Fourteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to investigate student lounge needs and the activities of the undergraduate students at the College of Basic Education in Kuwait. A quantitative research approach was implemented in this study throug a survey questionnaire. An online questionnaire was distributed to undergraduate students through phone messages. Out of one thousand and twenty-six (N=1,026) undergraduate students who completed the survey questionnaire, ninety percent (90%) were female. The findings of the study illustrated that the majority of students spend most of their free times off campus. The key findings regarding the expected activities at the student lounge included: eating and drinking (60%), hanging out with friends (59%), praying (48%), taking a nap (27%), doing school assignments (25%), meeting with study groups (15%), and hosting small parties (6%). The most essential and needed facilities by the students were the smart phone charging stations (61%), sleeping areas (60%), lockers (46%), couches (42%), study rooms (42%), kitchenettes (41%), dining rooms (35%), computer labs (35%), and entertainment areas (33%). Based on the findings of this study, twelve (12) interior design lounge proposals were developed. The paper brings together practical information that can aid college administrators to renovate current spaces to accommodate students of the twenty-first century.