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CHAPTER TWO
RESEARCH SUMMARY
Literature Review Summary
1. Necessity of Hybrid Navigation
System
Although traditional static signs have basic
guidance functions, they have obvious
limitations in information update, flexibility
and indoor use; while digital navigation
(such as GPS and interactive maps) has
the advantages of dynamic update and
portability, it is ineffective indoors and lacks
spatial detail display. Combining the two
to build a hybrid navigation system can
complement each other's advantages and
meet the needs of different scenarios and
user groups on campus. This view provides
a clear optimization direction for the design
of SETU Carlow campus navigation system.
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2. Factors that influence user path
selection
The spatial cognition model (paths, nodes,
landmarks, etc.) proposed by Kevin Lynch
provides a basic reference for the spatial
structure design of the campus navigation
system.
At the same time, emotional state
affects the user's judgment and memory.
Emotional design (such as friendly colors
and encouraging prompts) can relieve the
tension of freshmen or visitors and enhance
users' trust and satisfaction with the
navigation system.
3. User-Centered Design (UCD)
& Qualitative Research
The combination of user-centered (UCD)
design methods and qualitative research
methods (interviews, observations, empathy
maps, etc.) helps to explore the real needs
of users and form a scientific design
process. In particular, under the guidance
of the double diamond design model,
the research forms a complete closed
loop from problem discovery to solution
development, laying a solid foundation for
subsequent prototype testing and design
implementation.