Human-Centered Design: an Implementation of Methods In Designing Kendari Fish Market As An Urban Design Object

Abstract

In line with the regional development references contained in the medium-term regional development plan (RPJMD), Kendari City 2010-2030 has a focused goal to be achieved. Development of the Kota Lama area into an infrastructure area through its regional and cultural potential. Given the fact that there have been no significant changes regarding the development of the Kota Lama area compared to other areas in Kendari City which are more advanced, it is necessary to make efforts to harmonize this by looking at the context of the strategic location of the area and the conditions of the surrounding community. The majority of people whose profession is fishermen have made the Kendari City fish market a vital object that needs further attention for regional development efforts in accordance with the 2010-2030 Kendari City RPJMD. By focusing on humans in terms of activity and behavior patterns, the Human-Centered Design method is the ideal method to be implemented in the design of the Kendari City fish market. This design proposal discusses about implementation of Human-Centered Design method by applying 5 stages of the method with each stage having different techniques but still referring to humans as the main focus. By generating design alternatives at the Human-Centered Design method stage, the determining aspect for the elaboration of the best alternative that will be implemented is the aspect of circulation and community gathering points, in terms of human patterns and behavior at the Kendari City Fish Market site. The application of this method is used so that the design of an urban design object can return to the fundamental realm, namely focusing on humans. This is important to apply, especially to the urban design objects, because cities must be able to fulfill basic human needs so that the expected development can be realized.