Program for the application of innovative design thinking: Assessment of product opportunity gaps of classroom furniture

Abstract

The objective of this research was to investigate the different product opportunities related to innovative design thinking courses. The study was done at the teaching spaces in National Taipei University of Technology. 27 students were interviewed and their behaviors observed. Research results include findings on item storage, desktop space expansion, manual operation and light weighting. Our results show that the best scenario is to give lectures and encourage small group discussions in a flexible and private space.