Abstract
We propose here to highlight the benefits of building a framework linking Kansei Design (KD), User Centered Design (UCD) and Eco-design as the correlation between these fields is barely explored at the current time. Therefore we believe Kansei Design could serve the goal of achieving more sustainable products by setting up an accurate understanding of the user in terms of ecological awareness, and consequently enhancing performance in the Eco-design process. At the same time, we will consider the means-end chain approach inspired from Marketing research as it is useful for identifying ecological values, mapping associated functions and defining suitable design solutions. Information gathered will serve as entry data for conducting scenario-based design and supporting the development of an Eco-friendly User Centered Design methodology (EcoUCD).
