Tag: design for emotion

Happy Hugs: Nurturing Well-Being in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients

Highlights Abstract The Happy Hugs project aimed to enhance the well-being of children aged 6-8 during long-term hospitalization by designing a modular embroidered blanket that grows with the child. This blanket, customizable with patches created by loved ones, offers emotional comfort, fosters autonomy, and provides a sense of normalcy in a hospital setting. The design […]

Me Too! (“Eu também!”): Cultivating Empathy through Play

Highlights Abstract “Me Too!” is a project dedicated to promoting empathy among school-age children through game design. Over 12 months, the project utilized action research to develop guidelines for designing games that stimulate empathic behaviors. These guidelines were then applied in the creation of “Me too!”, a board game aimed at fostering empathy through gameplay. […]