Prioritising emotional experience in pocket parks: towards human-centred design through Kano-based needs assessment
This study uses the Kano model to analyze user emotional needs in Shanghai's pocket parks. It identifies safety as a baseline requirement, while social interaction and environmental quality are key to enhancing user satisfaction.
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Provides a framework for urban planners to shift from purely functional design to human-centered, emotion-oriented public spaces.
Scientific Reports ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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