Enhancing User Acceptance of Sustainability-Oriented Modularity in Industrial Design: Key Drivers and Insights

The focus on environmental sustainability is transforming industrial design, shifting from linear models to sustainable approaches. This study examines modularity—a design strategy using interchangeable components for assembly, replacement, or upgrades—to enhance sustainability in industrial design. Despite its potential, modularity's adoption is limited by user acceptance. The research develops a user acceptance model for sustainability-oriented modularity, including factors like Perceived Sustainability Benefits, Usability, Customization Potential, and Cost Efficiency. Using qualitative interviews and surveys, the study identifies key acceptance drivers. Findings highlight the influence of sustainability, usability, and environmental awareness, offering insights for enhancing modularity adoption in sustainable design.