Positive Design aims to support human flourishing through design with the explicit goal of improving subjective well-being. It recognizes that beauty and usability are important factors for a better technology experience. A new approach to user experience research is needed that considers how perceptions of beauty can influence perceptions of usability, as previous studies have found interfaces judged as more beautiful are also typically judged as more usable. This new approach would provide insights for designing interfaces that are both beautiful and usable to improve people's experiences with technology.

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Positive Design: beauty and usability
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The intention to support human flourishing is the
explicit, central design objective of positive design.
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