Evaluating the alignment of AI with human emotions
December 2024
Generative AI systems are increasingly capable of expressing emotions through text, imagery, voice, and video. Effective emotional expression is particularly relevant for AI systems designed to provide...
Understanding the relationships between emotion regulation strategies and Big Five personality traits for supporting effective emotion regulation tools/interventions design
June 2023
Emotions affect one's well-being and mental health, and each person has different personality traits, which influence the emotion regulation process. Better understanding of the relationships between...
Exploring the intersection of equipment design and human physical ability: Leveraging biomechanics, ergonomics/anthropometry, and wearable technology for enhancing human physical performance
June 2023
This perspective article highlights the development of sports equipment design and development. The impact of ergonomics/anthropometry and biomechanics on sports equipment design is discussed, focusing...
Effects of color temperature and time gradients on visual fatigue recovery in closed cabin
June 2024
The working environment of a closed cabin is particularly prone to inducing visual fatigue among visual display terminal (VDT) operators. Once visual fatigue symptoms set in, the limited space of the...
Get older adults involved: Participatory design of assistive robots for older adults using the Context-based Design Toolkit (CoDeT)
June 2025
Socially assistive robots (SARs) have the potential to significantly enhance the quality of life for older adults by addressing their unique needs and challenges. This study employs a Context-based...
Design as an agent of narratives: A matrix and framework for incorporating narratives into design processes
June 2024
Narratives are a deep-rooted channel for expressing and communicating individual and collective human experiences, perceptions, and interpretations of reality. As agents of material culture and embodiment,...
Comparative analysis of AIGC-assisted and conventional design approaches in car seat design
June 2025
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology, the application of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) in the realms of creativity and design is becoming increasingly...
Influence of color and icon encoding themed HMl on trust calibration in automated vehicles
June 2025
Conditional driving automation, also known as SAE Level 3 automated driving, allows drivers to perform non-driving related tasks NDRT when certain conditions are met without the need for constant monitoring....
The cognitive acceptance of generative AI image tools based on TPB-TAM model and multi-theory integration
June 2025
The rapid development and application of generative AI image tools are profoundly reshaping the landscape of image generation. As a primary user group, designers' acceptance of these tools directly...
Inside out: Addressing the “how” of data collection in experience design research applying introspective methods
December 2023
Introspective (or first-person) methods are carving out their niche in experience design research. Relevant epistemological conversations in recent years have led experience design researchers to appreciate...
An ergonomic design method of manned cabin driven by human operation performance
June 2023
Manned airtight cabins are used for various applications. A well-designed airtight manned cabin can efficiently facilitate personnel tasks. However, most current research on design methods for manned...
Ergonomic design of safety protective wearables in confined space operations
December 2024
This paper introduces a design methodology that integrates Systems Theoretic Accident Modeling and Process (STAMP) with ergonomics to address the limitations of current safety protective wearables in...
Design for sustainable behaviour: Guidelines for cooking appliances
December 2023
The habit of cooking can incorporate new values and practices over time, mirroring changes in society as a whole. Besides providing basic physiological needs, cooking is essential in constituting individual...
A cross-cultural analysis of driving styles for future autonomous vehicles
December 2023
The success of an autonomous driving system largely depends on gaining the trust of its users and meeting their expectations for comfortable rides. However, the driver's expectation differs because...
Design of a head-support device for a novel head-only MRI scanner
June 2023
This study reports on the development of a user-adjustable head support device for a head-only MRI scanner with a seated patient. To avoid motion artifacts in head MRI, patients must move <1 mm during...
Demystifying emotion for designers: A five-day course based on seven fundamental principles
June 2023
This paper introduces a five-day intensive course, conducted over five years from 2018 to 2022, aimed at teaching emotion-driven design (EDD) to graduate students with diverse disciplinary backgrounds...
AEC perceptions on DFMA collaboration and supporting technologies for prefabricated housing in Australia and New Zealand
December 2024
This paper presents survey results regarding Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) professionals' perceptions about Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) collaboration for prefabricated...
Research on design thinking workshop based on protocol analysis: A case study of library usage scenarios
June 2024
Design thinking has a broad range of applications beyond the design field, such as in libraries. However, significant differences remain between designers and non-designers in using design thinking...
Design interventions for sustainable eating: Case studies across UK and China
June 2024
The promotion of sustainable and healthy eating habits plays a pivotal role in enhancing the overall sustainability of food systems and addressing environmental pressures. Defined by the World Health...
Exploring opportunities for online pharmacy design for Moroccan citizens
December 2024
In countries with limited digital capabilities such as Morocco, the adoption of electronic services faces significant challenges owing to limited awareness and prevalent apprehension among the local...
VibroYoga: Improving muscle localization for older adults in video-guided yoga practice
December 2024
Yoga, a practice aimed at enhancing bodily awareness and control, is increasingly being adopted by older adults through video-based instruction. However, the absence of physical touch from the instructor...
A multi-criteria fusion-based pose estimation method for civil aircraft maintenance operation tasks
December 2024
To solve the problems of subjectivity, low feasibility, and use of a single assessment index in the traditional load assessment for civil aircraft maintenance (CAM) tasks....
Research on assist design strategy of electric garden tools driven by data and intelligence
June 2024
This study proposes an artificial intelligence (AI) assited design strategy for electric gardening tools, focusing on direct interaction between workers and tools. Using electric pruning shears as a...
Research on the influence of organizational form of inspirational information in conceptual design: Workload and creativity
December 2023
The relationship between information organization and innovation behavior is an important area of study, yet research on the behavior of designers in this regard is underexplored. This study experimentally...
Color preferences of home learners for online companion learning videos
December 2024
During the post-pandemic era, online companion learning videos have become a cornerstone of home-based education and provide learners with a sense of companionship while addressing their emotional and...
