A new suggestion to the personalization problem in shared workplaces: Using extended reality applications

In this research, the problem of non-personalization of shared workspaces and the potential of users to transform anonymous spaces into their own workspaces with a digital personalization method are examined. With the studies conducted, it is aimed to offer a new experience proposal to this problem with augmented reality in line with today's technological possibilities and the requirements of the changing work culture. In this study, which was carried out with a case study design from qualitative research methods, observations and interviews were used as data collection tools. According to the findings of the research, it was concluded that the application created advantages such as the freedom of choice and placement felt during the application, the opportunity to create a private space fiction; therefore, it positively affected the motivation and belonging status of the users. As a result of the users' evaluations on the role of the physical space in the hybrid experience; it was concluded that the physical space provides spatial references for the digital fiction created, thus preventing the hybrid space from being completely detached from its physical context. In line with the results obtained, the research is aimed to be a data source for further research on the potential of augmented reality technology as a unique personalization tool in this field.