Citation:
Hancock, P.A., Pepe, A., & Murphy, L.L. (2005). Hedonomics: The power of positive and pleasurable ergonomics. Ergonomics in Design, 13(1), 8-14.
Abstract:
In this article, we introduce a new term into the human factors/ergonomics lexicon: hedonomics. We define hedonomics as that branch of science and design devoted to the promotion of pleasurable human-technology interaction. In advocating for hedonomics, we seek to augment and expand ergonomists’ arsenal for improving the design of all human-machine technology.
Our intention here is to (a) provide a philosophical framework for hedonomics; (b) contribute a model of a design priority hierarchy, in which we explain in detail the concept of individuation as the ultimate human approach to technology; and (c) offer potential design guidelines for and areas of hedonomic research that we believe should be pursued as an agenda for progress in the near future.
Your web browser doesn’t have a PDF plugin. Please download publication from the link above