The Potential of Design for Enhancing "Space QOL" in Microgravity Environments

Preliminary Considerations for Design Domains in Space Living

Abstract

As human space activities shift from "survival" to "living," enhancing "Space QOL" has become a critical design challenge. By referring to Nakagawa’s Basic Method of Space Design and Onobori’s CYASHITU in the Universe, and to Buchanan’s "Four Orders of Design," this study expands the design domain from individual products to holistic living systems. The proposed framework bridges Micro-UX and Macro-social systems, transforming physical constraints into new human experiences. This research serves as a preliminary step toward opening new horizons in design for sustainable extraterrestrial life.