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From Body To Interface: Co-Design Gesture-Based Interactions With Experts For Immersive Experiences, Zixiao Liu, Shuo Yan, Haiyan Jiang, Fengyi Yan, Henry Been-Lirn Duh Dec 2025

From Body To Interface: Co-Design Gesture-Based Interactions With Experts For Immersive Experiences, Zixiao Liu, Shuo Yan, Haiyan Jiang, Fengyi Yan, Henry Been-Lirn Duh

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This paper presents an expert-driven co-design process for defining gesture-based interactions in immersive environments. Existing co-design methods often struggles with expressing abstract design elements, reaching consensus among diverse users, and translating qualitative feedback into actionable outcomes. We propose a four-stage co-design process for improving gesture-based interaction design, consisting of data collection, co-design session, expert discussion, and design decision-making, which integrates expert knowledge with embodied practice. We developed this co-design framework and apply it to a foot-based interaction project exploring habitual foot actions as natural inputs for virtual- physical switching experience. Through collaborative sessions, experts defined and evaluated appropriate foot gestures …

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Is It Still Dyson? Evaluating Brand Identity In Ai-Generated Designs Using Machine Learning, Sheng-Ming Huang, Hung-Hsiang Wang Dec 2025

Is It Still Dyson? Evaluating Brand Identity In Ai-Generated Designs Using Machine Learning, Sheng-Ming Huang, Hung-Hsiang Wang

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This study investigates the application of machine learning in evaluating brand typicality during product line extension, taking inspiration from Dyson’s recent expansion into the headphone category. The research process comprised four main stages: extraction of visual features via Design Format Analysis (DFA), development of an image classification model on the WEKA platform, generation of Dyson-style speaker images using Stable Diffusion, and expert evaluation of the results. The classification model reached an accuracy of 87.21%, demonstrating an ability to distinguish between Dyson and non-Dyson styles. Expert feedback indicated that the model was effective in identifying surface-level features such as color and …

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The Effects Of Short-Term Mindfulness Intervention On Creativity In Novice And Advanced Design Students, Feichen Wu, Chun-Heng Ho Dec 2025

The Effects Of Short-Term Mindfulness Intervention On Creativity In Novice And Advanced Design Students, Feichen Wu, Chun-Heng Ho

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Creativity is a critical competency in design education; however, effective methods to enhance creativity within design tasks remain insufficiently explored. This study investigated the effects of a brief 10-minute mindfulness intervention on the creative performance of designers with different experience levels—novice and advanced students. Using pre- and post-tests of the Alternative Uses Test (AUT) alongside expert evaluations of design sketches, the study examined whether mindfulness impacts creativity differently depending on prior design experience. Results indicated that advanced designers who underwent the mindfulness training showed significant improvements in flexibility, originality, and elaboration on the AUT, with effect sizes ranging from medium …

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History Drives Recall And Exploration: Human-Ai Collaboration In The Design Of Memory Aid Recommendation Systems, Jiaxin Jiang, Ziyun Tang Dec 2025

History Drives Recall And Exploration: Human-Ai Collaboration In The Design Of Memory Aid Recommendation Systems, Jiaxin Jiang, Ziyun Tang

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With the global rise of social media platforms, algorithm-driven recommendation systems have improved the relevance of content suggestions but have also introduced issues such as “filter bubbles,” a diminished sense of user control, and barriers to exploration. Most existing studies focus on optimizing algorithms, paying less attention to how users interact with these systems. To address this gap, we conducted an exploratory user survey (N = 30) and identified three core pain points: low utilization of history features, a lack of effective interest-management tools, and obstacles to discovering new content. Drawing on theories of human–AI collaboration and distributed cognition, we …

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When Product Use Meets The Future: Proleptic Experiences And Narrative-Based Design Research, Po-Chuan Chen Dec 2025

When Product Use Meets The Future: Proleptic Experiences And Narrative-Based Design Research, Po-Chuan Chen

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This study explores how users mentally and emotionally project product experiences into the future through narrative-based accounts. Building on the concept of prolepsis—a narrative technique that introduces future events into present discourse—this research investigates how users articulate anticipatory product experiences that reflect both emotional states and temporal orientations. A four- phase research methodology was employed, consisting of Survey, Quantification, Categorization, and Interpretation. A total of 22 narrative examples of proleptic product experiences were collected and analyzed. Through content analysis and multidimensional scaling (MDS), two interpretive axes were identified: emotional orientation (Anticipation vs. Concern) and temporal specificity (Clear Time vs. Ambiguous …

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A Study On The Correspondence Between Industrial Design Education And Professional Competencies In Taiwan, Chih-Fu Wu, Yu-Hsuan Wu, Yi-Chin Lu, Yu-Ching Lu, Hsuan-Yi Peng Dec 2025

A Study On The Correspondence Between Industrial Design Education And Professional Competencies In Taiwan, Chih-Fu Wu, Yu-Hsuan Wu, Yi-Chin Lu, Yu-Ching Lu, Hsuan-Yi Peng

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In recent years, adjustments in higher education policies have led universities to face challenges in reducing the total number of course credits, necessitating a restructuring of curriculum frameworks. Additionally, emerging industry trends, digital tool applications, and interdisciplinary learning have become critical directions for the development of design education. This has prompted schools to reassess existing industrial design curricula to ensure that they cultivate professionals who meet market demands. However, current curriculum planning lacks systematic academic analysis, leaving institutions without clear reference points when making adjustments. Therefore, the primary goal of this study is to explore the core courses in industrial …

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Evaluating The Role Of Infrastructure In The City Image In Relation To The Relevant Components Of Traffic Routes, Yung-Chi Chiu, Ming-Chyuan Ho, Jui-Che Tu, Yi-Hui Liao, Yu-Chi Hsu Dec 2025

Evaluating The Role Of Infrastructure In The City Image In Relation To The Relevant Components Of Traffic Routes, Yung-Chi Chiu, Ming-Chyuan Ho, Jui-Che Tu, Yi-Hui Liao, Yu-Chi Hsu

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By the close of the 20th century, numerous strategic planning principles pertaining to urban structure had been integrated into the urban planning process. The city's image is clearly discernible due to its proximity to the high-speed rail line. The present study analyses the cognitive expression of messages pertaining to spatial landscapes. The present study assesses perceptions of the city image in the southern section of Taiwan's High-Speed Rail, and explores the interrelationship between the city image and the formation of unique collective urban memories. Furthermore, the objective was to identify emergent themes pertinent to the city. To this end, a …

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Cultural Background And Marketing Strategies In The Perception Of Design Similarity: A Comparison Between The Netherlands And Japan, Kazuko Sakamoto, Yuya Kinzuka Dec 2025

Cultural Background And Marketing Strategies In The Perception Of Design Similarity: A Comparison Between The Netherlands And Japan, Kazuko Sakamoto, Yuya Kinzuka

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This study aims to analyze the influence of cultural background on the recognition of design similarity and to derive suggestions for marketing strategies. We conducted two experiments comparing Japanese and Dutch participants, representing collectivist and individualist cultures respectively. In the first experiment, participants evaluated the similarity of various products and indicated their expectations for design modifications. In the second experiment, participants ranked a series of backpacks that had systematically manipulated visual features, such as handle position, shape, and zipper placement. Although the results revealed culturally specific patterns in similarity judgment, they diverged from our hypotheses based on collectivism–individualism. Dutch consumers …

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From Scroll To Space: Reimagining The Spatial Order Of Chinese Landscape Painting In Vr, Mengyu Chen, Yan Dong, Qi Li, Wu Qiong, Shihan Qiu, Lanxi Xiao Dec 2025

From Scroll To Space: Reimagining The Spatial Order Of Chinese Landscape Painting In Vr, Mengyu Chen, Yan Dong, Qi Li, Wu Qiong, Shihan Qiu, Lanxi Xiao

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Traditional Chinese landscape painting constructs spatial depth through scattered perspective and shifting viewpoints, enabling a layered, rhythmic experience of wandering the scroll. This spatial logic differs fundamentally from linear perspective and poses unique challenges for immersive translation. While VR offers new potentials for experiencing cultural heritage, most VR-based landscape reconstructions remain image-centric, lacking engagement with compositional and narrative structures inherent to the scroll format. This study investigates how the multi-layered spatial order and the rhythmically guided narrative of Chinese landscape painting can be reimagined in VR. Taking Early Spring as a core case, we propose a design framework integrating spatial …

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Scientific Visual Communication And Collaboration Within Text-To-Image Genai: A Scoping Review, Hao Wei Tu, David Mesa, Christine Thong Dec 2025

Scientific Visual Communication And Collaboration Within Text-To-Image Genai: A Scoping Review, Hao Wei Tu, David Mesa, Christine Thong

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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 …

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Interface Usability Of Digital Layout Tools And Learning Outcomes In Technical High School Students, Hsueh-Yi Wu, Chien-Hsiung Chen Dec 2025

Interface Usability Of Digital Layout Tools And Learning Outcomes In Technical High School Students, Hsueh-Yi Wu, Chien-Hsiung Chen

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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 …

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Artifacts As Mediators: Translating Co-Creation Into Organizational Well-Being In Chinese Soes, Ziwei Lin, Bicheng Wang, Jie Meng Dec 2025

Artifacts As Mediators: Translating Co-Creation Into Organizational Well-Being In Chinese Soes, Ziwei Lin, Bicheng Wang, Jie Meng

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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 …

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An Empirical Case Study Of Circular Design Strategies: Taking Xiaomi Business Ecosystem As An Example, Jiao Song, Wei-Ken Hung, Tung-Jung Sung Dec 2025

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 …

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Designing Interactive Reward Mechanisms Application For Children With Different Learning Motivations And Related Reading Behaviors, Yu-Shiuan Lin, Ko-Chiu Wu Dec 2025

Designing Interactive Reward Mechanisms Application For Children With Different Learning Motivations And Related Reading Behaviors, Yu-Shiuan Lin, Ko-Chiu Wu

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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 …

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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 Dec 2025

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

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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 …

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Designing Exploratory Technologies For Early-Stage Behavior Change, Flavio Da Cunha Nerva, Celso Carnos Scaletsky, Leandro Miletto Tonetto Dec 2025

Designing Exploratory Technologies For Early-Stage Behavior Change, Flavio Da Cunha Nerva, Celso Carnos Scaletsky, Leandro Miletto Tonetto

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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 …

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Safety Risks Of Elderly Bicyclists: A Systematic Review, Kevin C. Tseng Dec 2025

Safety Risks Of Elderly Bicyclists: A Systematic Review, Kevin C. Tseng

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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 …

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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 Dec 2025

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

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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 …

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Establishing Generalizable Garment–Body Interaction Models Through 4d Biomechanical Analysis, Xiaolu Li, Chongyang Ye, Joanne Yip Dec 2025

Establishing Generalizable Garment–Body Interaction Models Through 4d Biomechanical Analysis, Xiaolu Li, Chongyang Ye, Joanne Yip

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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 …

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Crafting Playful Data Engagement: Designing Textile-Based Workshops For Participants From Diverse Backgrounds, Chengtian Li, Jianrui Zhao, Xinru Zhu, Chihiro Sato, Kayoko Nohara Dec 2025

Crafting Playful Data Engagement: Designing Textile-Based Workshops For Participants From Diverse Backgrounds, Chengtian Li, Jianrui Zhao, Xinru Zhu, Chihiro Sato, Kayoko Nohara

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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 …

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Wellbeing-Based Service Design Pattern For Elderly Wellness Tourism In Taiwan's Aging Society, Su-Shin Low, Chia-Han Yang Dec 2025

Wellbeing-Based Service Design Pattern For Elderly Wellness Tourism In Taiwan's Aging Society, Su-Shin Low, Chia-Han Yang

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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 …

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The Good Move-In: Enhancing Voice And Participation In Transitions To Supported Housing, Line Gad Christiansen, Joan Pedersen Dec 2025

The Good Move-In: Enhancing Voice And Participation In Transitions To Supported Housing, Line Gad Christiansen, Joan Pedersen

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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 …

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Sustainability In Japanese Fashion Higher Education: An Evaluation Of Pedagogical Approaches., Claudia Lucia Arana, Daijirō Mizuno Dec 2025

Sustainability In Japanese Fashion Higher Education: An Evaluation Of Pedagogical Approaches., Claudia Lucia Arana, Daijirō Mizuno

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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 …

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Reflections On Participation In Fragile Urban Contexts: The Case Of Città-In Research Project, Nour Bergaoui, Laura Galluzzo Dec 2025

Reflections On Participation In Fragile Urban Contexts: The Case Of Città-In Research Project, Nour Bergaoui, Laura Galluzzo

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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, …

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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 Dec 2025

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

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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 …

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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 Dec 2025

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

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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 …

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Making Meaning Manifest: Communication And Relevance In Design Thinking, Luke Feast Dec 2025

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 …

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What A Look Can Tell? Matching Robot Overall Appearances To Roles For A Safer Robot Design, Vithor Hugo Costa Da Silva, Shinichi Koyama Dec 2025

What A Look Can Tell? Matching Robot Overall Appearances To Roles For A Safer Robot Design, Vithor Hugo Costa Da Silva, Shinichi Koyama

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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 …

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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 Dec 2025

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

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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, …

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From Sustainable Materials To User-Centered Sustainability: Material Experience In Art Healing, Yuxin Zhang, Fan Zhang, Zihao Song, Chao Zhao Dec 2025

From Sustainable Materials To User-Centered Sustainability: Material Experience In Art Healing, Yuxin Zhang, Fan Zhang, Zihao Song, Chao Zhao

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This study develops sustainable materials using hydrogel as the matrix and explores the transition from sustainable materials to user-centered sustainability, with a particular focus on achieving art healing through material experience. The findings reveal that "Aesthetic" property exert the greatest influence on art healing in the context of multimodal material experiences involving visual, tactile, and smell, followed by "Intrinsic" property, whereas "Physical" property have a comparatively limited effect. Furthermore, the study proposes a material experience framework that enables designers to systematically and holistic ally understanding material characteristics. It highlights the importance of considering users' psychological perceptions and emotional needs in …

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