Abstract
This paper introduces a design case that was built around the challenge to design a prototype for women that would positively influence their perception of personal safety in public spaces. The proposed design combines an individual focus with a public impact, influencing emotions through embodiment by introducing a necklace that reminds the wearer to walk straight and as a result, influence felt emotions such as confidence and prevent feelings of unsafety caused by slouching. In this paper, a prototype for wearable technology called PosturAroma is introduced: a fashionable necklace with a sensor that detects slouched body posture and reminds the user to stand straight by giving out a discrete scent.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Colors of Care |
| Subtitle of host publication | The 9th International Conference on Design and Emotion |
| Editors | Juan Salamanca, Pieter Desmet, Andrés Burbano, Geke Ludden, Jorge Maya |
| Place of Publication | Bogotá |
| Publisher | Universidad de los Andes |
| Pages | 151-155 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789587740707 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2014 |
| Event | 9th International Conference for Design & Emotion: Colors of Care - Bogotá, Colombia Duration: 6 Oct 2014 → 10 Oct 2014 |
Conference
| Conference | 9th International Conference for Design & Emotion: Colors of Care |
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| Country/Territory | Colombia |
| City | Bogotá |
| Period | 6/10/14 → 10/10/14 |