The four-dimensional human: how to design life-enhancing user experiences

This presentation introduces a four-dimensional approach to understanding humans, both in terms of their characteristics and the benefits they seek from a user experience.

The four dimensions are:

Physical (to do with the body and the senses)

Psychological (cognition and emotion)

Social (relationships and status)

Ideological (tastes and values).

Participant Takeaways:

• An understanding of the 4 dimensions of human experience
• Tips, techniques and data sources for researching each of the dimensions
• Tips, techniques and data sources for designing user experiences on each of the dimensions
• A simple framework that can be applied instantly to participants' work

Themes: 
User Experience, Product Design, Service Design