Essays about: "Somaesthetic design"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words Somaesthetic design.
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1. Reflections on One’s Own Body : An Approach to the Potential of Self-Image in HCI
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Self-image and the way we present ourselves to the world are highly relevant in today’s society, fostered to some extent by the ubiquitous use of technology. For example, the idealized body image that is disseminated in the media and on social networks can affect the relationship we have with ourselves. READ MORE
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2. Soma Sonic : Creating Awareness through Senory Experience
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)Abstract : With this thesis project I plan to create an embodied and sonic interactive experience. The theoretical basis brings together Somaesthetic Design and Deep Listening practices in the form of a movement based, sound installation. The results of engagement aim to develop awareness and with deep engagement produce a nonduality state. READ MORE
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3. Supporting Caring Touch : A toolkit for sensitizing soma designers through subtle disruptions
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Touch-based interactions have been of interest within interaction design, as they can communicate large quantities of information about materials, systems, and impact affective states. This dissertation outlines the process of developing a design method to aid designers in honing their somatic sensibilities to engage in interactions of caring touch through touch-based interactions and explorations. READ MORE
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4. Dialogues with the unwell body : Rethinking the notion of wellbeing in HCI from feminist and somaesthetic perspectives
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : With the emergence of ubiquitous computing and biosensing technologies, there is a growing interest to explore wellbeing within design research. This paper unpacks the notion of wellbeing from somaesthetic and feminist perspectives. READ MORE
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5. Making Energy Matter : Soma Design for Ethical Relations in Energy Systems
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : This paper outlines a first-person engagement with energy systems and materiality and shows how somaesthetic design is one possible means by which we can cultivate and design for new ways of ethical being in relation to energy systems. The climate crisis does not afford a continued pace of our current technological design and development. READ MORE