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Beyond Usability (HL)

Duration

4-5 Sessions

Unit Objectives

This unit of inquiry introduces how the four-pleasure framework can be used to create designs that intentionally trigger socio-, physio-, psycho- and ideo-pleasure responses. Students must be able to suggest how the attract/converse/transact (ACT) model can be used as a framework for creating products that intentionally trigger positive emotional responses, considering desirability, usability and usefulness.

Interconnectedness

	Design in Theory	Design in Practice	Design in Context
People			C1.3 Beyond usability

Learning Intentions

Linking Questions

Which aspects of the four-pleasure framework are heavily influenced by ergonomic considerations such as smell, sound, touch, taste, emotion and aesthetics? (A1.1)
• How can material selection be used to trigger physio- or ideo-pleasure? (B3.1)

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