Design articulation for Aesthetics of Interaction

In this paper we present three categories of design articulations addressing the characteristic qualities of aesthetics

of interaction. By aesthetics of interaction we point to the process in which interactive technology brings about

aesthetic experience in the use of interactive technology in everyday life. As designers we are prohibited access to

the aesthetic experience of the user. However, we have the possibility of articulating intentions and values

embedded in the artefact that can be interpreted in use and thereby providing the artefact an aesthetic potential for

users to unleash. Design articulations serve as catalysts for developing and choosing design expressions in the

design process. Design articulations are embodied in artifacts, that address desired, anticipated or identified user

experiences and capabilities, carrying a format which enable discussions also with non-designers. In this case the

categories of design articulations frame intended aesthetic experiences. Our mission is that of using aesthetic

theory to inform the design of interactive technology, which shapes aesthetic experiences in everyday use.