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Fokkinga, S.F. (author), Desmet, P.M.A. (author), Hekkert, P.P.M. (author)This paper introduces a framework for impact-centered design that maps the direct and indirect psychological, social, and behavioral effects resulting from human-product interactions, as well as the strategic pathways that designers utilize to achieve these effects. The framework was created through a series of expert workshops in which 186...journal article 2020
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Casais, Mafalda (author), Mugge, R. (author), Desmet, P.M.A. (author)The symbolic meaning of a product can contribute to people’s well-being. Previous research (Casais et al., 2016) has identified six distinct well-being enhancing symbolic meanings in products (based on Ryff, 1989): positive relations with others, personal growth, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life, and self-acceptance. To support...journal article 2018
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Desmet, P.M.A. (author), Pohlmeyer, A.E. (author)This paper addresses the question of how design can contribute to the happiness of individuals–to their subjective well-being. A framework for positive design is introduced that includes three main components of subjective well-being: pleasure, personal significance and virtue. Each component represents an ingredient of design for happiness, and...journal article 2013