Food as Experience A Design and Evaluation Methodology

This research, conducted for Frito Lay-North America, Inc, demonstrates how new product designs, package designs, concepts, and prototypes can be created based on the social, emotional, cognitive, and sensory information gathered through a combined methodology based on activity theory, Kansei Engineering and the ZMET process. The study examines how activity theory can be used to observe situational settings mediated by products for the purpose of collecting significant social and behavioral data. It also examines how Kansei methods can be used to evaluate sensory experiences and how the ZMET process can be used to gather demographic and marketing data. The outcome of this research concludes that activity theory, Kansei engineering, and ZMET are each useful, however, none of these methods used in isolation are sufficient to inform all aspects of marketing, new product development, and package design decisions. However, as a combined design and evaluation methodology they can provide more useful data for these processes. Keywords: Experience Design, Kansei Assessment, Food, Activity Theory</p

Understanding Stress in the Education of Designers: A Study Exploring Learning Pressures for Design Students

Learning pressures can influence the academic performance and psychological well-being of college students. Research has found each student experiences pressure in the learning process, which can negatively impact their learning outcomes if not properly addressed. This study examines learning pressures experienced by undergraduate design students at a Midwestern University in the United States. Students majoring in studio arts, architecture, graphic design, interior design, industrial design, and landscape architecture were surveyed. The survey contained 17 questions that measured stress and pressures caused by peer pressure, self-expectation, time and financial pressures, and future career pressures on a Likert scale. Eight inquiries identified demographic information for additional evaluation and consideration. Investigators found students felt the most learning pressure when not satisfied with their work, specifically when perceiving they were not achieving their own goals. Indicators point to self-esteem as a key component of learning pressures. This paper also shows corelationships to learning pressure based on demographic information. Insights gained from this research will help instructors create an empathetic and supportive classroom for students

Predicting Success of Interior Design Alumni as an Assessment of the Curriculum: Post Graduation Years 1-10

The main question being explored in this research study is “does what we teach in the Interior Design Department make students successful in industry.” The measure of success in this study used two different variables, which include annual salary and job satisfaction

Preparing for a Collaborative Community Assessment

Community assessment is a process of gathering, analyzing, and reporting information about the needs of your community and the capacities or strengths that are also currently available in your community to meet those needs.</p

2022 Library Strategic Planning Data Gathering Survey Results

An online survey was sent out to 97 library staff. Data gathering took one week (September 28 to October 5, 2022) with follow-up email to non-respondents three days before the closing date. A total of 66 library staff completed the survey, with a response rate of 68%

Visual Forms and Its Perception in Cultural Influences: Focus on Korea

Artifacts themselves are not considered cultural data; however, artifacts are often considered a form of human action and cultural process. Countries may share a similar religion, philosophical background, and similar geographical location; yet, visual forms of cultural artifacts are often significantly different. This study aims to answer questions: will people recognize the cultural artifacts from their country?; will familiar patterns influence preference, feelings of trustworthiness, or comfort?; will recognition of a pattern as a cultural artifact be influenced by familiarity?; and will recognition of a pattern as a cultural artifact be seen as boring or interesting? As a research method, interviews were conducted in Korea

Predicting Success of Interior Design Alumni as an Assessment of the Curriculum: Post Graduation Years 1-10

The main question being explored in this research study is “does what we teach in the Interior Design Department make students successful in industry.” The measure of success in this study used two different variables, which include annual salary and job satisfaction.</p