EXPLORE THE USER-CENTERED DIGITAL KNOWLEDGE REPOSITORY OF JIN DYNASTY COSTUMES

Abstract

This study aims to create and assess a user-centered digital knowledge repository for Jin Dynasty costumes to create public awareness and enhance the comprehension of this important cultural heritage. The primary objectives of the research included: 1) To analyze the challenges and opportunities of digital knowledge repositories in the experience of traditional costume culture. 2) To explore the design strategies and methods of Jin Dynasty costumes' user-centered digital knowledge repository. 3) To construct a new model for Jin Dynasty costumes' user-centered digital knowledge repository and evaluate its user experience. The study employed qualitative and quantitative methods, including expert interviews, field interviews, online questionnaires, and data collection and analysis. It consisted of four phases: initial research, prototype evaluation, user testing, and a final phase of user evaluations leading to model improvement. The results of this study show a significant increase in public interest and understanding of Jin Dynasty costumes, especially in the experience and cognition of costume culture among the younger generation, as derived from target user testing and expert feedback. Thus, it confirms the importance of digital knowledge repositories in inheriting and transmitting costume culture. In addition, the study attempted to create a more attractive digital experience through a user-centered digital design strategy, which creatively developed multi-dimensional and engaging multi-level digital experiences, such as virtual themed halls and virtual digital dress-ups, by combining them with user experience theories, thus increasing public participation and educational value. This study contributes to interdisciplinary research at the interface between digital cultural heritage preservation and user experience design while also exploring the potential of digital learning tools to enhance cultural education and engagement for a new generation of traditional costume enthusiasts.

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