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Yin Jing1,2, Sheng Yu3, Yongsheng Cheng2
1School of Future Design, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China.
Frontiers in Public Health
|April 30, 2026
Summary
This study optimized recreational vehicle (RV) designs for older adults in travel-based retirement. The Kano-AHP-QFD method prioritized needs, leading to enhanced RV schemes for improved comfort and adaptability.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Design Studies
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Sustainable Living
Background:
- Aging population necessitates innovative senior living solutions.
- Travel-based retirement integrates tourism and senior living, requiring specialized mobile environments.
- Recreational vehicles (RVs) are emerging as adaptable housing for older adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an optimized RV design scheme for older adults in travel-based retirement.
- To enhance living comfort and functional adaptability for senior RV users.
- To address the unique residential and mobility needs of older adults in mobile retirement contexts.
Main Methods:
- Data collection via online questionnaires and field interviews with older adult RV users.
- Needs classification using the Kano model (must-be, one-dimensional, attractive, indifferent, reverse).
- Prioritization of needs using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Quality Function Deployment (QFD) to create a House of Quality.
Main Results:
- Six core design elements were identified and three RV schemes were developed for older adults.
- User evaluations determined the optimal RV design scheme.
- The Kano-AHP-QFD approach effectively quantified user demands, improving design rigor and satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- The integrated Kano-AHP-QFD methodology provides a robust framework for age-friendly RV development.
- The optimized RV design enhances user satisfaction and functional adaptability for older adults.
- This framework supports the integration of technology and human-centered care in future travel-based retirement solutions.
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