Principles of Calm TechnologyTM
I. Technology should require the smallest possible amount of attention
II. Technology should inform and create calm
III. Technology should make use of the periphery
IV. Technology should amplify the best of technology and the best of humanity
V. Technology can communicate, but doesn’t need to speak
VI. Technology should... See more
I. Technology should require the smallest possible amount of attention
II. Technology should inform and create calm
III. Technology should make use of the periphery
IV. Technology should amplify the best of technology and the best of humanity
V. Technology can communicate, but doesn’t need to speak
VI. Technology should... See more
Amber Case • PRINCIPLES | Calm Tech Institute
The Calm Design Approach shifts the focus from capturing attention to fostering meaningful, mindful interactions that prioritize well-being and presence in an overstimulated digital world.
The Calm Design Approach: Prioritizing Presence Over Distraction
Even when the tradeoffs are more clear, I think that technology has to feel humane and serve very human purposes to be worthwhile. Most gadgets feel careless and unwholesome and I worry that they, subconsciously, cause us to treat our homes differently. They are not viscerally pleasing, and if you have enough of that sort of thing in your home I... See more