In addition to the main project results, the project’s contributions include a variety of supplementary publications and outputs. Click on the links below to access the full texts.

Scientific articles

• Huić, I., Horvat, N. and Škec, S. (2023), “Design sprint: Use of design methods and technologies”, InternationalConference on Engineering Design, Cambridge University Press.
  DOI:  10.1017/pds.2023.132

Reports and theses

1.  Koce, Domen, Vukašinović, Nikola, 2022: Development of a stand for bicycle transport in railway wagons

• Abstract: The goal of this thesis is the development of a retractable sliding seat for an aditional person in the metro or suburban railway carriage, where the need for space changes during different times through day. The purpose of the seat is to maximize space for standing passengers when the carriage is crowded during rush hours, and to maximize seating space when there are fewer passengers in the carriage. Depending on the conditions in the carriage, the sliding seat could be pulled out or stowed away by the passenger himself, and thus in the unfolded state it would serve for one passenger to sit, and in the extended state for two passengers to sit. Through the guidelines of the construction methodology, we presented the systematic development of the concept through the individual phases of the development process and the methodology for determining the components, dimensions, shape, materials and fulfilling the functional requirements, which would make the operation and use of the seat as reliable and easy as possible. We prepared a CAD prototype of a working, ergonomic, and technically feasible pull-out seat and checked the suitability of the structure with FEM analysis.
• Link (Slovenian): https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/IzpisGradiva.php?id=140192

2.  Razpotnik, Dejan, Vukašinović, Nikola, 2022: Development of a retractable sliding seat

• Abstract: The goal of this bachelor thesis is to develop a bicycle stand, with a purpose to be installed in railway wagons and enable more simple use, lower space consumption and a good passenger experience. We developed the product by improving the already existing concept, using sistematic development methods, such as the house of quality. With the CAD program Solidworks, we designed the 3D model of the product, calculated electromotor specifications and assessed the technical feasibility of critical components. We also determined the materials for all non-standardized components.
• Link (Slovenian): https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/IzpisGradiva.php?id=140186

3.  Peroša, Matej, Vukašinović, Nikola, 2023: Cost-benefit analysis of product for further development and determination of final specifications

• Abstract: By carrying out a cost analysis we get an overview of the costs. Its use allows us to take the right decisions even before we begin production of a new product. In the assignment, we determine whether the price of the product, developed as part of the student project Pro Hackin’, would be competitive on the market by taking into account the cost component of the development considering the manufacturing of 10.000 products annually. First of all, we determined the production costs per unit, then the approximate selling price, followed by a review of the market and a comparative analysis. Based on the results we confirmed the final specifications and made suggestions for its technical improvements.
• Link (Slovenian): https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/IzpisGradiva.php?id=153034

4.  Huić, Iris, Škec, Stanko, 2023: Application of hackathons in product development

• Abstract: In the last few years, there has been a noticeable increase in hackathon events aimed at developing creative and innovative engineering solutions. Hackathons are time-limited events where smaller teams solve a real industry problem. This paper analyzes the use of design methods and tools of information and communication technology (ICT) in the international engineering design Prohackin’ within the EGPR 2022 course. The project consisted of three phases in which 3 hackathons were held. For the research part of the work, team members with different roles (team member, leader, coach) from five international student teams were interviewed (40 interviews in total). The interviews were related to the use of design methods and ICT tools during three development phases: problem definition, conceptual design and embodiment design). The results show that teams use different methods across three approaches: one method for a task, several methods for a task, or customized methods. The teams considered several aspects when deciding which method to use: the ability to distribute the work, the time required to implement the method, and previous experience in using the method. The results on the use of ICT tools suggest that teams mainly use collaborative virtual whiteboard and computer-aided design (CAD). In this context, tools that enable continuous sharing of work in progress (e.g. cloud-based tools) show great potential for hackathons. Finally, the results show the potential for the integration of different tools to enable easy transition between tasks (eg transition from collaborative whiteboard to CAD modeling).
• Link (Croatian): https://repozitorij.fsb.unizg.hr/islandora/object/fsb:9706