Improving Everyday Spatial Experiences in Informal Settlements by using Participatory Design Approach

Abstract

The study's primary focus is on women from lower income families, particularly those employed as housekeepers, nursing aides and cleaners in colleges, universities and schools. It also focuses on the difficulties they experience in their daily lives. In order to effectively work with women from this demographic group, a participatory design methodology is utilized, to examine different facets of co-designing including how specific tasks create specific types of results. Appropriate activities are also selected in order to create a favorable environment for the women to interact with the designers. The ultimate aim is to develop co-design solutions that improve the women's quality of life by minimizing their challenges. In addition, the paper identifies the importance of using co-design which not only strengthens the collaborative process but also creates compelling stories that provide enhanced benefit to the women. The concepts to be research are evaluated through a systematic literature review.