Scientific Visual Communication And Collaboration Within Text-To-Image Genai: A Scoping Review,
2025
Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
Scientific Visual Communication And Collaboration Within Text-To-Image Genai: A Scoping Review, Hao Wei Tu, David Mesa, Christine Thong
IASDR Conference Series
Text-to-image generation artificial intelligence (T2I GenAI) tools such as DALL·E, Stable Diffusion, and Midjourney have emerged as fast and flexible tools for creating scientific visualisations since 2020. However, their application in scientific communication and collaboration remains fragmented across disciplines. To map this landscape, we conducted a scoping review of 38 peer-reviewed articles published after 2020, following the Arksey & O’Malley framework and PRISMA-ScR guidelines. We combined manual searches in Web of Science, Scopus, ACM, and IEEE with AI-assisted searches through Elicit. Then we applied strict inclusion criteria and subject coding. Our analysis identified four main mechanisms by which T2I GenAI …
Interface Usability Of Digital Layout Tools And Learning Outcomes In Technical High School Students,
2025
Department of Design, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
Interface Usability Of Digital Layout Tools And Learning Outcomes In Technical High School Students, Hsueh-Yi Wu, Chien-Hsiung Chen
IASDR Conference Series
In the context of ongoing digitalization in educational settings, learning tools are no longer confined to traditional paper-based media but are increasingly shifting toward digital platforms. This transition highlights the significance of selecting appropriate digital layout tools, as these choices play a crucial role in determining the quality of learning portfolios. This study adopted a one-way between-subjects experimental design. A total of 60 students from technical high schools were recruited and randomly assigned to three experimental groups. The independent variable consisted of three representative digital layout tools. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA to examine differences in task performance, System …
Artifacts As Mediators: Translating Co-Creation Into Organizational Well-Being In Chinese Soes,
2025
University of the Arts London, London, UK
Artifacts As Mediators: Translating Co-Creation Into Organizational Well-Being In Chinese Soes, Ziwei Lin, Bicheng Wang, Jie Meng
IASDR Conference Series
In hierarchical organizations like Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs), top-down structures exacerbate employee burnout and challenge the democratic ethos of co-creation. This paper reports on a two-year Research through Design (RtD) project that navigated this tension by co-designing the Happy Doodle Toolkit (HDT), a low-tech wellness intervention. This study first surveyed burnout with 222 questionnaires and 40 interviews, then used an Analytic-Hierarchy co-creation workshop (3 psychologists, 2 executives, 2 employees) to develop the Toolkit. In a four-week pilot, 38 participants produced 152 doodle diaries and paired MBI-GS surveys; t-tests showed significant drops in emotional exhaustion and cynicism and a rise in …
An Empirical Case Study Of Circular Design Strategies: Taking Xiaomi Business Ecosystem As An Example,
2025
Department of Design, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
An Empirical Case Study Of Circular Design Strategies: Taking Xiaomi Business Ecosystem As An Example, Jiao Song, Wei-Ken Hung, Tung-Jung Sung
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The escalating global climate crisis and mounting resource scarcity are accelerating the transformation of economic models from linear to circular economy. However, existing circular design research primarily focuses on abstract theories and strategic frameworks, lacking systematic empirical exploration of practical operational pathways — limiting its direct applicability for designers. This study takes Xiaomi Business Ecosystem, as a case study. Through literature analysis and public data mining, it conducts an in-depth examination into Xiaomi’s empirical circular design practices using a dual framework of “Life cycle design strategy” and “four-level circular design strategies” (encompassing technical and biological cycles). To ensure the accuracy …
Designing Interactive Reward Mechanisms Application For Children With Different Learning Motivations And Related Reading Behaviors,
2025
TAIPEI TECH, Department of Interaction Design, Taipei, Taiwan
Designing Interactive Reward Mechanisms Application For Children With Different Learning Motivations And Related Reading Behaviors, Yu-Shiuan Lin, Ko-Chiu Wu
IASDR Conference Series
Based on design thinking principles, this study explores how children with different types of learning motivation—curiosity-driven and task-oriented—engage with a prompt-based interface to search for books and record their reflections after reading. By integrating the concept of prompt engineering into library search and information retrieval interfaces, the researcher conducted qualitative observations of children’s behavioral responses during interface interactions. The study identified two distinct interaction patterns among participating children (ages 7 to 11), leading to the development of two corresponding interface strategies and the subsequent creation of initial prototype tests. For curiosity-driven children, the interface encourages open- ended exploration, while for …
Design Considerations For Ethics Of Care Of Intimate Care Services In Elderly Nursing Homes: Transparency, Boundaries And Discipline,
2025
School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Design Considerations For Ethics Of Care Of Intimate Care Services In Elderly Nursing Homes: Transparency, Boundaries And Discipline, Yunhe Du, Yu Hin Brian Lee, Kin Wai Michael Siu
IASDR Conference Series
Eldercare is one of the wicked problems with social-economic-cultural threefold that is also one of the themes that we designers are eager to respond to, through our design intervention, especially in the era of technical innovations. However, is there something we are missing when exploring the technological development? Thus, questioning the direction of how we designers as outsiders respond to the complexity of eldercare service, the researcher conducted the ethnographic fieldwork with care workers in the local context of Hong Kong. After that, this study identifies the series of conflicts with ethical dimensions embedded in everyday intimate care services and …
Designing Exploratory Technologies For Early-Stage Behavior Change,
2025
On Life Institute, Porto Alegre, Brazil
Designing Exploratory Technologies For Early-Stage Behavior Change, Flavio Da Cunha Nerva, Celso Carnos Scaletsky, Leandro Miletto Tonetto
IASDR Conference Series
This qualitative study proposes a new method for designing exploratory technologies aimed at promoting behavior awareness during the Pre contemplation stage of the Trans theoretical Model (TTM) of behavior change. In this early stage, individuals are often unaware of problematic behaviors and lack motivation to act. Exploratory technologies, defined here as artifacts that help users uncover and interpret personal information, offer a way to stimulate self-reflection without imposing predefined goals. To address "invisible behaviors," meaning those unconscious or unrecognized by individuals, we created the Method for the Development of Exploratory Technologies based on Metaphors (MDExTM). Drawing from cognitive behavioral theory …
Safety Risks Of Elderly Bicyclists: A Systematic Review,
2025
National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
Safety Risks Of Elderly Bicyclists: A Systematic Review, Kevin C. Tseng
IASDR Conference Series
Growing environmental awareness and health consciousness, along with government initiatives, have contributed to the increasing popularity of bicycling as both a mode of transportation and a form of recreation. However, this increase in popularity has been accompanied by growing concerns about safety, particularly among elderly cyclists. Research in this area is challenging due to variations in cultural contexts, individual backgrounds, and statistical methodologies. This study addresses these challenges by integrating a discussion with an analysis of the occurrence ratio to systematically examine potential safety risks for elderly cyclists. The findings of the literature review indicate that elderly men and children …
Decoding Intangible Cultural Heritage Ecology: A Co-Creation Framework For Systemic Design --- Insights From The Dali National Eco-Cultural Protection Zone,
2025
Hunan University, Changsha, China
Decoding Intangible Cultural Heritage Ecology: A Co-Creation Framework For Systemic Design --- Insights From The Dali National Eco-Cultural Protection Zone, Ziyue Zhang, Xiaolei Min
IASDR Conference Series
At present, the protection of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) has entered the stage of systematic protection. The National Eco-Cultural Protection Zones (NECPs), first created by China, are an important model for protecting ICH in the social-natural-cultural ecosystem. However, their sustainable development faces continuous systematic challenges: (1) Intergenerational Transmission Fracture and Policy Misalignment (aging inheritors, youth out-migration, misaligned policies); (2) Digital Activation Gap (static digital archives failing to drive innovation); and (3) Fragile Protection Ecosystem (fiscal dependency, product homogenization, weak market competitiveness). Tobreakthis vicious cycle, we propose a novel Design-Driven Multi-stakeholder Collaborative Co-creation Governance Framework. Its core innovation elevates digital technology …
Establishing Generalizable Garment–Body Interaction Models Through 4d Biomechanical Analysis,
2025
School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
Establishing Generalizable Garment–Body Interaction Models Through 4d Biomechanical Analysis, Xiaolu Li, Chongyang Ye, Joanne Yip
IASDR Conference Series
Accurate simulation of garment–body interactions is essential for enhancing virtual prototyping in apparel design. However, conventional virtual prototyping platforms rely on rigid avatars that inadequately reflect the complex deformation of human soft tissues, particularly for tight-fitting sportswear. Biomechanical models have been developed to address this issue. Nevertheless, their subject-specificity and reliance on specific imaging data limited their applicability across diverse body types and motions. To overcome these limitations, this study establishes a comprehensive scientific basis for understanding the biomechanical characteristics of soft tissues in young female adults, based on population-level 4D body scanning analysis. Specifically, 4D body scanning technology was …
Crafting Playful Data Engagement: Designing Textile-Based Workshops For Participants From Diverse Backgrounds,
2025
Institute of Science Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Crafting Playful Data Engagement: Designing Textile-Based Workshops For Participants From Diverse Backgrounds, Chengtian Li, Jianrui Zhao, Xinru Zhu, Chihiro Sato, Kayoko Nohara
IASDR Conference Series
Building on craft’s material, narrative, and embodied dimensions—well established in design research—this study explores how textile-based making can foster playful engagement with personal data. As data practices shift beyond performance-oriented dashboards toward more expressive and situated forms, textile craft offers an alternative mode for materializing data through hands-on interaction. We conducted three workshops with participant groups of varying expertise in craft and data—crochet hobbyists, data-science students, and community organisers—with each workshop employing textile techniques tailored to their backgrounds. Our findings show that participants creatively negotiated material constraints and affordances to engage with their data in ways aligned with the playful …
Wellbeing-Based Service Design Pattern For Elderly Wellness Tourism In Taiwan's Aging Society,
2025
National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
Wellbeing-Based Service Design Pattern For Elderly Wellness Tourism In Taiwan's Aging Society, Su-Shin Low, Chia-Han Yang
IASDR Conference Series
This study explores a service design model for elderly wellness tourism in Taiwan through the lens of well-being. Amidst rapid population aging in Asia, particularly in Chinese societies, wellness tourism is gaining relevance for promoting seniors’ physical and mental health. Beyond providing relaxation, such experiences can alleviate chronic conditions and serve as a means for intergenerational bonding and expressions of filial piety. While previous research has examined the link between wellness tourism and well-being, gaps remain in understanding elderly users’ perspectives within specific cultural contexts. To address this gap, the study adopts a well-being framework—integrating both hedonic and eudaimonic dimensions—to …
The Good Move-In: Enhancing Voice And Participation In Transitions To Supported Housing,
2025
Kolding School of Design, Kolding, Denmark
The Good Move-In: Enhancing Voice And Participation In Transitions To Supported Housing, Line Gad Christiansen, Joan Pedersen
IASDR Conference Series
This project explores the complexities surrounding the transition of young adults with special needs into municipally operated supported housing in Denmark. This life-changing move is managed by local municipalities and ideally involves collaboration between the resident, their relatives, and a caseworker. Despite the intention of ensuring participation and involvement, practical and emotional challenges often limit meaningful inclusion. The project ’The Good Move-in’ enabled the researchers to examine how such transitions are currently handled and developed methods to strengthen the voice and self-determination of residents—particularly those with limited verbal communication. Through interviews, visual tools, and co-creative tasks—including a construction task—the project …
Sustainability In Japanese Fashion Higher Education: An Evaluation Of Pedagogical Approaches.,
2025
Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto, Japan
Sustainability In Japanese Fashion Higher Education: An Evaluation Of Pedagogical Approaches., Claudia Lucia Arana, Daijirō Mizuno
IASDR Conference Series
This study examines the current fashion education curricula on sustainability in higher education institutions in Japan. The historical background of today’s fashion institutions is first examined alongside the government efforts to promote education for sustainability and sustainable development. Although Japan has made significant contributions in promoting sustainable development at an international level, the efforts to introduce sustainability in domestic higher education fashion programs have been limited and fragmented. Rather than resulting from institutional or policy-led initiatives, the current efforts have largely been driven by individual educators and implemented through small-scale projects. Based on an analysis of the available fashion institution …
Reflections On Participation In Fragile Urban Contexts: The Case Of Città-In Research Project,
2025
Department of Design, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
Reflections On Participation In Fragile Urban Contexts: The Case Of Città-In Research Project, Nour Bergaoui, Laura Galluzzo
IASDR Conference Series
This paper shares insights from the Città-IN project, a one-year participatory research initiative in San Siro, Milan, a diverse and fragile public housing neighbourhood. The project explored how families with migratory backgrounds, especially mothers, access school-related public services. Being situated in Off Campus San Siro, a living lab of Polite cnico di Milano, we engaged with community members, informal women’s groups, service providers, and local actors. Using both formal and informal methods, we uncovered barriers such as language, digital systems, and bureaucratic complexity. We reflect on the challenges of working in over-researched areas, the emotional and ethical tensions we faced, …
User Engagement And Continued Learning Intentions In Digital Cultural Heritage Education: Beijing's Central Axis Via Bayesian Sem And Fsqca,
2025
School of Design, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
User Engagement And Continued Learning Intentions In Digital Cultural Heritage Education: Beijing's Central Axis Via Bayesian Sem And Fsqca, Mengjuan Zhang, Bo Deng, Aili Zhang
IASDR Conference Series
In the context of Beijing ’ s Central Axis heritage development, this study explores determinants of user engagement and sustained learning intentions in digital cultural heritage education—a critical focus for advancing "Design Next" principles in interactive heritage design. Integrating the Hedonic Motivation System Adoption Model (HMSAM), Embodied Cognition theory, and Information System Success Model, the research evaluates the "Kanwo Tiandi Zhongzhou" VR device, introducing variables like Situational Immersion (SI) and Perceived Control (PC) with curiosity and entertainment as mediating factors. Using Bayesian-SEM and fsQCA on 310 survey responses, findings reveal that system quality and information quality of the VR device …
Social Influences Of Virtual Characters In Virtual Reality-Based Industrial Training: Sense Of Being Watched, Social Pressure, And Complacency,
2025
School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
Social Influences Of Virtual Characters In Virtual Reality-Based Industrial Training: Sense Of Being Watched, Social Pressure, And Complacency, Zhengchun Jia, Jeffrey C. F. Ho
IASDR Conference Series
The study reported in this paper examines the social influences caused by virtual characters in virtual- reality-based training. The adoption of virtual reality (VR) has becoming more common in professional and industrial training. In addition to simulating the workplace environments and task-related tools, virtual characters are often placed in the VR environment to make the environment more natural. However, virtual characters may have social influences on trainees (like real human does), which is one of the often overlooked aspects in VR-based industrial training. We conducted an exploratory study with 42 participants performing industrial tasks in VR while being observed by …
Making Meaning Manifest: Communication And Relevance In Design Thinking,
2025
School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Making Meaning Manifest: Communication And Relevance In Design Thinking, Luke Feast
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This paper examines communication in design thinking, drawing on Sperber and Wilson's Relevance Theory as an alternative to the prevailing information-processing model. While design thinking is commonly framed as problem-solving, we propose that designed artefacts function as ostensive stimuli that guide users' inferential processes rather than encoding fixed meanings. The ostensive-inferential model reveals how designers communicate through intentions, where users actively infer meaning based on evidence, context, and relevance. This framework explains complex communicative phenomena, including affordances, metaphors, cross-cultural design considerations, and ethical dimensions of design practice. This perspective has significant implications for design thinking education and practice, emphasising communication …
What A Look Can Tell? Matching Robot Overall Appearances To Roles For A Safer Robot Design,
2025
Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
What A Look Can Tell? Matching Robot Overall Appearances To Roles For A Safer Robot Design, Vithor Hugo Costa Da Silva, Shinichi Koyama
IASDR Conference Series
In countries with rapidly aging populations and shrinking workforces, socially assistive robots offer a potential solution to societal development. The robots' appearance serves as a clue to the various forms of interaction, indicating how safe it may be to interact with them and what functions to expect. This study investigated how the overall appearance of 15 socially assistive robots contributes to emotional perception, including Anshin-kan (anxiety, fear, surprise), Acceptance (willingness to interact, societal benefit, likability, ease of use, and usefulness), and Social Perception (familiarity, friendliness, intelligence, and kindness). We also explored the strength to which specific appearances are associated with …
Mindmesh: A Collaborative Canvas For Designing Generative Ai In Creative Context,
2025
School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Mindmesh: A Collaborative Canvas For Designing Generative Ai In Creative Context, Cong Fang, Yujie Zhu, Le Fang, Zhiyuan Lou, Elif Ozden Yenigun, Wei Liu, Stephen Jia Wang
IASDR Conference Series
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is increasingly integrated into creative design practices, but designers often struggle to effectively align its capabilities with their workflows. Current approaches to GenAI development frequently emphasise technological innovation over the practical needs and experiences of designers. This technology-centred focus overlooks the diversity of designers’ practices, including their workflows and habitual methods, thus limiting opportunities for meaningful collaboration and interaction between designers and GenAI systems. To address this gap, we introduce Mindmesh, a collaborative design canvas developed to support interdisciplinary teams in designing GenAI tools within creative contexts. Developed through literature review, co-occurrence analysis, and expert feedback, …
