An evaluation model for interactive gaming furniture design based on parent-child behavior

Area of Science:

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Product Design
• Developmental Psychology

Background:

• Designing furniture for parent-child interactive play requires understanding user needs.
• Existing furniture may not adequately support shared gaming experiences between children and parents.
• A systematic approach is needed to integrate user and expert perspectives in furniture design.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and prioritize user behavioral needs for game-based furniture used by parents and children aged 3-6.
• To develop a comprehensive user behavioral demand system for interactive game furniture.
• To establish a fuzzy comprehensive evaluation model for designing parent-child interactive furniture.

Main Methods:

• Utilized questionnaire, observation, and interview methods to gather user behavioral needs.
• Employed the KJ method to compile 16 behavioral demand indicators.
• Applied the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and entropy weight method to determine subjective and objective weights of demand indicators, integrating expert and user opinions.

Main Results:

• Key prioritized needs include: firm and stable structure, safety, comfort for both users, appropriate dimensions for interaction, ease of use for retrieval, and sufficient space.
• Safety and comfort are paramount, followed by considerations for posture, furniture size, and spatial requirements.
• The developed model effectively balances expert and user perspectives, prioritizing children's and parents' needs equally.

Conclusions:

• Furniture design for parent-child interaction should focus on safety, comfort, and facilitating shared activities.
• The established evaluation model provides a robust framework for designing inclusive and functional game-based furniture.
• Optimizing furniture design based on these identified needs can enhance parent-child interaction and support children's healthy development.