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Transformers. Redesigning the Seoul Subway. Index. 1. Defining problems. 2. Solving process. 3. Solutions. 1. Defining Problems. Background. World’s 3rd largest subway ridership 5.6 million people take the subway everyday.
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Transformers Redesigning the Seoul Subway
Index 1. Defining problems 2. Solving process 3. Solutions
1 Defining Problems
Background • World’s 3rd largest subway ridership • 5.6 million people take the subway everyday.
More than 40% of commuters in Seoul use the subway everyday –the largest share among all modes of transportation. Problem Detection The subway is usually too crowded, especially in rush hour. • People use to get stressed out from riding the subway. Source : 서울메트로http://www.seoulmetro.co.kr/
Main problem The Seoul subway is poorly designed to accommodate different people at different times.
2 Solving Process
3 Solutions
Transformable Seats • Why transform seats? Solution 1 Source: Seoul Metropolitan
Transformable Seats • Pushed toward the wall during rush hour. • Anchored to the ground –at the bottom of each seat, for safety Solution 1
Customized handles • A sensor on the ceiling automatically detects each person’s height • Adjusted according to the height of the person under the bar • No swinging hand straps • All 3 bars can be utilized in rush hour Solution2
Poles & Shorter handholds • 1 pole between doors – 4 poles per car • For kids and shorter people who can’t reach to the upper bars • Measure people’s body temperature and automatically adjust the temperature in a subway car Solution3
Subway stop indicator • The whole car banded with a line of screens • The name of next stop moves around the car • Increase visibility Solution4
Vibrator in the seat • People enter the name of their destination to the vibrator • Vibrates when the person has to get off • Works as an alarm • Can be connected with mobile phones via Bluetooth to give information on the stations Solution5
Brighter lighting • Fluorescent light bars covered with translucent plastic • Better distributes light throughout a car • Protects your vision • Solution6
Power-generating floor • Stores the kinetic energy generated by crowds • Used to power lightings, display systems, etc. Solution7