Advances in Affective and Pleasurable Design

This book discusses the latest advances in affective and pleasurable design. It reports on important theoretical and practical issues, covering a wealth of topics including aesthetics in product and system design, design-driven innovation, affective computing, evaluation tools for emotion, Kansei engineering for products and services, and many more. Based on papers presented at the AHFE 2019 International Conference on Affective and Pleasurable Design, held on July 2428, 2019, in Washington DC, USA, the book provides an inspiring guide for all researchers and professionals in the field of design, e.g. industrial designers, emotion designers, ethnographers, humancomputer interaction researchers, human factors engineers, interaction designers, mobile product designers, and vehicle system designers.

Offers a timely snapshot of affective engineering research, with an emphasis on design Reports on cutting-edge methods for emotional design Discusses aesthetics and enjoyment in user experience