Development & evaluation of a crowdsourcing research tool for workspace assessment
Hendalage, Achira (2024-06-28)
A. Hendalage
28.06.2024
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Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:oulu-202406285046
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:oulu-202406285046
Tiivistelmä
This thesis introduces UniVibe, a crowdsourcing research tool designed to evaluate and improve university workspaces by utilizing the collective knowledge and experiences of the university community. The two primary objectives of this study are: firstly, to design and implement UniVibe, (A progressive web application) as a research tool for crowdsourcing workspace evaluations. And, secondly, to conduct a user study to assess the data gathered through UniVibe.
The development and deployment of UniVibe demonstrated the potential of crowdsourcing as a method of collecting comprehensive data on workspace environments. The study focused on investigating key attributes such as work facilitation, the impact of natural elements, other environmental factors, and different workspace configurations, analyzing their impact on user satisfaction and perceived productivity. Key findings indicate that workspaces with natural elements and lower noise levels received higher satisfaction ratings. Additionally, enclosed workspaces were found to be more favorable across various attributes compared to open workspaces.
The results from the user study provide valuable insights into how different workspace characteristics influence user experiences. These findings impact future workspace designs and policies, aiming to create environments that enhance academic and personal growth. The thesis also explores potential enhancements to UniVibe, such as incorporating an admin panel for customizable surveys and a user dashboard for visualizing crowdsourced data.
In conclusion, UniVibe demonstrates the potential of crowdsourcing in evaluating and optimizing university workspaces, offering a user-driven approach to understanding and improving the academic environment. This research also contributes to the existing knowledge of workspace well-being, providing a foundation for future studies and practical implementations.
The development and deployment of UniVibe demonstrated the potential of crowdsourcing as a method of collecting comprehensive data on workspace environments. The study focused on investigating key attributes such as work facilitation, the impact of natural elements, other environmental factors, and different workspace configurations, analyzing their impact on user satisfaction and perceived productivity. Key findings indicate that workspaces with natural elements and lower noise levels received higher satisfaction ratings. Additionally, enclosed workspaces were found to be more favorable across various attributes compared to open workspaces.
The results from the user study provide valuable insights into how different workspace characteristics influence user experiences. These findings impact future workspace designs and policies, aiming to create environments that enhance academic and personal growth. The thesis also explores potential enhancements to UniVibe, such as incorporating an admin panel for customizable surveys and a user dashboard for visualizing crowdsourced data.
In conclusion, UniVibe demonstrates the potential of crowdsourcing in evaluating and optimizing university workspaces, offering a user-driven approach to understanding and improving the academic environment. This research also contributes to the existing knowledge of workspace well-being, providing a foundation for future studies and practical implementations.
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