Table 7 User participation path stage design.

From: Community participatory Jingchu folk pattern generation platform construction and user co-creation mechanism analysis

Stage name

Behavioral characteristics

Core capability requirements

Platform support mechanisms

Advancement conditions

Novice guidance

Browse, Collect, Like

Basic aesthetics, Interface operation

Tutorials, Recommendation algorithm

7 days active

Primary participation

Comment, Share, Simple adaptation

Expression ability, Basic tool usage

Template library, One-click adaptation

Publish 5 adapted works

Intermediate creation

Independent creation, Style exploration

Creative skills, Cultural understanding

AI assistance, Expert comments

Gain community recognition

Advanced collaboration

Team projects, Teaching and sharing

Collaboration ability, Leadership

Project management tools, Incentive mechanisms

Influence index > 0.6

Expert leadership

Standard setting, Cultural inheritance

Professional knowledge, Innovation ability

Privileged functions, Resource allocation

6 months continuous contribution