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Casais, Mafalda (author), Mugge, R. (author), Desmet, P.M.A. (author)Using design to improve the lives of people towards a positive flourishing state is the main premise of Positive Design. Our contribution to this growing field focuses on making use of the symbolic meaning that design can have to bolster<br/>human happiness. This paper presents the development of a card set for designers aiming to inspire design...conference paper 2016
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Casais, Mafalda (author), Mugge, R. (author), Desmet, P.M.A. (author)Material possessions with happiness-related symbolic meanings can provide a contribution to subjective well-being (happiness), because they remind owners of memories, achievements, or aspirations. Such possessions provide an anchor for personally meaningful narratives, help in the construction and communication of self-identity, represent...conference paper 2016
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De Francisco Vela, S. (author), Desmet, P.M.A. (author), Casais, M. (author)The act of saving money can connect one’s present state to a meaningful future state, especially if we consider money not as a direct source of happiness, but as a resource for engaging in meaningful activities. To explore how design can contribute to making the act of saving more meaningful, we conducted two studies. The first consisted of...conference paper 2014