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Redesigning the Seoul Subway

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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Redesigning the Seoul Subway

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  1. Transformers Redesigning the Seoul Subway

  2. Index 1. Defining problems 2. Solving process 3. Solutions

  3. 1 Defining Problems

  4. Background • World’s 3rd largest subway ridership • 5.6 million people take the subway everyday.

  5. 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/

  6. Main problem The Seoul subway is poorly designed to accommodate different people at different times.

  7. Sub-problems

  8. 2 Solving Process

  9. Idea generating

  10. Problem solving

  11. 3 Solutions

  12. Transformable Seats • Why transform seats? Solution 1 Source: Seoul Metropolitan

  13. Transformable Seats • Pushed toward the wall during rush hour. • Anchored to the ground –at the bottom of each seat, for safety Solution 1

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. Subway stop indicator • The whole car banded with a line of screens • The name of next stop moves around the car • Increase visibility Solution4

  17. 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

  18. Brighter lighting • Fluorescent light bars covered with translucent plastic • Better distributes light throughout a car • Protects your vision •  Solution6

  19. Power-generating floor • Stores the kinetic energy generated by crowds • Used to power lightings, display systems, etc. Solution7

  20. CoConclusionusion

  21. Thank you 

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