Evaluating Urban Furniture in Historical Peninsula of Istanbul from Human Centered Design Approach

Abstract

Abstract

This study examines urban furniture in the historical peninsula of Istanbul in terms of suitability for human-centered design. Research for this study was conducted on two axes, the first of which was a field study to visually document the city furniture on the site. On the second axis, a questionnaire was carried out for the users of the documented furniture. The questionnaire aimed to identify user needs. Findings of research were analyzed from the perspective of human-centered design. The research revealed a need for opinions of professionals from multiple disciplines in order to ensure user satisfaction and design urban furniture matching with the urban texture of the historical peninsula. This study aims to determine the roles relevant actors should assume when they are involved in the lifecycle of urban furniture designed with suitability for human-centered design approach.