Mindfulness is a term seen with increasing frequency in HCI literature, and yet the term itself
is used almost as variously as the number of papers in which it appears. This diversity …

Interaction design that entails a qualitative shift from a symbolic, language-oriented stance to
an experiential stance that encompasses the entire design and use cycle. With the rise of …

This paper reviews interactive technological approaches to improve mindfulness and fills a
gap in the literature by using technology to target aspects of mindfulness that are missing in …

This paper reflects on the uses of prototypes in" Research through Design" and considers"
Design Fiction" as a technique for exploring the potential value of new design work. It begins …

We propose a strong concept we name Somaesthetic Appreciation based on three different
enquiries. First, our own autobiographical design enquiry, using Feldenkrais as a resource …

Stress is one of the most significant health problems in today's world. Existing work has used
heart rate variability (HRV) to detect stress and provide biofeedback in order to regulate it …

Regular breathing exercises can be a beneficial part of leading a healthy life. Digital games
may have the potential to help people practice breathing exercises in an engaging way …

We report on a soma design process, where we designed a novel shape-changing garment—
the Soma Corset. The corset integrates sensing and actuation around the torso in tight …

Though many people report an interest in self-limiting certain aspects of their phone use,
challenges adhering to self-defined limits are common. We conducted a design exercise …

A set of prominent designers embarked on a research journey to explore aesthetics in
movement-based design. Here we unpack one of the design sensitivities unique to our …