Background In recent years, with the advancement of Bluetooth technology, the popularity of Bluetooth earphones has significantly increased, making them a crucial component in the wireless audio device market. Despite continuous improvements in functionality and design, many users still face various challenges and issues related to Bluetooth earphone usage. Therefore, considering these challenges, there is a need for research aimed at enhancing the user experience of Bluetooth earphones. Methods This study focused on enhancing the user experience of wireless earphones, specifically the Apple AirPods Pro. Firstly, a survey was conducted to evaluate user satisfaction regarding 9 UX elements based on previous research on wearable product user experiences. Secondly, in-depth interviews were carried out to explore users' habits, requirements, and discomforts during usage, validating the survey results. Lastly, the analysis of both the survey and interviews served as the foundation for concrete proposals to improve the user experience. Result The study findings indicate that to enhance the user experience of Apple AirPods Pro earphones, improvements are required in reliability, usability, comfort, functionality, safety, and health aspects. Design perspectives were provided for addressing each of these aspects. Conclusion The study identified issues with Apple AirPods Pro earphones through in-depth interviews and surveys, with findings consistently highlighting areas of concern in terms of reliability, usability, comfort, functionality, safety, and health aspects. Specific measures for improvement were proposed based on the five identified problem areas to enhance the user experience of Apple AirPods Pro earphones.

keyword : 사용자 경험, 무선 이어폰, 애플 AirPods Pro, User Experience, Wireless Earphones, Apple AirPods Pro

Background The global advancement of technology and the activation of smartphones have resulted in the generation of a large amount of data. This has ushered in an era of emotional consumption, and companies are focusing on the development of emotional products. This study explores and verifies the possibility and advantages of mixed methodology in consumer behavior research, considering these changes. Methods The mixed methodology is used to understand consumers' preferences and emotional evaluations of foldable phones. For this, big data is collected from SNS through text mining, and sentiment analysis is conducted through opinion mining. Additionally, surveys are used to investigate consumers' specific preferences and emotional evaluations of products, and detailed information is supplemented using the analyzed keywords. Through this, a comprehensive understanding of consumers' preferences and emotions can be achieved. Result Consumer interest and preference for foldable phones are on the rise, indicating the continuous development of foldable phone technology and improved market acceptance. Most respondents preferred in-fold & out style foldable phones, consistent with their high market share. The survey highlighted the camera component as the most important design element. Analysis of collected sentiment vocabulary confirmed that user experiences, design preferences, functionality, and utility expectations were reflected. Conclusion This study adopted a mixed research methodology, combining large-scale data collection and surveys, to understand consumer preferences and sentiment evaluation on foldable phones. This approach allowed a deep understanding of users' overall reactions to foldable phones, providing critical insights for product development and marketing strategies.

keyword : 혼합연구, 오피니언 마이닝, 폴더블폰, Mixed-methods research, opinion mining, foldable phones

Background In the case of augmented reality in industrial sites, it is difficult to estimate images based on non-markers in many cases where objects are composed of facilities, pillars of buildings, the same shape, multiple symbols, and patterns. Therefore, although marker-based augmented reality is widely used in industrial sites, the existing marker designs for augmented reality are insufficient to be used in the environment within the industrial site, and research on usable marker designs has been insufficient. Accordingly, this study was conducted to explore ways to improve the design of markers by analyzing the design attributes of markers suitable for the characteristics and purposes of industrial sites. Methods In order to define the marker properties that must be present in order to design a marker for augmented reality suitable for the manufacturing industry. First, look at the concept of augmented reality and markers for augmented reality, Second, we looked at how previous research on markers for augmented reality was. Third, by analyzing the cases of augmented reality markers used in industrial settings, general propositions about markers to be applied in industrial settings were derived. Fourth, based on the derived general proposition, the properties of marker design to be applied in the industrial field were defined by an inductive analogy inference method, and basic properties were presented. Result For markers for augmented reality in industrial settings, fast recognition should be prioritized in recognition of augmented reality devices, and unique feature points or shapes for information matching exist in the marker itself so that unique information can be obtained. In addition, it should be easily printable against damage or loss of markers, and should be designed in a simple and clear way as much as possible, minimizing color and complex images in order to be well recognized even in occlusion and ambient lighting. It should be an intuitive design that can distinguish whether it is a marker for augmented reality, as well as convey the meaning and aesthetic elements of the object. Based on this, the definition of design properties of markers to be applied in industrial settings was analyzed into four categories: usability, economic feasibility, intuitiveness, and aesthetics. Conclusion In order to apply marker-based augmented reality within the industrial site, it is difficult to use commonly designed markers when using markers, and it is necessary to design industrial markers that apply the relationship between the properties derived from this study and the industrial field environment. Based on these results, it was confirmed that using the augmented reality marker designed on the industrial site of the smart factory can be an important solution to improve the previous recognition problems and problems occurring in the use of augmented reality within the smart factory.

keyword : 산업 디자인, 스마트 공장, 증강현실, Industrial Design, Smart factories, Augmented Reality

Background As new shopping services such as e-commerce augmented reality(AR) emerge and the consumer demographic changes, the importance of purchase attributes also changes. The generation Z, which is growing as the main consumer group, has a strong desire for information acquisition, so it is necessary to understand their perceived importance of purchase attributes. In addition, as they prefer to obtain information through images, it is essential to determine how to effectively communicate purchase attributes using icons. Methods This study aimed to understand the generation Z's perception of purchase attributes in AR applications and the preferred form of icons for easy understanding. We conducted a literature review on e-commerce AR applications and the characteristics of the generation Z, followed by three surveys. The first survey ranked the importance of purchase attributes. Then we designed representative icons for the top five attributes for the second survey to identify icon preferences. Based on these results, we created an AR prototype interface and evaluated the generation Z’s icon understanding through a third survey. Result This study revealed the important purchase attributes in e-commerce AR, incorporating search and experience goods. Through several survey rounds on generation Z, icon preferences for the top five attributes were discovered. The result of the study were also presented on the understandability of icons and their helpfulness in shopping. Conclusion This study is significant in presenting a direction towards a favorable UX for the generation Z by determining the importance of purchase attributes for e-commerce AR as they perceive and exploring their icon preferences.

keyword : 이커머스 증강현실, AR, 구매속성, Z세대, E-commerce Augmented Reality, Purchase Attributes, Generation Z

Background Among Internet-based platforms, websites are a representative factor in identifying companies or brands online. Consumers form a positive attitude toward the brand through the website and share the information obtained from the website with an unspecified number of people online. Accordingly, this study explored the effect of the layout of bookstore websites on electronic word-of-mouth and the mediating effect of brand awareness. Methods In the case study, the layout of the websites of Kyobo Bookstore, Yes24, and Aladdin, which are domestic bookstore brands, was analyzed as morphological factors. In the empirical study, a survey was conducted to collect data necessary for analysis to verify the influence relationship between the semantic elements of layout, electronic word-of-mouth, and brand awareness in website design. The collected data verified the hypothesis and mediating effect of the study through structural equations modeling. Result It was found that the layout of the bookstore website design had a partially significant effect on electronic word-of-mouth and brand awareness. In addition, it was found that the brand awareness of bookstores had a positive effect on electronic word-of-mouth, and the mediating effect of brand awareness was confirmed between some elements of the layout of bookstores' websites and electronic word-of-mouth. Conclusion This study is significant in that it has derived practical and marketing implications by demonstrating that companies need to focus on the morphological and semantic elements of the layout when designing websites. In future studies, it is expected that further expanded research will be conducted based on this study.

keyword : 디자인 레이아웃, 온라인 구전, 브랜드 인지도, Design Layout, e-WOM, Brand Awareness

Background Art appreciation is often influenced by sources such as news, mass media, and experts. These sources provide a frame of reference for others to unconsciously appreciate artworks, which may obstruct their voluntary and out-of-box thinking. Consequently, viewers may not always express their true feelings. To avoid this issue and encourage free thinking, we believe that people should remind themselves of what is immediately felt after looking at an artwork, and gradually establish a sense of communication. Methods Successful communication necessarily involves the exchange of information, and this study aims specifically to enable communication through affect, utilizing the development of a new art appreciation system. We first developed a flow chart and constructed the online system for viewers to look at artworks and express their affects according to what they felt after appreciating the artworks. The new art system data utilization strategy was formulated by constructing a logistic regression model for predicting the likeness intention of artworks. Result The development of a new artwork appreciation system began with the intuition that a system that allows viewers to express voluntary and immediate physical reactions. Accordingly, the developed system enables viewers to express their sensual impressions as feedback. Also, we analyzed data in the art system using affect data. Through the analysis, it was possible to elicit characteristics pertaining to affects that correlate with artwork preferences. Conclusion The overall purpose of this study was to develop an online art system for spontaneous and sensory appreciation. Consequently, a method of using affect data from viewers was investigated by modeling the probability of preferences of artworks. We wanted to explore the diversity of art appreciation, and realized the possibility of appreciation through instant sensory experiences and affects. The limitations of this study concern the diversity and reflection of affects based on artwork content.

keyword : Designing Art System, Art appreciation, Affect

Background In the past, museums performed the primary function of collecting, preserving, and displaying artifacts, but in recent years, museums are shifting to provide cultural experiences, education, services, and other activities. The purpose of this study is to explore differentiated approaches to designing museum logos in China. To accomplish this, the study compares and analyzes similarities among different logos while identifying the distinctive characteristics exhibited by each group of logos. Methods In this study, 17 first-class comprehensive museums selected by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage of China were subjected to a positioning map analysis using a multidimensional scale analysis method to determine the relative position of each logo based on its similarity and to identify the types of logo designs. In addition, a survey was conducted to investigate the preferences of each type of logo. Result A classification and positioning chart through the similarity of logos shows that Chinese museums' can be divided into three types. The first group is a traditional type of logo with Chinese characters as design elements. the second group is a geometric style modern logo with the outline of the museum building as design element. The third group is thematic logos that use the museum's iconic collections as design elements. In addition, the results of a further questionnaire survey on logo preferences showed that the logos in group3 were the most popular. Conclusion Museums established before China's reform and opening up (Type1) mainly used Chinese character logos, which were deeply rooted in tradition. However, with the increase in cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries after the reform and opening up, the design of museum logos(Type2) gradually diversified, geometric shapes are extensively utilized in these designs. The type3 of logo has gained the highest favor due to its ability to effectively reflect the cultural identity of the region. The direction to find a differentiated logo design for the type of museum logo.

keyword : 다차원 척도 분석법, 종합박물관, 로고 디자인, Multidimensional scale analysis, Comprehensive Museum, Logo design

Background This study re-spotlights on the esthetic and artistic value of the white porcelain jars among the contemporary art phenomena that are appearing in various ways. The comparison and analysis on the characteristics of white porcelain moon jars, which reached their peak during the Joseon Dynasty, and the formative ceramic art of found in the contemporary ceramics hold significance in identifying the current position of the contemporary ceramics and finding the future direction. purpose This study suggested a prototype applied with a practical slip casting technique to enable mass-production and add design and decorative effects for the white porcelain jars as an effective mean to create new formativeness and creative value. Methods First, this study examined the sense of esthetics and formative characteristics of the white porcelain jars that reflect the identity of Koreans in order to figure out how the sense of esthetics and formative characteristics from the Joseon Dynasty melted into the contemporary ceramic art. Secondly, this study targeted the white porcelain jars remaining in Korea and studies the techniques for natural lines, which came to the climax during the Joseon Dynasty, in order to explore the structures. Thirdly, this study explored the existing pieces applied with slip casting technique among the contemporary white porcelain jars and conducted a comparative analysis on the artwork of this researcher. The existing pieces have been used as the mean to design the prototype of the researcher’s formative ceramic art for the white porcelain jars as well as the opportunity to figure out the contemporary elements. Lastly, this study used the results to propose the formative ceramic art prototype of the white porcelain jars. Result This study examined the identity of the formative ceramic art for white porcelain jars found in the contemporary ceramics and examined the new formativeness of the white porcelain jars. Furthermore, this proposed the formative ceramic art prototype for the white porcelain jars applied with new production techniques and expression methods as the practical strategy for establishing the mission of future-oriented fusion.

keyword : 슬립캐스팅, 백자항아리, 도자조형 프로토타입, Slip casting, White Porcelain Jar, prototype Ceramic works

Background The Goryeo Buddhist painting is the most beautiful painting in the world. There have been many studies on the colors of Goryeo Buddhist paintings. But there are many traditional color studies. This researcher intends to analyze and study colors from a design perspective. This study analyzes the color of Goryeo Buddhist paintings, confirms their characteristics and color sensibility, and produces content to be used. Methods Investigate the concept of Goryeo Buddhist painting, the characteristics and meaning of the Buddha Triad. Twenty-four Goryeo Buddhist paintings will be selected for the study. K.S.C.A color analysis, I.R.I adjective image scale analysis, and KS color system color-related image analysis are conducted to find colors that match the image of the Buddha Triad Result As a result of conducting K.S.C.A color analysis, similar results were found in I.R.I analysis based on discoloration during I.R.I adjective image analysis. Images related to the hue of the KS color system except for the discolored background color showed similar results to the adjective image of the Buddhist scriptures. The resulting color classification and Amitabha Buddha can be extracted in scarlet, orange, white for the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, light blue, green for the Jijang Bodhisattva, and dark green. Conclusion When classifying color associations, there is a lot to do with images of Buddhist scriptures and the nature of icons. We produced a design product that can be used as the representative color of each image extracted from this study. It is expected that the scope of planning and utilization of color emotional design will be expanded when producing Buddhist cultural products and Buddhist cultural contents

keyword : 고려 불화, 색채 분석, 색채 감성, Goryeo Buddhist paintings, color analysis, color sensibility

Background The purpose of this study is to find a plan to revitalize the commercial district through the creation of a specialized street in the declining Nongae Market in Jinju. Methods The scope of the study is Nongae Market in Jinju City. Derive implications through best practices and derive development directions through investigations. Based on this, the design process proceeds. Result Criteria for design development and creation of specialized streets were presented. Newtro concept-based design was developed and a plan for specialization was presented. Conclusion First, the necessity of creating a specialized market for commercial district regeneration was confirmed through the survey. The application value and direction of the Newtro concept were presented. Second, improvement plans for each space and guide sign and Way-Finding system establishment plans were presented. Third, a plan to highlight the identity of Nongae Market was presented by using photographs. Fourth, with physical maintenance as the starting point, the ripple effect was maximized and a plan for local self-reliance was proposed.

keyword : 뉴트로, 특화거리, 환경디자인, Newtro, specialized street, environmental design