU together with electricity from gas power plants.• Small producers can get together in a virtual power plant with smart technology.• Net owners have to adapt to changes that are coming into both producer and consumer side of the electricitysystem. They need to handle problems that occur without making any profit of their own.89