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A Study on the User Experience through Analysis of Earphones Use Behavior of Generation Z

Z세대의 이어폰 사용 행태 분석을 통한 사용자 경험 연구

  • Koo, Eun-Seo (Smart Design Engineering, HongIk University, International Design School for Advanced Studies) ;
  • Kim, Seung-In (Digital Media Design, HongIk University, International Design School for Advanced Studies)
  • 구은서 (홍익대학교 국제디자인전문대학원 스마트디자인엔지니어링 전공) ;
  • 김승인 (홍익대학교 국제디자인전문대학원 디지털미디어디자인 전공)
  • Received : 2019.11.19
  • Accepted : 2020.03.20
  • Published : 2020.03.28

Abstract

This research is based on product development that improves user experience such as design and function by analyzing the usage behavior of elements experienced by generation Z as customers and users in the process leading to disposal of earphones even before purchase. The behavior of earphones in Generation Z was analyzed through in-depth interview and surveys of the customer experience and user experience of earphones. The results of the study were common or characteristic. They are user experience based on brand dependency, sharing experiences and seeking simplified design and convenience, which is related with the lifestyle of the generation Z. This study is expected to be a fundamental study of product research and marketing strategies that will take advantage of the characteristics of Generation Z, who will be the main player of the market in the future.

본 연구는 이어폰의 구매 전부터 폐기까지 이어지는 과정에서 Z세대가 고객, 사용자로서 경험하는 요소에 대한 사용 행태를 분석하여 각 단계에 중점을 두어야 할 요소를 찾아 디자인, 기능 등의 사용자 경험을 향상한 제품 개발에 기초가 되고자 하는 연구이다. 이어폰의 고객 경험 및 사용자 경험에 대한 설문과 심층 인터뷰를 통해 Z세대의 이어폰 사용 행태를 분석하였다. 분석을 통해 공통적 또는 특징적으로 보이는 연구 결과를 얻을 수 있었다. 브랜드 의존도 바탕의 사용자 경험과 경험의 공유 양상, 단순화된 디자인과 편의성 추구 등이었고 이는 Z세대의 라이프 스타일이 바탕이 된 연구 결과임을 확인할 수 있었다. 본 연구는 향후 소비의 주체가 될 Z세대의 특성을 활용할 제품 연구와 마케팅 전략에 기초 연구가 될 것이라고 기대한다.

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