1. Connecting with Mainstream People Designing sustainable products, services, and programs that engage them Dave Flotree Program Manager InContext Design dave.flotree@incontextdesign.com www.incontextdesign.com
2. Use these levers to affect change Green consciousness has hit Mainstream America, will action follow? Acting from values and visceral requirements – not “green” or “efficiency” Values: don’t waste, be frugal, stay safe, political identity (e.g., no foreign oil) Light on in empty room is waste, but floodlights outside are for safety not waste Requirements: convenience, comfort, quality, and aesthetics – no “sacrifice” Listening to trusted influencers Family members, friends, and trusted personalities trigger change Trusted resources influence purchases: contractors, Consumer Reports, store Adopting community norms Seeing people in my community change encourages me to change Research findings & demonstration projects have validated the power of community Seeing the consequences of actions – or not My energy use is invisible, I don’t know how I should change even if I wanted to Even when I know my energy use I have to care enough to change old habits Money – but only big cost change motivates behavior change Utility bills are an acceptable cost of living – unless there’s a big spike Still, savings can feel like a little reward – appliance rebate feels good What shapes mainstream green behavior
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25. Values are connected to emotion and behavior Understand core values and how they are expressed in your market Engage people in terms of these values – the message will have more power Influencers affect what people do Find the influencers that matter to the target population, and influence them Reach people when they take action: remodeling, appliance shopping Community is a better unit for change than individual Change in groups looks like significant impact – and competition can motivate Leverage the power of the peer group to show where you stand in the group – norms Find the Hub of change: people and influencers belong to communities – start there Fit to life is critical Optional behaviors must be easy with minimal experiential and financial cost Target new behaviors that easily fit into life first – follow lessons of recycling Meeting essential requirements is the value products & services provide Offer exceptional function value – that draws the buyer – then invent green solutions Emphasize desired function + enabling a core value Start with a deep understanding of your customers Insights for design
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27. Design must support and extend consumer intentThe Consumer’s Behavior Model has: Visceral values & requirements Lifestyle & convenience needs Individual & community influencers Product & service expectations The Producer’s Product/Program Model has: Channels & messaging Product usage model Behavior change program Real value delivered
