Essays about: "emotional affordances"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words emotional affordances.

1. 1. More than four-legged vehicles? : The representation of horses in Dragon Age: Inquisition and Star Stable 1: Autumn Riders

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

   Author : Hanna Isaksson; Tove Wahlberg; [2021]
   Keywords : video games; animal studies; ecocriticism; horses; representation; objectification; dataspel; djurstudier; ekokritik; hästar; representation; objektifiering;

   Abstract : This thesis investigated the representation of horses in the video games Star Stable 1: Autumn Riders and Dragon Age: Inquisition from an ecocritical lens. It applies the method of close reading to the game research field to analyse the representation of horses in video games and how that representation can be objectifying. READ MORE

3. 2. Emotional traditions meet binary practices: A study of the role of performance measurements and information systems in a Swedish NGO

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Gustav Nilsson; Jiangxue Han; [2021]
   Keywords : Role of accounting; Performance management systems; Institutional complexity; Information systems;

   Abstract : This thesis explores how the role of performance management systems, in institutionally complex environments, is affected by the role of Information Systems. To pursue this, we draw on a single case study of an NGO undergoing a digital transformation. To analyse the case data, we employ a synthesized framework, consisting of Barrett et al. READ MORE

4. 3. Natural playscapes : quality principles for designing urban outdoor play environments

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

   Author : Tereza Fenclová; [2020]
   Keywords : natural playscape; children; Ppay; urban outdoor environment; playground;

   Abstract : Play is one of the most important factors in children’s physical, mental, emotional, and social development and as such it is important to both an individual child and to society as a whole. This thesis concerns with the quality of public urban outdoor play environments as they are one of the most important settings designed for these purposes and big part of urban landscape planning. READ MORE

5. 4. The Breathing Garment : Exploring Breathing-Based Interactions through Deep Touch Pressure

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

   Author : Annkatrin Jung; [2020]
   Keywords : Deep Touch Pressure; Soma Design; Breathing Awareness; Wearables; Haptics; Mental Wellbeing; Shape-Changing Interfaces; Djuptrycksterapi; Soma design; Andetag medvetenhet; Kroppsnära teknik; Haptisk feedback; Psykisk välbefinnande; Formändrandebof gränssnitt;

   Abstract : Deep touch pressure is used to treat sensory processing difficulties by applying a firm touch to the body to stimulate the nervous system and soothe anxiety. I conducted a long-term exploration of deep touch pressure from a first-person perspective, using shape-changing pneumatic actuators, breathing and ECG sensors to investigate whether deep touch pressure can guide users to engage in semi-autonomous interactions with their breathing and encourage greater introspection and body awareness. READ MORE

6. 5. Biological Affordances & Aesthetics of Interaction

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Kunjasic Ivan; [2020]
   Keywords : Design; Biodesign; Biology; Biotechnology; Gold nanoparticles; Lysozyme; Biological prototyping; Art;

   Abstract : If you could trap a moment of painful sorrow or a deep joy, what form would you like to keep? This project is exploring how designing with biology can allow new sets of affordances and ways of expressing and interacting with the artifacts. Hence to this idea, the researcher is exploring the concept of crystalizing tears and turning them to gold, both metaphorically and literally. READ MORE