Experiencing discomfort
Muhammad Umair, Miquel Alfaras, Hugo Filipe Silveira Gamboa, Corina Sas · 2019
In this paper, we describe how by embracing a first-person design perspective we engaged with the uncomfortable to successfully gain insight into the design of affective technologies. Firstly, we experience estrangement that highlights and grounds our bodies as desired in the targeted technology interaction. Secondly, we understand design preconceptions, risks and limitations of the design artifacts.