Calm Technology: Design for the Next 50 Billion Things

Explore the concept of Calm Technology and its implications for designing the next generation of devices in this keynote address by Amber Case, author and fellow at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center. Delve into the contrast between calm and interruptive technologies, and learn essential design principles for creating user-friendly interfaces. Examine the importance of peripheral attention, ambient awareness, and high resolution in technology design. Investigate cybernetic feedback loops, universal tonal language, and the impact of devices like Roomba on social norms. Consider the benefits of minimum tech approaches and the concept of Kairos time in shaping future technological innovations. Gain insights from Case's extensive research on human-computer interaction and her vision for a more harmonious relationship between people and technology.