Using Word Games as Facilitator to Awareness Raising Communication in Public Spaces

In public spaces, where individuals with diverse values converge, discrepancies in the perception of acceptable behavior, such as appropriate speaking volumes, are common. Creating a common understanding requires continuous and proactive communication, including outreach to those unfamiliar, which can impose a significant psychological burden. This study proposes an awareness communication method that facilitates forming a common understanding in public spaces through participatory word games. The paper explores the potential of the proposed method by implementing a prototype in a library setting, leading to system design and implementation.