@inproceedings{adf45c662d4445f5b740d76c5c66b4d6,
title = "An exploration of designer-to-user relationship from a care-orientated perspective",
abstract = "This paper explores the relationship between designers and users from the perspective of care. Methods included a critical investigation of literature about the ideal care relationship, interviews with Hong Kong residential designers about their opinion on “designers as care professions” and analyses of these designers{\textquoteright} strategies for interacting with users. The research reveals that designers tend to view themselves as collaborative partners in satisfying users{\textquoteright} needs from the user-centered design perspective. This design approach leads designers to focus on each individual{\textquoteright}s desire. But largely ignored their role as active influencers in changing user{\textquoteright}s behavior and improving people{\textquoteright}s relationships. This study suggests that designers consider residential design from a care-orientated perspective to build a more harmonious relationship with users.",
keywords = "Care, Designer, Relationship, Self-transformation, User",
author = "Ying Jiang and Jachna, {Timothy Joseph} and Hua Dong",
year = "2018",
month = jan,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-319-60597-5_3",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783319605968",
series = "Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing",
publisher = "Springer Verlag",
pages = "22--33",
editor = "{Di Bucchianico}, Giuseppe and Kercher, {Pete F.}",
booktitle = "Advances in Design for Inclusion - Proceedings of the AHFE 2017 International Conference on Design for Inclusion",
address = "Germany",
note = "AHFE 2017 International Conference on Design for Inclusion, 2017 ; Conference date: 17-07-2017 Through 21-07-2017",
}