Soma Design: Intertwining Aesthetics, Movement and Emotion in Design Work

Watch a Stanford University seminar exploring Soma Design, a revolutionary design approach that examines the intricate connections between sensation, emotion, and technology. Learn how this methodology emphasizes the designer's lived bodily experience and its application in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Distinguished professor Kristina Höök from KTH Royal Institute of Technology demonstrates how Soma Design promotes deeper somatic awareness, social consciousness, and bodily freedoms while challenging design norms through a feminist perspective. Discover how this approach shapes aesthetic experiences and ethical considerations in human-centered design. Höök, an ACM Distinguished Scientist and accomplished researcher in interaction design, draws from her extensive experience in affective interaction, mobile services, and bodily engagement to present this innovative design philosophy that bridges the gap between physical experience and technological development.