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Systemic Facilitation For Execution In Process-Centered Living Labs, Hannah Kang, Yong-Ki Lee Dec 2025

Systemic Facilitation For Execution In Process-Centered Living Labs, Hannah Kang, Yong-Ki Lee

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Civic participatory design is widely practiced as a means of engaging communities in addressing complex public challenges (Sanders & Stappers, 2008; Wacnik, Daly, & Verma, 2024). However, a persistent gap remains between participatory ideation and actual implementation (Teal et al., 2022). This study addresses that gap by introducing a systematic facilitation framework with systemic orientation, which guides participants from exploration to execution readiness. Through a ten-session civic Living Lab designed as a real-world participatory setting involving residents, parents, and officials, focused on school route safety in South Korea, the study tested the use of intentionally sequenced facilitation tools referred to …

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Exploring The Role Of Big Data In Designers' Empathy And Problem Definition, Jiyoung Min, Hyesun Lee Dec 2025

Exploring The Role Of Big Data In Designers' Empathy And Problem Definition, Jiyoung Min, Hyesun Lee

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As the application of big data in design practice becomes increasingly prevalent, large-scale text-based user analysis is emerging as a critical tool for problem definition. However, there is a lack of empirical discussion on how this approach affects designers’ cognitive and emotional understanding. While previous studies have focused on outcome-oriented uses, this study analyzed the impact of providing big data-driven user information during the early stages of the design process on designers’ way of understanding users. In a workshop on “Design for Gen Z” with professional designers, participants were divided into control and experimental groups; the former received qualitative user …

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Structural Optimization Of Cst-Based Design Education Models In The Context Of Generative Ai, Chunyu Liao, Chaoqun Li, Zhanrong Cao, Zhouchang Yu, Ruixin Hu, Tao Han Dec 2025

Structural Optimization Of Cst-Based Design Education Models In The Context Of Generative Ai, Chunyu Liao, Chaoqun Li, Zhanrong Cao, Zhouchang Yu, Ruixin Hu, Tao Han

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The discussion on CST-based design education essentially reflects a critical stance toward the conventional use of the CST concept. The development of CST design education emerged as a response to the long-standing limitations of computational thinking (CT), with “CT and CST-based design education” historically forming the foundation of what the academic community has defined as creativity support tools. Today, with the advent of generative AI (GenAI), the genuine realization of CST appears increasingly attainable. The shift in focus from CT to CST design education stems from the latter’s embodiment of more definitive CST characteristics. This paper contributes by tracing the …

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From Research Subjects To Active Players: Playful Active Mastery Research For Value Co-Creation On C2c Platforms, Koki Kusano, Kyosuke Sakakura, Naruki Kurokawa Dec 2025

From Research Subjects To Active Players: Playful Active Mastery Research For Value Co-Creation On C2c Platforms, Koki Kusano, Kyosuke Sakakura, Naruki Kurokawa

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Customer-to-Customer (C2C) platforms have the potential to foster "sharing cultures" — diverse social practices emphasizing cooperation and relational values —, yet their capacity to harness users' creativity in value co-creation remains largely under explored. This paper introduces "Playful Active Mastery Research (PAMR)," a novel design research methodology specifically developed to investigate how C2C platforms can effectively support value co-creation rooted in users' everyday sharing practices. PAMR distinctively positions users as active, agentic "players" who playfully "master" existing platforms to devise novel, culturally resonant applications. Through a case study involving the C2C marketplace "Mercari," workshops were conducted where participants actively engaged …

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An Intent Of Collaboration: On Agencies Between Designers And Emerging (Intelligent) Technologies, Pei-Ying Lin, Julie Heij, Iris Borst, Britt Joosten, Kristina Andersen, Wijnand Ijsselsteijn Dec 2025

An Intent Of Collaboration: On Agencies Between Designers And Emerging (Intelligent) Technologies, Pei-Ying Lin, Julie Heij, Iris Borst, Britt Joosten, Kristina Andersen, Wijnand Ijsselsteijn

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Amidst the emergence of powerful intelligent technologies such as LLMs and text-to-image AIs that promise to enhance creative processes, designers face the challenges of remaining empowered and creative while working with these foreign digital partners. While generative AIs offer versatile, informative, and occasionally poetic outcomes, their lack of embodied knowledge presents an even greater challenge to designers in gaining fruitful outcomes, such as in the field of Digital Craftsmanship. In this project, three designers embarked on a three-month experimental journey with an intention to co-create with Google’s LLM as a potential intelligent partner to investigate how it will influence the …

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Designing With The Unknown: A Speculative Co-Creation Workshop On Future Human-Robot Interaction In Space Station, Yu Peng, Yuanling Feng, Yu Qiao, Luo Wang Dec 2025

Designing With The Unknown: A Speculative Co-Creation Workshop On Future Human-Robot Interaction In Space Station, Yu Peng, Yuanling Feng, Yu Qiao, Luo Wang

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As public engagement becomes essential in shaping technological futures, supporting non- experts to envision complex, distant scenarios poses a critical challenge for participatory design. This study explores this issue through a co-creation workshop focused on how designers without domain knowledge conceptualize Human-Robot Interaction for a future space station. Our analysis reveals that participants relied on "experience anchoring" and narrative construction to navigate uncertainty, exhibiting a strong "affective turn" that prioritizes socio-emotional connection while "black-boxing" key technologies and simplifying systemic complexity. This research contributes a rich empirical diagnosis of this process, revealing a critical gap between non-expert visions and technical realities. …

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Focusgpt: The Design Of Llms-Based Focus Group For Empowering Co-Design Practice, Shengyang Xu, Yishu Lai, Linyuan Dong, Henry Duh, Zhibin Zhou Dec 2025

Focusgpt: The Design Of Llms-Based Focus Group For Empowering Co-Design Practice, Shengyang Xu, Yishu Lai, Linyuan Dong, Henry Duh, Zhibin Zhou

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The focus group methods remain a cornerstone of co-design practice but continue to face persistent challenges, such as participant recruitment, groupthink, and the efficiency of extracting design insights. This paper explores how Large Language Models (LLMs) could offer an alternative approach while preserving the benefits of common focus group methods. Therefore, we propose FocusGPT, a prototype system where customizable LLMs-based multi-agents simulate stakeholders to facilitate discussions and generate design insights. Through a formative study with 16 design professionals, we identified key requirements for developing and refining such a system. Our informal pilot trials suggest that FocusGPT could potentially serve as …

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Bridge Builders: A Comparative Study Of Arm's Length Bodies' Strategic Role In Design Education-To-Employment Gaps In Asia And Europe, Po-Yu Chen, Tang-Ling Kuo Dec 2025

Bridge Builders: A Comparative Study Of Arm's Length Bodies' Strategic Role In Design Education-To-Employment Gaps In Asia And Europe, Po-Yu Chen, Tang-Ling Kuo

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This comparative study examines how Arm's-Length Bodies (ALBs) in Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Denmark address the persistent gap between design education and industry employment needs. By analyzing regional contexts and the institutional logics, methods, and intermediation roles of five representative organizations, the study reveals both shared concerns and divergent approaches. While the education-to-employment gap is a universal issue, all organizations emphasize designer upskilling, the development of design learning platforms, and engagement in research and policy advocacy. ALBs in Asia tend to adopt government-led strategies that prioritize transdisciplinary education, industry-academia collaboration, and skills upgrading, particularly in response to …

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The Algorithmic Gift Of Error: Ai Hallucination As A Catalyst For Speculative Futures And Design Methodology, Liang Xiao, Yuqi Liu, Ye Zhang, Mi Chen Dec 2025

The Algorithmic Gift Of Error: Ai Hallucination As A Catalyst For Speculative Futures And Design Methodology, Liang Xiao, Yuqi Liu, Ye Zhang, Mi Chen

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In recent years, generative artificial intelligence has been widely adopted in design and creative practices. However, its tendency to produce “hallucinations”—outputs characterized by illogical ity, bias, or factual inaccuracy—is often regarded as a system flaw. From the perspective of speculative design, which aims not to solve problems but to destabilize assumptions, such generative disruptions can serve as potent catalysts for reimagining futures. This paper re-evaluates the creative potential of AI hallucination through the methodological lens of speculative fiction and design. It outlines three distinct hallucination mechanisms: strategic hallucination, stochastic hallucination, and systemized serendipity. These are illustrated through three case studies—In …

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A Study Of Audience Behaviour And Interaction Mechanisms In Immersive Non-Gallery Exhibition Spaces: A Case Study Of Contemporary Exhibition Practice In China, Lanjie Li Dec 2025

A Study Of Audience Behaviour And Interaction Mechanisms In Immersive Non-Gallery Exhibition Spaces: A Case Study Of Contemporary Exhibition Practice In China, Lanjie Li

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Evolution of contemporary exhibition practices has challenged the dominance of the traditional ‘white cube’ model, which emphasizes the autonomy of artworks but often limits emotional engagement. This study examines audience interaction mechanisms and spatial experience in Chinese non-galleries, particularly in tourist, residential, and commercial cultural environments. Usingamixed methodological approach combining field observations, behavioral analysis, and questionnaires, that examine show spatial morphology, curatorialstrategy, and audience behavior together contribute to shaping the immersive experience. The results reveal different behavioral-emotional patterns depending on the type of space: tourist spaces encourage exploration and non-linear walking; residential spaces favor contextual immersion and emotional resonance; while …

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Designing For Cultural Literacy: Adapting Japanese "Yomikikase" Practices In The Honduran Context, Sorayda Eleonora Maldonado Zapata, Tomohide Mizuuchi, Masanobu Nishimura Dec 2025

Designing For Cultural Literacy: Adapting Japanese "Yomikikase" Practices In The Honduran Context, Sorayda Eleonora Maldonado Zapata, Tomohide Mizuuchi, Masanobu Nishimura

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Design can be a living process, evolving alongside the people it is made for and the communities that shape it. Within the study of design, researchers have often focused on the world of picture books. But they rarely see them as portals of learning, starting points to cultivate reading habits that vary across cultures and educational backgrounds. This research examines how to incorporate Japanese principles of yomikikase読み聞かせ, or reading aloud, into the ethnic context of Honduras. The aim is to adapt this common Japanese practice into educational and private environments within Honduras, to promote early literacy, comprehension, and enjoyment. This …

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Sustaining Regenerative Design Through Systemic Interventions: A Case Study Of Fish Cradle Rice Paddies, Tomohide Mizuuchi, Mami Yoda, Kazutoshi Tsuda, Eduardo Feteira, Danika Van Kaathoven Dec 2025

Sustaining Regenerative Design Through Systemic Interventions: A Case Study Of Fish Cradle Rice Paddies, Tomohide Mizuuchi, Mami Yoda, Kazutoshi Tsuda, Eduardo Feteira, Danika Van Kaathoven

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The pursuit of sustainability in regenerative design from a systemic perspective is becoming increasingly vital. In recent years, design practices aiming to reintegrate human social systems into the dynamics of natural ecosystems have gained global attention. At the same time, systemic design approaches that identify leverage points and facilitate transitions in complex social systems are also receiving increased interest. Even if regenerative efforts are undertaken at the intersection of ecological and human production systems, the restoration of ecosystems inherently requires a long temporal horizon. Thus, regenerative design must not remain a transient activity; the sustainability of the practices themselves is …

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The Seven Stages Of Entrepreneurship: Analysing Branding Pathways And Resource Needs Of Designers In Taiwan's Cultural And Creative Markets, Po-Yu Chen, Yu-Chen Hsiao, Chia-Lin Tsai Dec 2025

The Seven Stages Of Entrepreneurship: Analysing Branding Pathways And Resource Needs Of Designers In Taiwan's Cultural And Creative Markets, Po-Yu Chen, Yu-Chen Hsiao, Chia-Lin Tsai

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This study investigates the entrepreneurial trajectories of designer-entrepreneurs in Taiwan’s cultural and creative markets through a design research–based mixed methods approach. Framing entrepreneurship as a design process—an iterative practice of framing, making, and reflecting—the research constructs and validates a Seven-Stage Entrepreneurship Model grounded in quantitative and qualitative evidence. Data from 226 survey responses and 18 in-depth interviews reveal seven empirically derived stages: Seed, Trial, Product Development, Brand Formation, Operational Scale-up, Maturity, and Innovation & Transformation. Findings show that nearly 70% of designer-entrepreneurs remain in early stages, constrained by limited mentorship, funding, and regulatory access. Comparative analysis with the UK, Japan, …

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From Gaze To Choice: Integrating Wearable Eye-Tracking Technique Into Customer Journey Map To Explore How Visual Cues Impact Consumers' Decision-Making Processes In Sustainable Beverage Packaging., Yu-Ting Huang, Tseng-Ping Chiu Dec 2025

From Gaze To Choice: Integrating Wearable Eye-Tracking Technique Into Customer Journey Map To Explore How Visual Cues Impact Consumers' Decision-Making Processes In Sustainable Beverage Packaging., Yu-Ting Huang, Tseng-Ping Chiu

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In recent years, visual perception has gained growing attention in consumer marketing due to its pivotal role in purchase decision-making. As a core element of marketing communication, visual information not only affects consumers' initial attention and product recognition but also shapes their subsequent choices. However, how sustainable product packaging effectively conveys a clear and compelling sustainability image in cluttered retail shelf contexts remains a significant challenge. This study combines eye-tracking technology with customer journey maps (CJM) and semi-structured interviews to thoroughly examine consumers' visual responses and decision-making processes regarding sustainable beverage packaging in convenience stores. The findings reveal that consumers' …

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Growing Together: Designing Green Infrastructure Through Co-Creation In Nezu, Tokyo, Wei Chen Dec 2025

Growing Together: Designing Green Infrastructure Through Co-Creation In Nezu, Tokyo, Wei Chen

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Traditional urban planning often isolates nature, viewing it as something to be managed by experts and separate from daily life, which limits public engagement and diminishes urban ecological potential. This study proposes a co-creation approach to reconnect humans with nature in urban settings, with a focus on Nezu in Tokyo. Through plant observation workshops, participants collaboratively explored and categorized their everyday experiences with urban greenery, identifying three "plant patterns": "Green Life in Cracks," "Plants Murals," and "Everyday Gardening. “Building on these insights, a modular urban greening system called "CO-GREEN" was designed, consisting of ground, wall, and mobile modules. These prototypes …

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Design Considerations For Redefining Vehicle Cabin Comfort: A User-Centered Perspective Based On Large-Scale Text Mining, Xiangyu Zhang, Yuebin Huang, Chaomin Ma, Danhua Zhao, Chunxi Huang Dec 2025

Design Considerations For Redefining Vehicle Cabin Comfort: A User-Centered Perspective Based On Large-Scale Text Mining, Xiangyu Zhang, Yuebin Huang, Chaomin Ma, Danhua Zhao, Chunxi Huang

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As vehicles transition into intelligent, electrified platforms, the automotive cabin is rapidly transforming into a “mobile third space” that blurs the boundaries between transportation, productivity, and leisure. In this evolving context, cabin comfort extends beyond physical parameters—such as temperature or seating posture—to encompass emotional well-being, interactive experiences, and aesthetic resonance. However, the design of comfort remains largely rooted in engineering-driven metrics, with limited understanding of how users perceive and articulate comfort in real-world use. To bridge this gap, we conducted a large-scale computational analysis of over 440,000 authentic user reviews from mainstream automotive platforms. Using a combination of word frequency …

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Conceptual Bridging & Collaborative Reconfiguration: Exploring Design Thinking-Driven Multidisciplinary Synergy For Wicked Problem Negotiation, Kaitian Wang, Chao Zhao, Yuhong Shen Dec 2025

Conceptual Bridging & Collaborative Reconfiguration: Exploring Design Thinking-Driven Multidisciplinary Synergy For Wicked Problem Negotiation, Kaitian Wang, Chao Zhao, Yuhong Shen

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With the normalization of Wicked problems in daily contexts, multidisciplinary collaboration is replacing traditional single-discipline approaches as the new pathway for addressing complex societal issues. Design disciplines, through design thinking and methodological toolkits, serve as cognitive binding agents within multidisciplinary teams, emerging as critical mechanisms for tackling such Wicked problem challenges. Through a three-phase interdisciplinary workshop in healthcare contexts, this study investigates the mediating role of design thinking in breaking disciplinary barriers and activating collaborative innovation under wicked problem contexts. Adopting a mixed-methods approach with controlled experiments comparing free exploration and design intervention phases, we tracked collaboration dynamics among 23 …

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Exploring And Co-Designing Typical Collaborative Scenarios In Mixed Reality: A Role-Based Approach, Fengyi Yan, Shuo Yan, Wensi Dai, Likun Zhao, Zixiao Liu Dec 2025

Exploring And Co-Designing Typical Collaborative Scenarios In Mixed Reality: A Role-Based Approach, Fengyi Yan, Shuo Yan, Wensi Dai, Likun Zhao, Zixiao Liu

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Mixed Reality (MR) collaboration enables users to work together in shared immersive environments, yet understanding how user roles naturally emerge and influence interaction preferences remains an open challenge. In this paper, we propose a comprehensive Role Interpretation Framework based on three core interpersonal dimensions—Dominance, Sociability, and Task Orientation—to systematically capture and explain user roles in MR collaboration. We validate this framework through a two-stage formative study involving two representative scenarios: a hierarchical Expert– Trainee assembly task and a non-hierarchical Co-Creation planning task. Through self-reflective analysis and participatory co-design workshops, we identify seven distinct collaborative roles and map their associated interaction …

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Empowering Sustainable Transitions: A Design-Led Capacity-Building Framework, Silvia Maria Gramegna, Carmen Bruno, Erminia D'Itria, Francesca Mattioli, Michele Melazzini, Xue Pei Dec 2025

Empowering Sustainable Transitions: A Design-Led Capacity-Building Framework, Silvia Maria Gramegna, Carmen Bruno, Erminia D'Itria, Francesca Mattioli, Michele Melazzini, Xue Pei

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call for a radical rethinking of development models, supporting non-linear, decentralized, sustainable, and open solutions. In this context, plural design plays a strategic role by envisioning alternative scenarios, encouraging interdisciplinarity, and activating discontinuous innovation. Design must move beyond serving a single growth model, embracing multiplicity, collaboration, and inclusivity through contextual and interactive solutions. This is the framework of ECODeCK—ECO-Design Circular Knowledge, a project addressing the sustainable transition of Italy’s fashion and furniture sectors, which are tightly linked to both local and global socio-cultural systems. ECODeCK project adopts a design-driven approach that integrates systemic design and sustainability into business practices, supporting …

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Exploring The Application Of Additive Manufacturing Technology And Lattice Structures In Orthotic Insole Design, Shu-Yi Zhu, Ling Lee, Ming-Huang Lin Dec 2025

Exploring The Application Of Additive Manufacturing Technology And Lattice Structures In Orthotic Insole Design, Shu-Yi Zhu, Ling Lee, Ming-Huang Lin

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This study aimed to explore the potential of applying additive manufacturing technology and lattice structure technology in the design and fabrication of orthotic insoles, proposed a digitalised orthotic insole design process that integrates 3D foot scanning, parametric modelling, and 3D printing. The present study also compared this process with traditional orthotic insole production in terms of workflow, operation, and user comfort. The present study adopted research through design (RTD) methodology and a case study approach, conducted in two stages: ‘Insole Design and Development’ and ‘Wear Testing and Verification.’ The design and development process includes 3D foot scanning, data repair, model …

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Lenses On Later Life: Photovoice As A Creative Method For Socially Impactful Design Practice, Yuanyuan Yin, Spela Mocnik, Saddaf Naaz Akhtar, Athina Vlachantoni Dec 2025

Lenses On Later Life: Photovoice As A Creative Method For Socially Impactful Design Practice, Yuanyuan Yin, Spela Mocnik, Saddaf Naaz Akhtar, Athina Vlachantoni

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This paper examines the use of photovoice, a participatory visual method, within a qualitative study exploring financial planning and pension engagement among mid-life and older adults from ethnic minority communities in the United Kingdom. Situated at the intersection of social research and design practice, the study invited participants to express their experiences of financial insecurity, ageing and the future through photography and narrative. The paper focuses not only on what was revealed but on how the creative method enabled participant-led storytelling and the translation of research into public and educational design outputs. Two key design outcomes emerged from the process: …

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Visualization Design Of Traditional Chinese Opera Music Based On Chladni Figures: A Case Study Of The Yue Opera "The Butterfly Lovers", Ke Huang, Juanfang Xu, Zhipeng Han Dec 2025

Visualization Design Of Traditional Chinese Opera Music Based On Chladni Figures: A Case Study Of The Yue Opera "The Butterfly Lovers", Ke Huang, Juanfang Xu, Zhipeng Han

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The existing music visualization designs mostly focus on presenting information in a single dimension, and the interdisciplinary integration of acoustic characteristics and cultural semantics has not been deeply explored. To enhance the diverse dissemination of traditional operas in modern society, this paper proposes a music visualization design framework based on Chladni figures. Taking the Yue Opera "The Butterfly Lovers" as the object, an interdisciplinary path of "acoustic analysis-synesthesia translation" is constructed. Through Chladni experiments, the vibration patterns of musical sound waves are deconstructed, and acoustic attributes such as pitch and rhythm are transformed into graphic primitives. Meanwhile, relying on Thayer's …

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Integrating Cultural Touchpoints In Service Design: Insights From Culturally Embedded Marathons, Yijia Jiang, Xia Bi, Kin Wai Michael Siu, Keren Zhang, Wanchun Ye, Huiyi Zhang Dec 2025

Integrating Cultural Touchpoints In Service Design: Insights From Culturally Embedded Marathons, Yijia Jiang, Xia Bi, Kin Wai Michael Siu, Keren Zhang, Wanchun Ye, Huiyi Zhang

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This study explores service design strategies for Culturally Embedded Marathons (CEMs), proposing a research perspective that integrates cultural memory formation mechanisms (symbol is ation, ritual is ation, and institutional is ation) to examine service design frameworks. Through a case study of the representative 2025 Kyoto Marathon, we identified 26 cultural touch points within its service design system. Using Python, we scraped and analysed 2,689 user-generated posts from social media platforms documenting the 2025 Kyoto Marathon, comprising 13,345 images. Computer vision analysis was employed to assess the distribution, frequency, and key combinations of these cultural touch points. The findings reveal that …

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A Study On The Design Of Tourism Souvenirs Based On Regional Culture: A Case Research Of Macau Souvenir Stamps, Caifei Sun, Weijia Wang Dec 2025

A Study On The Design Of Tourism Souvenirs Based On Regional Culture: A Case Research Of Macau Souvenir Stamps, Caifei Sun, Weijia Wang

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This study uses Macau, a city where Chinese and Western cultures intersect, as the context for the research, focusing on tourist souvenir stamps and their visual elements. Through field observation, interviews, and visual analysis, it explores how design facilitates the preservation and transmission of regional culture through tourist souvenir stamps and their associated usage behaviors. It uncovers the mechanism by which regional culture is disseminated with stamps as the core medium, extending to the transformation of local cultural symbols into a variety of souvenirs through different media—an important foundation for building a system of cultural regeneration within artistic and tourism …

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Establishing A Dynamic-Content Educational Website: A Case Study Of Independent Community Pharmacists' Dynamic Growth In Taiwan, Yen-Yi Shen, Hsien-Hui Tang Dec 2025

Establishing A Dynamic-Content Educational Website: A Case Study Of Independent Community Pharmacists' Dynamic Growth In Taiwan, Yen-Yi Shen, Hsien-Hui Tang

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This study explores the development of an AI-driven educational website capable of dynamically updating its content based on user needs and medical trends to support the professional development of independent community pharmacists in Taiwan. Facing the challenges of an aging society and insufficient medical capacity, pharmacists are transforming from traditional dispensers to community healthcare providers. However, the current continuing education system remains hospital-centered and fails to adequately address the career development and practical needs of independent pharmacists, while course content lacks timeliness and differentiation. Guided by the Three Diamonds Model, this study adopted a case study approach and conducted semi-structured, …

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Relationship Between Respiration And Reflection -Design For Abdominal Suppleness As A New Healthcare Index, Takashi Kato Dec 2025

Relationship Between Respiration And Reflection -Design For Abdominal Suppleness As A New Healthcare Index, Takashi Kato

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Modern healthcare devices quantify bodily states through data, yet users rarely feel a direct bodily connection. This study introduces abdominal suppleness—the softness of the upper abdomen during respiration—as a new embodied health indicator. Integrating traditional Japanese abdominal examination (Fukushin) with physiological measurement, we examined how autonomic activity affects abdominal motion. Experiments using the ocul ocardiac reflex showed slower and deeper abdominal movement under parasympathetic dominance, suggesting that suppleness relates to relaxation. Beyond physiology, we frame abdominal suppleness as a design parameter that bridges sensation and data, enabling users to perceive internal states through reflection via embodiment. This research extends health …

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Designing Hierarchical Exploratory Experiences For Ethnic Costumes: A Cultural Gene-Based Perspective, Xiaofan Ma, Lirong Yan, Weiji Zhao, Weiping Zeng, Huiyue Wu Dec 2025

Designing Hierarchical Exploratory Experiences For Ethnic Costumes: A Cultural Gene-Based Perspective, Xiaofan Ma, Lirong Yan, Weiji Zhao, Weiping Zeng, Huiyue Wu

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Ethnic clothing is a vital carrier of cultural identity, yet its digital preservation often results in static displays that fail to convey deep cultural meaning or foster user engagement. Existing practices lack a systematic design framework for translating the hierarchical cultural connotations of these garments into dynamic, personalized, and identity-promoting digital experiences. To address this gap, this paper proposes a novel Three-Layer Cultural Gene Framework that systematically decodes ethnic costumes from their surface-level visual symbols, through their mid-level socio-cultural contexts, to their inner-layer spiritual core. Based on this framework, we designed and implemented an interactive digital platform featuring two key …

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From Citizens To Continuous Co-Designers? – Analyzing The Case Of Living Lab In Komae, Rei Terauchi, Daijiro Mizuno Dec 2025

From Citizens To Continuous Co-Designers? – Analyzing The Case Of Living Lab In Komae, Rei Terauchi, Daijiro Mizuno

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This In response to complex and interrelated societal challenges such as climate change, aging populations, and urban fragmentation, Urban Living Labs (ULLs) have emerged as a promising framework to facilitate citizen-driven innovation. This study investigates how citizens can transition from one-time participants to continuous co-designers through a case study of the “Komae Machi- Transition Lab” conducted in Komae City, Tokyo. Drawing on participatory design theory and the concept of infra structuring, the research examines the design, implementation, and impact of a four- session ULL program aimed at fostering local agency and sustained engagement. Through semi-structured interviews with 10 participants, we …

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Exploring Design Strategies For Generative Ai To Support Narrative Identity Construction, Heejae Bae, Daehyun Kwak, Youn-Kyung Lim Dec 2025

Exploring Design Strategies For Generative Ai To Support Narrative Identity Construction, Heejae Bae, Daehyun Kwak, Youn-Kyung Lim

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Narrative identity—the way individuals construct meaning by organizing life experiences into personal stories—plays a vital role in self-understanding. Generative AI systems, such as chatbots and journaling apps, are now being used to support this kind of identity work. While prior work has explored how generative AI can support either intra personal reflection or interpersonal interaction, few systems are intentionally designed to bridge the two. In this study, we explore how generative AI can be designed to support narrative identity construction by addressing both dimensions. Through semi-structured interviews with five autobiography ghostwriters and two counseling professionals, we identify three expert strategies. …

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Designing Interactivity For A Shared Immersive Experience Of A Planetarium Dome, Jakub Stepanovic, Jan Sermeus, Sandy Claes Dec 2025

Designing Interactivity For A Shared Immersive Experience Of A Planetarium Dome, Jakub Stepanovic, Jan Sermeus, Sandy Claes

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Effective science education and communication with the public are essential to foster understanding. Venues offering shared immersive experiences (SIE), such as digital planetarium domes, are a valuable platform for presenting complex scientific topics to the public; however, the limited use of engaging teaching methods in such environments can make conveying the message challenging. The addition of interactive elements may increase the level of engagement. In five design cycles, following Research through Design, we developed and assessed a custom learning experience conveying scientific uncertainties. The study in the dome environment involved 343 participants and included interaction with visuals on the dome …

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