Abstract
Since the pandemic, balancing work demands and employee well-being has gained prominence, especially where overtime culture intensifies. This study aims to enhance the well-being of both corporations and their employees by integrating innovation into work environments through comprehensive design strategies. It features a literature review examining historical context and opposing challenges within the workplace, focusing on design approaches that promote team participation, optimize user experience, and manage stakeholder relationships. Key findings include the adoption of a cyclical participatory design process as a framework for team organization, a familiar mode as a cue to enhance user experiences, and five innovative tool designs that integrate the appearance and functionality of common office supplies. These tools can "disguise" themselves within the work environment, preserving organizational culture and social dynamics. This research transforms insights into workplace overtime culture into comprehensive design strategies, delivering innovative concepts and tangible support for future workplace improvements.
Keywords
overtime work culture，participatory design process，camouflaged tools，workspace design
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2024.587
Citation
Chen, K., and Ji, T. (2024) Designing Workplace Balance: An Exploration of Design Strategies and Interactive Innovations in Overtime Culture, in Gray, C., Ciliotta Chehade, E., Hekkert, P., Forlano, L., Ciuccarelli, P., Lloyd, P. (eds.), DRS2024: Boston, 23–28 June, Boston, USA. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2024.587
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Designing Workplace Balance: An Exploration of Design Strategies and Interactive Innovations in Overtime Culture
Since the pandemic, balancing work demands and employee well-being has gained prominence, especially where overtime culture intensifies. This study aims to enhance the well-being of both corporations and their employees by integrating innovation into work environments through comprehensive design strategies. It features a literature review examining historical context and opposing challenges within the workplace, focusing on design approaches that promote team participation, optimize user experience, and manage stakeholder relationships. Key findings include the adoption of a cyclical participatory design process as a framework for team organization, a familiar mode as a cue to enhance user experiences, and five innovative tool designs that integrate the appearance and functionality of common office supplies. These tools can "disguise" themselves within the work environment, preserving organizational culture and social dynamics. This research transforms insights into workplace overtime culture into comprehensive design strategies, delivering innovative concepts and tangible support for future workplace improvements.