Participatory Design Supported with Design System and Augmented Reality

Abstract

In this paper we present our research which is focused on developing and testing a method supporting participatory design process with a use of a design system and Augmented Reality interactive interface. We propose a concept of participatory design where participants can directly interact with architectural knowledge encapsulated in the design system. The proposed concept of participatory design supported with a design system was tested during a workshop conducted in Kaunas, Lithuania. The dedicated design system was created in order to minimize physical interaction between the architect and the users while allowing for customization of design solutions by participants. The design system and the participatory design process were linked with the use of a digital communication interface. The paper is concluded with a critical view on the process. The conclusions are based substantially on the results of a survey prepared by the authors and conducted among workshop's participant.