Johma
November 2022 - February 2023
Group Project · Bachelor Level · Industrial Design Engineering
Course: Project Consumer Products
This multidisciplinary project brought together Industrial Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, and Mechanical Engineering backgrounds to address a realistic product design brief from an industrial partner. Working in diverse teams, the challenge was to plan, manage, and execute the complete product development cycle while aligning priorities across disciplines.
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Methodology
The project followed a structured innovation methodology, applying six innovation models in sequence to develop a sustainable, integrated solar energy system for the Grolsch Veste stadium. The process was iterative and reflective, combining stakeholder analysis, contradiction-solving, risk assessment, and visual integration to ensure that the final solution addressed technical, functional, aesthetic, and societal requirements.
Final Design
The final concept features a hybrid solar energy system:
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FSLSC panels are integrated into vertical facades and curved surfaces, capturing diffused light and redirecting it toward photovoltaic (PV) panels.
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Traditional PV panels are placed on horizontal and roof surfaces for direct solar energy capture.
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A modular snap-fit panel system, enabling easy installation, maintenance, and scalability across different parts of the stadium.
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Adjustable panel orientations to optimise solar exposure seasonally.
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Transparent and colored FSLSCs are designed to blend aesthetically with the stadium's facade while remaining functional.
To conclude, the system is designed to generate approximately 3.4 million kWh per year, with a projected payback period of under one year. Structural analysis confirmed the design could be safely integrated without exceeding load-bearing limits. Visually, the system complements the existing architecture, adding a subtle yet functional layer of sustainable technology.
Personal Contributions
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