The document summarizes research conducted on Daley Park in Tempe, Arizona. The focus of the research was to study interactions that take place in the park and develop design solutions to improve visitor experiences. Research methods included participant observation during four site visits and semi-structured interviews with four park visitors. Key findings were developed regarding artifact typologies, activities in different areas of the park, and scenarios highlighting needs like more drinking fountains and sustainable landscaping. The purpose was to gather insights that could inform park design improvements.

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2. 3.10.2010 I 2FOCUS & PURPOSE
The focus of this research was Daley Park of Tempe, AZ, and the interactions that take place within.
The purpose of this study was to develop innovative design solutions that will improve the experiences
of Daley Park’s visitors.

3. 3.10.2010 I 3RESEARCH METHODS
Participant Observation
Site Visits
No. 1: Tuesday, 1.26.2010 Duration: 2 hours, 4-6pm
No. 2: Tuesday, 2.9.2010 Duration: 2 hours, 4-6pm
No. 3: Tuesday, 2.16.2010 Duration: 1 hour, 4-5pm
No. 4: Tuesday, 2.23.2010 Duration: 1 hour, 4-5pm
• Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR Camera with telephoto lens
• sketchpad & pens
• previous notes & text book
• cell phone
• bicycle with basket
• blanket
• back-pack
• casual attire: sunglasses, sweats, jacket, running shoes
Semi-structured Interviews
Site Visits
No. 1: Sunday, 4.11.2010 Duration: 11m 59s, 5:05pm
No. 2: Sunday, 4.11.2010 Duration: 6m 20s, 5:32pm
No. 3: Sunday, 4.11.2010 Duration: 4m 11s, 5:52pm
No. 4: Sunday, 4.11.2010 Duration: 27m 29s, 6:30pm
• Olympus Digital Voice Recorder WS-321M (SRS WOW XT)
• interview guide
• bicycle with basket & lock
• blanket
• shoulder bag
• cell phone
• casual attire: sunglasses, pants, shirt, flip flops
PARTICIPANT OBSERVATION
researcher takes no part in the activities, but status as researcher is known to participants (Robson, 2002)
SEMI-STRUCTURED INTERVIEWS
predetermined questions that can be modified according to interviewer’s perception of what seems appropriate
(Robson, 2002)

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TRANSPORT
• Bicycles, skateboards, motor vehicles, rollerblades, and scooters, coolers, baskets,
back-packs, duffle bags, purses and hand bags, sidewalks
PROTECTION
• walking cane, sunglasses, shoes, shorts, pants, jackets, t-shirts, long-sleeved
shirts, hoodies, and hats, trash cans, light posts, and ramadas
RECREATION
• balls (basketball, soccer ball, baseball, football), baseball bat, headphones, and
scooters and rollerblades, concrete picnic tables, ramadas, grills, playground,
swings, tire swing, operable sand tractor, volleyball nets, horseshoe pits, chain-
link fencing, batting cages, metal bleachers, and benches
COMMUNICATION
• Baseball fields, basketball courts, volleyball pits, horseshoe pits, cell phones,
picnic tables, ramadas, newspapers, books, signage, laptop computers, and the
playground
MIND-ENGAGING ACTIVITIES
• motor vehicles, newspapers, books, notebooks, papers, laptop computers, pens
and writing utensils
LANDING
• park transportation
• scope out park
• select spot in park
SETTLING
• unpack belongings
• position belongings
ENGAGING
• Socialize /Play
TAKING OFF
• Collect belongings
• Pack belongings
• Board
transportation
• Observe route
ACTIVITY MODEL
KEY FINDINGS:ARTIFACT TYPOLOGIES

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flats heels
running
shoes
flip
flops
SOCIAL
PLAY MORE
MOREKEY FINDINGS: BIAXIAL MAP

6. 3.10.2010 I 6KEY INSIGHTS
ATHLETIC
EATING
LAUGHING
ACTIVE
TALKING
COOKING
CHILDREN

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RELAXING
RUNNING
ACTIVE
LISTENING
WALKING
DOG OWNERS

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READING FOCUSING
SITTING
ALONE
WATCHING
STUDYING

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WORKING
WALKING
THRU
TALKING
SCENIC VIEW
TRAVELING

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I NEED
SOME
WATER!!!
Daddy…the
water
fountains
don’t work!
FLATS SCENARIO

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Let’s leave some
suggestions for
efficient water
fountains on the new
park community
board.
Great idea!Fix water
fountains
FLATS SCENARIO

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WHY DOESN’T
DALEY PARK
HAVE DOGGIE
WATER
FOUNTAINS?
RUNNING SHOES SCENARIO

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DOGGIE WATER
FOUNTAIN
AHEAD! YES! I’M
PARCHED!
RUNNING SHOES SCENARIO

14. 3.10.2010 I 14FLIP FLOPS SCENARIO

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ARIZONA CYPRESS
FLIP FLOPS SCENARIO

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OH NO! …the Park is drying
up! The vegetation is dying!
We need some sustainable
irrigation and indigenous
plants!
HEELS SCENARIO

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Daley
park has finally been
revitalized with the new
sustainable irrigation
system the city installed!
And the new indigenous
plants the city planted
shouldn’t need much
water to survive! ARIZONA CYPRESS
BEARGRASS
ARIZONA MADRONE
POINTLEAF MANZANITA
HEELS SCENARIO

18. 3.10.2010 I 18THANK YOU!
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