Project

Boat for All – Interior Overhaul

MSc thesis · Public transit boat interior designed through user research and full-scale prototyping

Overview

Developed a versatile passenger compartment for the Cstrider public transit boat concept (max 12 passengers).

Goal: comfort, utility and accessibility for passengers with widely varying needs.

Research included an explorative co-creation study (CARE method), followed by multiple studies in a 1:1 mockup.

CARE co-creation study with tape-marked floor plan and proportional miniature model to spark discussion.
Built a 1:1 scale mockup with mobile seating modules (repurposed bus seats) to test layouts.
Ran three studies including a max-capacity simulation with 12 participants; additional studies with a disabled child’s family and preschool children.
Final layout optimized for comfort, accessibility and views; included bicycle racks and flexible seating.

User studiesFull-scale mockupFusion 360Blender3D printingWoodworkingIllustratorPhotoshop