어린이의 참여형 디자인 경험에 대한 의미 탐색 -화성시어린이문화센터 어린이 디자인 워크숍 사례를 통해-

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Participatory design is a design approach that encourages active user involvement and has gained attention across various fields. It has evolved beyond merely collecting user opinions to a model in which users engage throughout the entire design process as design partners. While attempts to involve child users and reflect their perspectives remain limited, various efforts to engage children more meaningfully continue steadily. Building on this trend, this study focuses on the democratic values and significance of joint decision-making inherent in participatory design, exploring how the participatory process can function as a developmental space for children. As a case study, this research observes a participatory design workshop conducted with elementary school students. The design participation process was regarded as an interactive learning experience that supports children's development, and its meaningful aspects were examined by focusing on key utterances, behaviors, and patterns of change observed during the process. The case demonstrates that participating in design can provide children with opportunities to perceive their environment and experiences from new perspectives and to engage proactively in change. These findings suggest that children's participation in design can positively influence both tangible outcomes and developmental growth, supporting the need to expand opportunities for future participation.

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