Beautiful Users by Ellen Lupton

Author:Ellen Lupton
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub, pdf
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Published: 2014-03-25T16:00:00+00:00

Design for Acratherm Gauge, 1943. Designed by Henry Dreyfuss (American, 1904–72), Henry Dreyfuss & Associates (USA). Rendered by Roland Stickney (American, 1892–1975). Brush and gouache on illustration board. Collection Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, gift of Honeywell Inc., 1997-10-6. Photography: Matt Flynn.

CASE STUDIES

interface

Many contemporary products feature integrated hardware and software. An INTERFACE is a mix of inputs and outputs, signals and gestures, that allow humans and devices to communicate via sight, sound, touch, and even smell. As smart products begin to emulate human behavior, some people respond to them with emotions of attachment, trust, or empathy.

Henry Dreyfuss’s Honeywell Round thermostat, which replaced earlier box-shaped models, operates with a simple turn of the outer ring. Recent products like the Nest Learning Thermostat and the August Smart Lock combine advanced digital technology with simple forms to merge seamlessly with daily activity. Such products belong to the broader fields of INTERACTION DESIGN and EXPERIENCE DESIGN, which consider the full narrative of a USER’s engagement with a product or offering.

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