Synthesis of prototypes

Use
Everyone we tested on would either use this space for 45min to an hour so it felt like a proper break or just 5min for a quick breather.

Most people said they would use it weekly or just during stressful times, however some said they are more likely to use this space in the early weeks of semester to get inspiration when they have time.

Feel/Experience

Fun and playful

Easy going and stress-free and place to take a break.

50% of people wanted to share and learn interdiciplinary skills, however they wanted to do this but watching and chatting to people from other diciplines rather than taking lessons.
Sense of community, and connection.

Option of taking inspiration from the space and just having mindless downtime.

Physical Space 

Natural light and plants
Colourful
Comfortable seating like couches and bean bags, different from classroom.
Flexible opening hours - open late.
Respect/rules
Host, but only to help welcome people not to guide.
Creating discussion, both chatting while creating and getting feedback from others and watching them work in a different way from you.
Welcolming, everyone welcome.
Option to be collaborative and work individully.
No emphasis on Technology shouldn't ban phones, but not a phone culture.
Moveable furniture
100% of people want an
Easygoing space
Self directed space
Option to do things in a group as well and individully
Place for downtime, but can be constructive down time as a way of finding inspiration.

There was an even split between learning from others through watching and chatting and self development.

Shared Insights

  • Different vibe from uni, opposite to class and studio time. 
  • Playful and fun, colourful and inspirational. 
  • Option for a short or long stay. 
  • Space that feels collaborative. 
  • Comfortable and homely, but also space to not be cramped. 
  • Inclusive space where everyone is welcome. 
  • Space to work alone or in groups. 
  • Prompted by a host, but self directed activities. 
  • Natural lighting and plants to get away from computer screen. 
  • place where you can chat/discuss while creating. 
  • Space needs to be rejuvenating, not a place to learn, mindless activites are good, no specific outcome, can enjoy the space how ever you want. 
  • Sharing skills would be watching people from other disciplines and chat to them for inspiration rather than taking lessons. Get to know people from other diciplines. 
  • Option to just watch and chat, don't have to do anything. 
  • Chat to others naturally rather than forces colaboration. 
Other useful comments

How to guide rather than phyical teacher.
Appliocation that notifies me when to take a break.










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