Bibliography Response

Exploring Emotional Connections in Technology

Why emotional design matters?

Technology today does more than perform tasks; it builds relationships. Bibliography responses explore how devices like the iPhone, AI-driven tools, and platforms like USB Club evoke emotions, redefine usability, create personal connections, and why they matter.

Marco Cornacchia’s My Dad’s iPhone

The essay captures how intuitive design transforms devices into emotional artifacts. It underscores how technology becomes a part of our memories, identities, and relationships.

How can we design technology that evokes joy and nostalgia without compromising functionality?

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USB Club: A Social File Exchange

USB Club’s hybrid model bridges physical and digital spaces, showcasing the value of intentionality in sharing and preserving digital identities.

Does requiring physical hardware for software access enhance or limit user creativity?

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From Function to Feeling

As designers, we must shift from utility-driven goals to creating emotionally intelligent systems. Future design should prioritize emotional resonance. By considering how users feel when interacting with a product, designers can create experiences that are intuitive, memorable, and impactful.