Essays about: "calm technology"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 51 essays containing the words calm technology.

  1. 11. Simulation and Control System Design for Autonomous Gliding to a Given Location

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Ludvig Ringaby; Mathias Schmekel; [2021]
    Keywords : SIMULINK; autopilot; control; simulation; glider;

    Abstract : The aim of this project was to design a flightcontrol system with the purpose of safely guiding a glidertoward a given GPS location over a distance of at least 50km. More specifically, the aim was to develop a control systemfor autonomous gliding and implement it on a given data hubcontaining sensors, GPS-module, microcontroller and a FieldProgrammable Gate Array (FPGA). READ MORE

  3. 12. Exploring and defining iyashikei in terms of game design

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för teknik och estetik

    Author : Fleur Neerings; Samantha Keller; [2021]
    Keywords : Iyashikei; media technology; emotions; feelings; design methodology; game design; video games; stress; healing; relaxing; calming; methodology; medieteknik; känslor; design; Iyashikei; design metod; designmetod; metoder; digitala spel; tv spel; spel design;

    Abstract : At one point or another we have all felt overwhelmed or stressed. It is part of human nature and can at times be beneficial as it can boost our performance and make us more alert. However when it becomes a part of daily life to worry about everything, it turns into a hindrance. READ MORE

  4. 13. Sonificiation of Twitter hashtags using earcons based on vowel formants

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Nils David Teodor Larsson Holmgren; Emil Myresten; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The amount of notifications we receive from our digital devices is higher today than ever, often causing distress in users constantly having to move their devices into the center of attention, digesting the information received visually. By using earcons, a sonic abstraction of the underlying information, we can give the users an understanding of what information is received by allowing them to digest in auditorily. READ MORE

  5. 14. The Design Of A Check In Application For User Safety : Development of a user centered application, adapted to a wide user group with the purpose of specific location human activity forecasting

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Dennis Jusufovic; Aly Bardan; [2021]
    Keywords : Prototype; Smartphone Application; Usability; Wide User Group; User Centered Design; UX UI; Information Design;

    Abstract : The covid-19 pandemic initiated this master thesis project. The pandemic has spread globally causing a lot of fear and uncertainty. We noticed the big shift in people’s daily routines, with the current state being that many individuals are stuck at home, scared to go outside, scared to meet with family members that are within the risk group. READ MORE

  6. 15. Supporting reflection on time spent while studying

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Felix Blomqvist; [2021]
    Keywords : Interaction Design; Slow Technology; Calm Technology; Reflection;

    Abstract : During the Covid-19 pandemic, students has been forced to spend more time studying alone at home, which in some cases has led to increased stress and anxiety. This thesis explores qualities in Slow, Calm and Persuasive technology, together with temporal concepts in theory and qualities derived from ideation, with the aim to explore which qualities should be considered while designing for supporting self-reflection on time spent while studying. READ MORE