UX of Warmth Week 1
UX of Warmth Week 1
UX of Warmth Week 1
the restlessness of an endless pursuit of balance
the restlessness of an endless pursuit of balance
the restlessness of an endless pursuit of balance
UX Studio Practices
UX Studio Practices
Lightbox Design
Lightbox Design
Team, research methods & Duration
Team, research methods & Duration
Team, research methods & Duration
Aoqi, Karolis, Sakshi, Shaye, Wuyou
Aoqi, Karolis, Sakshi, Shaye, Wuyou
Aoqi, Karolis, Sakshi, Shaye, Wuyou
Behavioural Mapping & Bodystorming
Behavioural Mapping & Bodystorming
Behavioural Mapping & Bodystorming
18th Oct - 24th Oct
18th Oct - 24th Oct
18th Oct - 24th Oct
THE brief
THE brief
THE brief
Design an emotional experience using heat.
Design an emotional experience using heat.
Design an emotional experience using heat.
We explored situations, objects, and feelings that give off warmth or heat, whether positive or negative. These were grouped into two types: tangible warmth, which we can see and touch, and emotional warmth, which we can only feel.
Tangible warmth includes things like the glow of a campfire, the burning of buildings, fresh bread from the oven, a cozy fireplace, or the colors of autumn leaves. Emotional warmth comes from a genuine smile, heartfelt gratitude, a warm welcome, caring gestures, or nostalgic memories.
We explored situations, objects, and feelings that give off warmth or heat, whether positive or negative. These were grouped into two types: tangible warmth, which we can see and touch, and emotional warmth, which we can only feel.
Tangible warmth includes things like the glow of a campfire, the burning of buildings, fresh bread from the oven, a cozy fireplace, or the colors of autumn leaves. Emotional warmth comes from a genuine smile, heartfelt gratitude, a warm welcome, caring gestures, or nostalgic memories.
We explored situations, objects, and feelings that give off warmth or heat, whether positive or negative. These were grouped into two types: tangible warmth, which we can see and touch, and emotional warmth, which we can only feel.
Tangible warmth includes things like the glow of a campfire, the burning of buildings, fresh bread from the oven, a cozy fireplace, or the colors of autumn leaves. Emotional warmth comes from a genuine smile, heartfelt gratitude, a warm welcome, caring gestures, or nostalgic memories.
Tangible & Emotional Warmth
Tangible & Emotional Warmth
Tangible & Emotional Warmth
Preliminary Research
Preliminary Research
Preliminary Research
We wanted to explore the concept of warmth in its physical form, so we planned to visit several places like parks, the tube, concerts, and cafes to collect data. After discussing with Tonischa, we decided to focus on gathering consistent and comparable data rather than vague observations about physical warmth in general. Hence, we thought of a common thread connecting all the places we wanted to visit.
We wanted to explore the concept of warmth in its physical form, so we planned to visit several places like parks, the tube, concerts, and cafes to collect data. After discussing with Tonischa, we decided to focus on gathering consistent and comparable data rather than vague observations about physical warmth in general. Hence, we thought of a common thread connecting all the places we wanted to visit.
We wanted to explore the concept of warmth in its physical form, so we planned to visit several places like parks, the tube, concerts, and cafes to collect data. After discussing with Tonischa, we decided to focus on gathering consistent and comparable data rather than vague observations about physical warmth in general. Hence, we thought of a common thread connecting all the places we wanted to visit.
(left to right) Tube, Parks & Pubs, Musical Concert, Cafe
(left to right) Tube, Parks & Pubs, Musical Concert, Cafe
(left to right) Tube, Parks & Pubs, Musical Concert, Cafe
The common factor was crowd, which led us to observe how people behave in crowded spaces and how body heat influences these interactions. We compared temperature differences in these locations and studied how humans react to varying levels of warmth in social settings.
The common factor was crowd, which led us to observe how people behave in crowded spaces and how body heat influences these interactions. We compared temperature differences in these locations and studied how humans react to varying levels of warmth in social settings.
The common factor was crowd, which led us to observe how people behave in crowded spaces and how body heat influences these interactions. We compared temperature differences in these locations and studied how humans react to varying levels of warmth in social settings.
Analysing & Comparing Observations
Analysing & Comparing Observations
Analysing & Comparing Observations
Behavioural Mapping
Behavioural Mapping
Behavioural Mapping
The constant removal and addition of clothing layers is a common practice in London, & this is exactly what we found to be common throughout the places we explored.
This led us to conduct a behavioral mapping to study how layering and delayering clothing works and impacts travelers in the tube station. We also explored how body heat changes impacts these behaviours throughout the journey. Our findings come from both this research method and our personal experiences while traveling through the tube.
The constant removal and addition of clothing layers is a common practice in London, & this is exactly what we found to be common throughout the places we explored.
This led us to conduct a behavioral mapping to study how layering and delayering clothing works and impacts travelers in the tube station. We also explored how body heat changes impacts these behaviours throughout the journey. Our findings come from both this research method and our personal experiences while traveling through the tube.
The constant removal and addition of clothing layers is a common practice in London, & this is exactly what we found to be common throughout the places we explored.
This led us to conduct a behavioral mapping to study how layering and delayering clothing works and impacts travelers in the tube station. We also explored how body heat changes impacts these behaviours throughout the journey. Our findings come from both this research method and our personal experiences while traveling through the tube.
Analysis of the endless pursuit of balance in temperature while travelling through a tube
Analysis of the endless pursuit of balance in temperature while travelling through a tube
Analysis of the endless pursuit of balance in temperature while travelling through a tube
DESIGN DIRECTION
DESIGN DIRECTION
DESIGN DIRECTION
When it's hot, we take off layers of clothes, & we sweat to cool ourselves down. When it's cold we seek shelter, fire, or blankets to warm ourselves.
This creates a kind of temperature restlessness.
When it's hot, we take off layers of clothes, & we sweat to cool ourselves down. When it's cold we seek shelter, fire, or blankets to warm ourselves.
This creates a kind of temperature restlessness.
When it's hot, we take off layers of clothes, & we sweat to cool ourselves down. When it's cold we seek shelter, fire, or blankets to warm ourselves.
This creates a kind of temperature restlessness.
Temperature Restlessness [AI generated image]
Next Steps
Next Steps
Next Steps
Conduct bodystorming to study how the body reacts to specific materials like foil heat blankets, warm lights etc.
Conduct bodystorming to study how the body reacts to specific materials like foil heat blankets, warm lights etc.
Conduct bodystorming to study how the body reacts to specific materials like foil heat blankets, warm lights etc.
Investigate how heat restlessness manifests and identify ways to counter it.
Investigate how heat restlessness manifests and identify ways to counter it.
Investigate how heat restlessness manifests and identify ways to counter it.
Design an emotional, immersive experience showcasing the effects of heat imbalance (lack or excess, or both).
Design an emotional, immersive experience showcasing the effects of heat imbalance (lack or excess, or both).
Design an emotional, immersive experience showcasing the effects of heat imbalance (lack or excess, or both).
Feedback
Feedback
Feedback
Provide a better explanation for: "How do we know what we say we know?"
Provide a better explanation for: "How do we know what we say we know?"
Provide a better explanation for: "How do we know what we say we know?"
Behavior mapping should be more detailed, including environmental maps and tracking individual movements within the space.
Behavior mapping should be more detailed, including environmental maps and tracking individual movements within the space.
Behavior mapping should be more detailed, including environmental maps and tracking individual movements within the space.
Explore opportunities to design solutions addressing the climate crisis.
Explore opportunities to design solutions addressing the climate crisis.
Explore opportunities to design solutions addressing the climate crisis.
References
References
References
Chaudhary, P. (2018) Steamed dumplings on steamer. Available at: https://unsplash.com/photos/steamed-dumplings-on-steamer-q66grqqHpDQ
Juban, S. (2018) Fire burning on fireplace. Available at: https://unsplash.com/photos/fire-burning-on-fireplace-DI8Bf6K1134
Karidis, C. (2018) Photo of burning house near trees. Available at: https://unsplash.com/photos/photo-of-burning-house-near-trees-3GWLv30smng
Pinterest (n.d.) Pin by Ev on Debut album in 2024. Available at: https://in.pinterest.com/pin/26388347811917160/
Pinterest (n.d.) Pin on SPA. Available at: https://in.pinterest.com/pin/653866439676623067/
Rothenstein, W. (c. 1909) Mother and Child, Candlelight. Oil on canvas. Cheltenham: The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum. Available at: https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/mother-and-child-candlelight-62003
Chaudhary, P. (2018) Steamed dumplings on steamer. Available at: https://unsplash.com/photos/steamed-dumplings-on-steamer-q66grqqHpDQ
Juban, S. (2018) Fire burning on fireplace. Available at: https://unsplash.com/photos/fire-burning-on-fireplace-DI8Bf6K1134
Karidis, C. (2018) Photo of burning house near trees. Available at: https://unsplash.com/photos/photo-of-burning-house-near-trees-3GWLv30smng
Pinterest (n.d.) Pin by Ev on Debut album in 2024. Available at: https://in.pinterest.com/pin/26388347811917160/
Pinterest (n.d.) Pin on SPA. Available at: https://in.pinterest.com/pin/653866439676623067/
Rothenstein, W. (c. 1909) Mother and Child, Candlelight. Oil on canvas. Cheltenham: The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum. Available at: https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/mother-and-child-candlelight-62003
Chaudhary, P. (2018) Steamed dumplings on steamer. Available at: https://unsplash.com/photos/steamed-dumplings-on-steamer-q66grqqHpDQ
Juban, S. (2018) Fire burning on fireplace. Available at: https://unsplash.com/photos/fire-burning-on-fireplace-DI8Bf6K1134
Karidis, C. (2018) Photo of burning house near trees. Available at: https://unsplash.com/photos/photo-of-burning-house-near-trees-3GWLv30smng
Pinterest (n.d.) Pin by Ev on Debut album in 2024. Available at: https://in.pinterest.com/pin/26388347811917160/
Pinterest (n.d.) Pin on SPA. Available at: https://in.pinterest.com/pin/653866439676623067/
Rothenstein, W. (c. 1909) Mother and Child, Candlelight. Oil on canvas. Cheltenham: The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum. Available at: https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/mother-and-child-candlelight-62003
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