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Decisive design: how spatial arrangements shape group decision-making

Klöckner, Hermann Wolfram (1,2); McTeague, Chris (1); Liu, Shuyun (1); Dreyer, Susanne (1); Thoring, Katja (1)

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Klöckner, Hermann Wolfram (1,2); McTeague, Chris (1); Liu, Shuyun (1); Dreyer, Susanne (1); Thoring, Katja (1)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: Technical University of Munich, Germany; 2: Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Page(s):
387-396
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10397
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
This paper examines how spatial arrangements affect digitally supported individual and group decision-making. In a controlled within-subjects study, 24 participants completed the NASA Moon Survival Task across three spatial conditions: standing at an interactive table, sitting at the same table with personal zones, and using laptops. By analysing decision quality, speed, and perceived collaboration, the study shows that spatial design meaningfully shapes decision performance, interaction dynamics, and user experience.
Keywords:
decision-making, spatial design, interaction design, user experience
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