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First, a designer requirement architecture was constructed using grounded theory, identifying three core elements: interaction needs, collaboration needs, and visualization and testing needs. The F-KANO model was used to categorize requirements, while DEMATEL was used to prioritize them based on interdependencies. Finally, quality function deployment (QFD) was used to map designer needs to functional specifications, deriving an optimization strategy. Empirical evaluation through user testing indicated notable improvements in workflow efficiency, usability, and collaboration effectiveness. 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