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Evaluating attributes concepts for build environment.
Gilberto R Oliveira1, Claudia Mont'Alvão
1Ergonomics Laboratory, Arts &design Department, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, PUC-Rio, Rua Marquês de São Vicente, 225, Gávea, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. grangeldesign@gmail.com
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|February 10, 2012
Summary
This study explores how architecture and interior design professionals incorporate user needs and opinions into their project development process. Key attributes for home kitchen design are identified, emphasizing user-centric ergonomic and intrinsic project characteristics.
Area of Science:
- Architecture and Interior Design
- Human-Computer Interaction
- User Experience (UX) Design
Background:
- Understanding the design process in Architecture and Interior Design is crucial for creating user-centered spaces.
- Current research often overlooks the practical integration of user feedback during project development.
- The study addresses the gap in understanding how design professionals translate user demands into tangible design attributes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the project development methodologies employed by Architecture and Interior Design professionals.
- To analyze how user necessities and opinions are considered within real-world design scenarios.
- To identify key attributes influencing design decisions and their correlation with user demands, focusing on ergonomics and intrinsic project characteristics.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with professionals in Architecture and Interior Design.
- The research focused on real-world project development scenarios.
- Data analysis involved identifying prevalent attributes and their relationship to user-centric requirements.
Main Results:
- Professionals actively consider user necessities and opinions throughout the design process.
- Specific attributes were identified as most relevant for home kitchen design projects.
- A correlation was established between design attributes, user demands, ergonomic considerations, and intrinsic project characteristics.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a list of critical attributes for designing user-centered home kitchens.
- Design professionals' approaches highlight the importance of integrating user feedback for successful project outcomes.
- Findings offer valuable insights for improving design education and professional practice in Architecture and Interior Design.
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