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This state of the art monograph presents a unique introduction to thinking about cuteness and its incorporation into modern, especially computer-based, products and services. Cuteness is defined and explored in relation to user-centered design concepts and methods, in addition to considering the history of cuteness and cuteness in other cultures, especially in relation to eastern Asia.The authors provide detailed analyses and histories of cuteness in China and in Japan, the rise of Kawaii and Moe cultural artifacts, and their relation to social, psychological, and design issues. They also attempt an initial taxonomy of cuteness. Finally, detailed interviews with leading designers of cute products and services, such as Hello Kitty, provide an understanding of the philosophy and decision-making process of designers of cuteness.Cuteness Engineering: Designing Adorable Products and Services will be of interest and use to a wide range of professionals, researchers, academics, and students who are interested in exploring the world of cuteness in fresh new ways and gaining insights useful for their work and studies.

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Book category Books in English Computing & information technology Computer science Human-computer interaction

• Full title: Cuteness Engineering
• Author: Aaron Marcus, Xiaojuan Ma, Masaaki Kurosu, Ayako Hashizume
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 161
• EAN: 9783319619606
• ISBN: 3319619608
• ID: 16380891
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
• Weight: 3967 g
• Dimensions: 235 × 155 × 14 mm
• Date of publishing: 10. November 2017

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