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Designing for well-being: a wearable prototype supporting emotional regulation through immersive multisensory interaction

Bordegoni, Monica; Carulli, Marina; Zamuner, Gaia; Arici, Riccardo; Chiarion, Alessandro; Sartorio, Giovanni

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Bordegoni, Monica; Carulli, Marina; Zamuner, Gaia; Arici, Riccardo; Chiarion, Alessandro; Sartorio, Giovanni
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Page(s):
477-486
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10406
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
The search for effective strategies to support mental well-being has become increasingly pressing in contemporary societies, where stress, anxiety, and cognitive overload are widespread. In this paper, we present a wearable-supported VR system designed to enhance mindfulness through the integration of visual, auditory, and respiratory cues. Drawing on evidence from color therapy, binaural beats, and biofeedback, the system delivers a multisensory environment that supports emotional regulation. We describe the system’s design and discuss its potential to improve technology-mediated well-being.
Keywords:
virtual reality (VR), multisensory product experience, case study
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