Abstract

Central to the present paper is the question of how designers can be supported to deliberately facilitate positive emotional experiences. Related to this, the paper provides an overview of the research on design for positive emotions, its issues, and opportunities for further investigations. The practical relevance of transcending the notion of generalised pleasure is discussed, highlighting the benefits of developing and applying a nuanced understanding of positive emotions. Overarching challenges and opportunities that underlie in stimulating such understanding are delineated along with the review of characteristics of positive emotions. Ethical issues of designing for positive emotions are reflected regarding its implications for well-being with suggestions to resolve them. Besides, the paper discusses emerging research directions, ranging from design tools to distinguish diverse positive emotions, the added value of exploring expressive interaction qualities of positive emotions, to advantages of involving tool users (e.g., designers and project stakeholders) in the development process.

摘要

本文的中心问题是如何支持设计师故意促进积极的情感体验。与此相关的是，本文概述了积极情绪设计的研究，其问题以及进一步研究的机会。讨论了超越广义享乐概念的实际相关性，强调了发展和应用对积极情绪的细微差别的益处。描绘了促进这种理解的总体挑战和机遇，同时回顾了积极情绪的特征。设计积极情绪的道德问题反映了其对幸福感的影响，并提出解决方案。此外，本文还讨论了新兴的研究方向，