Investigating the possibilities to enhance the travelling experience through Eindhoven, including an efficient service and attractive design in the urban commute. Today’s mobility system of Eindhoven will not be able to cope with the large upcoming rise of inhabitants. In order to meet environmental and economical goals of the Brainport Region, we need to make the style of commuting smarter, safer, more robust and sustainable. This comes with the crucial trend towards shared-mobility and away from solo-car drivers. Focussing on commuting around Eindhoven with a highlight on the four main tech campuses: ASML, BIC, Flight Forum & HTC, this project analyses hiccups and trends on multilevels, with public interviews and world-wide policies, aiming for a service-design solution that will fit Eindhoven in the day after tomorrow!
The Eindje Meerijden project mainly improved my knowledge and skills within two expertize area’s. The interior design was a whole new design field for me, I learned to use 3D programs in order to iterate with interior spaces and object and ultimately visualize the final design concept. Along with the final 3D prototype bus including different material crafting, these Technology & Realization skills will definitely help me during future projects.The Eindje Meerijden project mainly improved my knowledge and skills within two expertize area’s. The interior design was a whole new design field for me, I learned to use 3D programs in order to iterate with interior spaces and object and ultimately visualize the final design concept. Along with the final 3D prototype bus including different material crafting, these Technology & Realization skills will definitely help me during future projects.
Additionaly, the project studied multiple perspectives to outline an overview of mobility systems and it’s potential gains. The visions, opnions and statistics from various stakeholders were gained means different ways, for example public interviews and literature analyses. Relating to User & Society, I especially learned to outline the societal context of mobility with a multi-scale combination.
Eindje Meerijden presents a new service map of Eindhoven, aiming to provide more options to commute-travel through the city, and decrease crowdedness at the central station.
The map consists of two circles: “inner-circle” and “tech-circle”. The inner-circle runs along the older neighborhoods (Tongelre, Stratum, Gestel, Strijp-S and Woensel Markt), schools (Fontys and Tue), industry sites (DAF, Hurk and Evoluon) and the biggest park of the city (Genneper Park).
The outer “tech-circle” connects the four campuses (BIC1, Flight Forum, HTC and ASML) with smaller villages in the Brainport Region (Nuenen, Eeneind, Geldrop and Veldhoven) and outer neighborhoods of Eindhoven (Acht, Woensel and Meerhoven).
The Eindhoven bus design combines functionality, comfort, and modern aesthetics based on input from public, governmental, and commercial stakeholders. It features a central open space for smooth movement, enhanced by glass dividers to reduce noise while maintaining visibility. Seating options include leaning pads for semi-standing comfort, priority seats at the front for vulnerable passengers, and metro-style seating in the rear for flexibility and privacy. The rear also features rounded benches for social interaction during longer trips. Digital screens provide travel updates, news, and weather, with ceiling lighting and door indicators enhancing safety. Inspired by leading manufacturers, the design incorporates porcelain-white seats, aluminum poles, and hazelnut-brown wood-patterned flooring, showcased through detailed 3D visualization.
