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Panel 2: Creating Wellness and Well Being in the Interior. Gail C. Miciuda Engineering Director Advanced IP/Console & Safety Products. Creating Wellness and Well-Being in the Interior Defining Wellness.
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Panel 2: Creating Wellness and Well Being in the Interior Gail C. Miciuda Engineering Director Advanced IP/Console & Safety Products
Creating Wellness and Well-Being in the InteriorDefining Wellness According to Dr. Bill Hettler, co-founder of the NWI, “Wellness is an active process through which people become more aware or and make choices toward, a more successful existence.” Your Vehicle’s Interior Can Touch on All Six Dimensions
Creating Wellness and Well-Being in the InteriorDefining Well-Being #Happy #Healthy #Successful
Wellness and Well Being in the Automotive InteriorWhat it is Not…
Why Should Wellness and Well Being be a Focus ? • 61 of USA’s largest 100 cities see increased traffic congestion • Nationwide, congestion is up 6% in 2013 • Average commuter in Top 10 worst traffic cities spending 47 hours per week in their vehicle – up from 42 hours n 2012 Economic Improvements = More Jobs = Longer Commute Times
Creating Wellness and Well-Being Alignment to Key Characteristics of the Interior Material Functional Sub Components Integrated User Experience
Creating Wellness and Well-Being Alignment to Key Characteristics of the Interior • Would consumers still think so if they know what materials were used to manufacture their interior ? • Are the manufacturing practices of the automotive industry environmentally friendly ?
IAC Focus: Material Dimension of Wellness & Well BeingEnvironmental Focus • SPE Top Environmental Award Recognition • IAC reduced the amount of landfill from plants by 36 million pounds per year! • Three plants achieved zero landfill from manufacturing and the others reduced their landfill by 50% to 80%.
Creating Wellness and Well-Being Alignment to Key Characteristics of the Interior • Why can’t function follow form ?
IAC Focus: Functional Dimension of Wellness & Well BeingAmbient Lighting & Crafted Product Focus
Creating Wellness and Well-Being Alignment to Key Characteristics of the Interior • How much information is too much information? • How does User Experience and Integration differ by generational group?
IAC Focus: User Experience Dimension of Wellness & Well BeingHigh End Cockpit Modules