Unlocking the experience economy: Integrating design for experience knowledge into fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) product innovation

This paper addresses the question how design for experience can be integrated into the product innovation practices of fast-moving consumer products, to increase impact and deliver additional (emotional) value to consumers. To achieve this, theories of the leading experts in the field have been reviewed, key principles of designing for...

Wearing black when feeling blue: An exploration of the relationship between clothing and mood

The relationship between an individual’s outfit and their mood is complex and varies from person to person. Yet, every garment possesses characteristics that can influence, intensify, or conceal the wearer’s mood. This paper explores this relationship between outfits and the wearer’s mood, examining how clothing choices can affect mood and they...

Introducing the third space of design for well-being: Exploring the intersection between problem- and possibility-driven design through a design case on online dating experience

This paper explores the traditional distinction between problem- and possibility-driven design for promoting user well-being. Problem-driven design identifies and addresses unfulfilled needs to reduce ill-being (i.e., the first space of design for well-being), while possibility-driven design seeks to enhance well-being without addressing...

Touchy-feely: A designerly exploration of haptic representations of three mood states

Human moods are diffuse, elusive, and often difficult to articulate, yet they hold immense potential for wellbeing-centric design because they play a significant role in shaping our everyday life experiences. A person’s mood influences their experiences with a designed system, and in turn, their interactions with the design also influence their...

Emerging decentralized infrastructure networks

Distributed hydrogen infrastructures have emerged as a complementary element in the quest for sustainable energy solutions, with potential applications in regions featuring high industrial demands and spatially resolved negative residual loads. These infrastructures can contribute to the decarbonization of electricity, heating, and transport...