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Posted on May 13, 2018 by @alopresti_ux
At a recent cars and coffee event, I came across two Volkswagen van conversions. While not the most expensive and rare of this weeks displays, they did stick in my mind later.
I started to think how the humble VW van can relate to user experience. It’s mostly a study of ethnography and personalization, born out of necessity and utility. Each claims it’s identity by its owner and the modifications done to it. It is unknown if the selection of the VW van as a flexible platform for its variants and tweaks was out of simplicity or a availability. The base design remain unchanged for decades. Take notice that you may have seen many VW vans and Kombis in your lifetime, but I can guaran