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What it does

This project tackles children's social withdrawal caused by excessive parental control by creating semi-open park spaces and puzzle games to promote teamwork and communication.

Your inspiration

This project was inspired by observing how many children tend to avoid social interaction in public spaces due to constant parental intervention. Conversations with educators and parents revealed a need for environments that balance guidance and independence, encouraging natural peer communication and teamwork.

How it works

To encourage communication, a section was designed where children exchange or borrow paints to complete their drawings. A large-scale puzzle task also requires teamwork, involving discussion, analysis, and coordination.

Design process

To understand children’s social withdrawal, I surveyed and interviewed over 30 parents of children aged 4 to 10. The research revealed that many parents experience anxiety mainly due to concerns about safety, fears that their child might lag behind socially, and a habit of closely controlling their children’s activities. This anxiety often leads to overstructured schedules and limited opportunities for peer interaction, which in turn reduces children’s autonomy and social initiative. Based on these insights, I sketched conceptual layouts that encourage balanced supervision and child independence, then used Rhino to model semi-open play spaces and puzzle activity zones that promote communication and teamwork while easing parental anxiety.

How it is different

This project uniquely combines spatial design and interactive gameplay to address social issues. By using semi-open park spaces and collaborative puzzles, it not only supports children's peer communication but also subtly reshapes parental involvement.

Future plans

In the future, this design can be extended to more urban parks and schools, forming a network of child-friendly social spaces. I hope to cooperate with educators and city planners to develop more diverse teamwork tasks, integrate digital interaction, and create a long-term mechanism for observing changes in children's social behavior.

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