Design and Emotion: The Experience of Everyday Things

Traditionally, ergonomic approaches to design have concentrated on the user's physical and cognitive abilities. But more recently, the relationship between the user and the product has become the focus, taking into consideration the user's emotional relationship with their belongings. Design and Emotion is a collection of papers given at the 3rd Design and Emotion Conference 2002. These contributions outline the latest developments, findings, and techniques in industrial applications and in research, bringing the reader up-to-date with the current thinking in this field. It will prove essential reading for all human factors specialists involved in design.