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  • Stepping-stone configurations for play reflect action capabilities.
  • Previous research indicates a link between physical affordances and user capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if stepping-stone path configurations reflect user goals and constraints.
  • To determine how different locomotion goals (speed, comfort, care, fun, ease) influence path design.

Main Methods:

  • Two experiments were conducted using stepping-stone configurations (rubber mats).
  • Participants designed paths for specific goals: quickly, comfortably, carefully, fun, or easy.
  • Path configurations were analyzed based on mat count, distances, challenge, width, and angle changes.

Main Results:

  • 'Quickly' paths had fewer mats and longer distances, increasing challenge.
  • 'Fun' paths featured more mats, longer distances, greater challenge, and more varied path geometry than 'Easy' paths.
  • Path configurations adapt to specific locomotion goals and constraints.

Conclusions:

  • Stepping-stone path design is influenced by intended use and user goals, not just physical capabilities.
  • Findings have implications for understanding affordances and designing adaptable physical environments.
  • The study highlights the goal-directed nature of environmental interaction and design.