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 wo... 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 wo... See more
Amber Case • PRINCIPLES | Calm Tech Institute
At one point in the interview she talks about screen fatigue leading people to crave more tactile experiences, and I think that’s a big part of it. It seems like every device we use today has a screen interface, and it’s exhausting:
Plotnick: We spend all our days and nights on these devices, scrolling or constantly flipping through pages and video... See more
Have we reached peak touchscreen?
The interview discusses the concept of calm technology, designing for context and content, and the importance of subliminal cues in technology design to create a sense of calmness in a world of information overload.
Link
Tim Cook: Technology Should Serve Humanity, Not the Other Way Around
Nanette Byrnestechnologyreview.com