Essays about: "soma-design"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 21 essays containing the word soma-design.

  1. 16. Let’s not talk

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Sabra Emadi; [2020]
    Keywords : bodily movement; social interaction; Soma Design;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the experience of bodily movement as the basis of social interaction. The design concept is based on the exploration of “unfocused interaction” among visitors to a public library (library of Malmo university). READ MORE

  3. 17. 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

  4. 18. Gallery of Heartbeats : soma design for increasing bodily awareness and social sharing of the heart rate through sensory stimuli

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

    Author : Eva Maria Veitmaa; [2020]
    Keywords : Biofeedback; digital mindfulness; mixed reality; multisensory experience; soma design; Biofeedback; digital mindfulness; delad verklighet; multisensorisk upplevelse; soma-design;

    Abstract : Elevated heart rate is considered to be an indicator of stress. Thus, noticing one’s own heartbeat can have a negative connotation. Yet, the heartbeat is simply a physiological function, neither positive nor negative in itself, that is experienced in diverse contexts, such as medical, athletic, or intimate. READ MORE

  5. 19. Sensorial Pads: Awareness of muscle and skin movements on the breast through looking and feeling

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

    Author : Yujie Yang; [2020]
    Keywords : Breast awareness; soma design; women s health; looking; skin feeling; muscle movements;

    Abstract : Breast awareness is a topic related to women's daily life. The purpose of this project is to explore the behaviors of knowing breasts from the perspective of women themselves, intending to design body experiences that facilitate the awareness of breast muscles and skin movements. READ MORE

  6. 20. Curious Cycles: Feminist Probes for Cultivating Curiosity of the Menstrual Cycle

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

    Author : Nadia Campo Woytuk; [2019]
    Keywords : menstruation; menstrual cycle; curiosity; feminist hci; feminist probes; cultural probes;

    Abstract : Curious Cycles responds to the tensions that arise when designing technologies for menstruation and menstrual cycles, touching upon notions of curiosity, noticing, sharing, taking or making space, and our relationships with our bodies and their fluids. The project follows a Research through Design approach, guided by Soma Design and feminist research methods. READ MORE