So much attention is focused on how technology makes us sad, lonely, addicted, lazy, and maybe a little stupid. At the same time, we know that technology is actually making all of us feel smart, whole, and connected. What if we could intentionally design technologies for positive emotions and positive outcomes? This is at the heart of happy design.
Learn how to measure for the one thing that matters - happiness - and how to identify the five elements of positive design.
12. Global Values Survey and Gallup Happy Planet
Index
Access to technology can mean
Greater
happiness
13. 1996 Made first website
1997 Used Amazon.com for the first time
2000 Bought a Pets.com sock puppet
2001 Consulted fetus/fruit timeline on Babycenter.com
2008 Established dog’s social media presence
2013 Discovered Twitter
2014 Made a Tumblr blog with daughter
A few Happy moments
31. Source: Change Sciences
Not too
busy
Beautiful and colorful
My favorites are easy to
use
It has to be
simple & clean
Convenience above all
else
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