Aesthetics of Haptics: An Experience Approach to Haptic Interaction Design

Technological developments are expanding the interaction possibilities for the haptic domain, allowing designers to program dynamic haptic feedback. While haptic sensations are emerging in design practice, the relation between programmable haptics and the user experience remains underexplored. This study presents a research-through-design approach on the design of a push button and a knob with multiple haptic sensations. Interaction design of these haptic sensations started from an experience perspective building on material qualities. We reflect on the design process and present future directions for research.