This study examines Daejeon's “Kumssi Family” as an affective nudge for civic participation, leveraging the role of "fun" in user experience (UX) (Nudge [1], Emotional Design [2]). Analysis identified three core strategies: Visual-Emotional Nudge,...
This study examines Daejeon's “Kumssi Family” as an affective nudge for civic participation, leveraging the role of "fun" in user experience (UX) (Nudge [1], Emotional Design [2]). Analysis identified three core strategies: Visual-Emotional Nudge, Participatory Nudge, and Experiential Diffusion Nudge. Achieving KRW 1.6 billion in goods sales, a Presidential Award at the 21st Korea Local Government Management Expo [3], and a Brand Excellence Award [4], the project demonstrates that fun successfully transforms public characters into affective UX platforms that reinforce civic empathy.