In/out energy Design r-evolution

The paper illustrates the outcome of a design research project aimed to test the opportunity to apply the Design Thinking approach to the development of products, services and experiences aimed to raise the consumers awareness about domestic energy saving. The methodology adopted combines instruments and practices of user-centered product-service design, of behavior and interaction design by bringing together cutting-edge technologies and cognitive sciences. The project wishes to outline a product-service system focused on users following a facilitated interaction process through devices connected to domestic appliances. The paper deals with the subject Education from two points of view. On the one hand the research is oriented to involve users education in terms of energy consumption awareness, knowledge and sensibility. On the other part in the project have converged the results of design experiments carried out inside the degree courses of Design from 2009 to nowadays.