The Design of Augmented Reality (AR) Technology for Providing Information  in Hostels

Chayanis  Chuenchaichon; Yutthasak Chuenchaichon

doi:10.69650/ahstr.2025.4311

Authors

Chayanis Chuenchaichon Department of Art and Design, Faculty of Architecture, Art and Design, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5390-430X
Yutthasak Chuenchaichon Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69650/ahstr.2025.4311

Keywords:

Design, Augmented Reality (AR), Information Providing System, Hostels, TikTok

Abstract

The purposes of this research were 1) to design augmented reality (AR) technology for hostels, especially an information-providing system, and 2) to explore the satisfaction of the hostel operators and hostel guests towards augmented reality (AR) technology for hostels. In this study, the participants were three hostel operators, 52 hostel guests, and three experts in AR technology design. The data collection procedure was divided into two stages: the design stage and the evaluation stage. During the design stage, data were collected from hostel operators, hostel guests, and experts using questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The focus areas of data collection included the needs for AR technology design, specific requirements for AR presentations, and suggestions for information needed to facilitate AR technology use in hostels. In the evaluation stage, experts assessed the application development forms for the AR technology. Furthermore, the satisfaction forms completed by hostel operators and guests were analyzed, focusing on both design and function satisfaction, alongside any suggestions they provided. The data were then analyzed by using mean (x̄), standard deviation (S.D.), and content analysis. Based on the data analysis, it was found that the AR technology for hostels was successfully designed as a facilitator to provide necessary information, and both hostel operators and hostel guests reported highly positive satisfaction. It should be noted that the study’s sample size was limited, and the research primarily relied on TikTok as the delivery platform. Research findings and recommendations for applying the research results and for further research are also discussed. It is hoped that these findings will provide useful information and guidelines for hostels and those who are interested in applying and using AR technology in their businesses and studies.

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