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Journal of Design Research

Journal of Design Research (JDR)

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J. of Design Research (6 papers in press)

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  • The effect of borrowed product category aesthetics on apparent usability.   Order a copy of this article
    by Alen Keirnan, Simon Jackson, Blair Kuys, Simone Taffe 
    Abstract: Visual references are used to communicate product mode-of-use, product qualities and functions to consumers. In this paper we present the effects on apparent usability when designers apply visual references across different product categories to three life-saving medical devices. To illustrate the effects of borrowing visual references across product categories we chose three life-saving auto-injectors used to treat anaphylaxis. Participants were asked to identify the product category to which the auto-injector belongs and respond to statements about the auto-injectors' mode-of-use on a nine-point Likert scale. The statements represented a combination of correct and incorrect interactions required to successfully administer the life-saving adrenaline to a patient. A Bivariate Correlation showed a strong positive correlation with correct use when the auto-injectors are perceived as belonging to a medical product category. This paper presents findings on how visual references are misapplied to life-saving auto-injectors, lending to ambiguity in use and the potential for death.
    Keywords: design research; aesthetics; apparent usability; mode-of-use; product category.
    DOI: 10.1504/JDR.2023.10060229
     
  • Does practising diverse savouring techniques enhance subjective well-being? A randomised controlled trial of design-mediated savouring   Order a copy of this article
    by Jeremy Faulk, JungKyoon Yoon 
    Abstract: When we anticipate enjoyable events or share positive experiences with others we can prolong and amplify our positive emotions. These and other savouring techniques can increase our subjective well-being. Yet, it remains unknown whether practicing diverse savouring techniques adds its own positive effect. In this 1 X 3 randomised controlled trial, 71 participants used a novel, interactive poster to facilitate high vs. low savouring diversity over eight days, or they journaled in the control condition. Unlike other positive psychology interventions, the poster was designed to inspire users to self-select their own positive activities. Regression analyses showed that while cognitive well-being increased in the high savouring diversity condition, emotional well-being did not. These results suggested that assigning savouring diversity may have modestly contributed to users’ cognitive well-being. Written responses further convey the poster's potential effectiveness in promoting positive experiences. Implications for design practice and directions for future research are discussed.
    Keywords: : positive design; experience design; positive psychology; design for emotion; subjective well-being; savouring; PER; positive emotion regulation; regulatory diversity.
    DOI: 10.1504/JDR.2023.10060446
     
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