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On-going Theses
Mert Kulaksız, "Conceptualization of Designers' Empathy as it is Performed Towards User Groups that They are not a Part of"
Melis Dursun Uğraş, "Design for the empowerment of children with hand prosthesis"
Hakan Gürkanlı, "Design and Implementation of Robotic Learning Tools in K-12 Learning Environments"
İdil Aktaş, "Improving the welfare of geriatric dogs through design"
Completed Theses
Tokat, A. (2023). Technology for Better Animal Care: Identifying the Dimensions for Increasing the Carers’ Awareness through Dog Activity Monitoring Systems. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/104441
Danış, S. (2023). Rigour and Relevance in User Experience Research: Investigating the Practices of UX Teams and Firms in Remote Research Context. https://open.metu.edu.tr/bitstream/handle/11511/102569/10532710.pdf
Güneş, Ç. (2021). Developing a measurement scale for evaluating perceived affective qualities in flight deck design [Ph.D. - Doctoral Program **among one of the METU Best Thesis Award Winners**]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/91630
Süner, S. (2018). Elicitation, prioritisation, observation: A research model to inform the early design phases with child-centred perspectives [Ph.D. - Doctoral Program]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/27146
Günay, A. (2017). Conceptualization of positive pregnancy experience with the integration of mobile health technologies [Ph.D. - Doctoral Program]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/26956
Coşkun, A. (2015). Exploring and communicating user diversity to inform the design of products promoting sustainable behaviors [Ph.D. - Doctoral Program]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/24815
Kuru, A. (2013). Exploration of user experience of personal informatics systems [Ph.D. - Doctoral Program]. Middle East Technical University https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/22285
Töre Yargın, G. (2013). Developing a model for effective communication of user research findings to the design process [Ph.D. - Doctoral Program]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/22286
Öztoprak, A. (2011). A method for supporting data collection in user research studies at domestic environments [Ph.D. - Doctoral Program]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/21111
Berkman, A. E. (2010). A sampling methodology for usability testing of consumer products considering individual differences [Ph.D. - Doctoral Program]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/19992
Coşkun, A. E. (2023). Developing Guidelines for Designing a Design-Decision Support System to Enhance Requirement Identification in Helicopter Industry.
Şahin, H. (2023). Exploring The Potentials of Voice-Based Conversational Agents for The Elderly: Beyond a Pragmatic Perspective. https://open.metu.edu.tr/bitstream/handle/11511/102094/Hilal%C5%9Eahin_MasterThesis_2023.pdf
Yakupoğlu, S. (2022). Developing a Design Guidance for Improving the Welfare of Domestic Dogs. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/97395
Ertürkan, H. (2019). Research through design for chronic time pressure: An exploratory study for improving subjective well-being of people who suffers from time pressure and time scarcity [M.S. - Master of Science]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/43516
Yücelmiş, U. (2018). A Procedure proposal for developing novel ideas for military products: Domain expert knowledge transfer through design by analogy [M.S. - Master of Science]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/27658
Topçuoğlu, O. (2018). Exploring the potentials of virtual reality technology for user evaluation of a shunter locomotive driver cabin [M.S. - Master of Science]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/27382
Demirci, H. M. (2018). User experience over time with conversational agents: Case study of woebot on supporting subjective well-being [M.S. - Master of Science]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/27659
Gürkanlı, C. H. (2018). Exploring design requirements for educational robots used in K-12 education from educator’s perspective [M.S. - Master of Science]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/27660
Tosun, M. (2017). Strategies for design interventions that promote prosocial behavior for littering [M.S. - Master of Science]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/26369
Işık, H. (2013). Analysis of happiness related qualities of mobile physical activity applications [M.S. - Master of Science]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/23126
Günay, A. (2011). User experience in public products: The effects of presence of other people [M.S. - Master of Science]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/20879
Çelebi, A. N. (2011). Reallocation of household resources for energy saving behavior [M.S. - Master of Science]. Delft University of Technology & Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/21049
Atacan Pamir, N. (2010). Smartproducts: Technological applications vs user expectations [M.S. - Master of Science]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/20076
Cila, N. (2008). The dimensions of users’ fun experiences with consumer products [M.S. - Master of Science]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/17509
Işık, E. (2007). Users attitudes towards products: Effects of ownership and software existence [M.S. - Master of Science]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/17047
Kuleli, K. (2005). User-product interaction in new product encounters: Prominence of user expertise [M.S. - Master of Science]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/15370
Kesercioğlu, B. (2005). The contribution of user-centered design to consumer packages [M.S. - Master of Science]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/15374
Kaygın, S. (2004). Deficiencies in the integration of ergonomics knowledge into customer electronics design [M.S. - Master of Science]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/14989
Demir, E. (2005). Dimensions of user satisfaction for different product groups [M.S. - Master of Science]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/15100
Dino, E. (2005). Investigation of design as the next step in software product evolution : an analysis of added values [M.S. - Master of Science]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/15549
Öztoprak, A. (2004). An evaluation of virtual design studio: A course between Middle East Technical University and Delft University of Technology [M.S. - Master of Science]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/14404
Gültekin, P. (2004). The negative effect of technology-driven product design on user-product interaction and product usability [M.S. - Master of Science]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/14180
Karapars, Z. (2004). The relationship between socio economic factors and use context in product usability [M.S. - Master of Science]. Middle East Technical University. https://open.metu.edu.tr/handle/11511/14203