Design for Wellbeing: An Applied Approach (Design for Social Responsibility) delves into the evolving field of design research aimed at enhancing personal and societal wellbeing and happiness. This comprehensive volume gathers contributions from leading international academics and designers, showcasing the latest theories and empirical findings on designing products, technologies, environments, services, and experiences that foster wellbeing.

Part I lays the groundwork by defining wellbeing and tracing the emergence of the design for wellbeing movement. Part II explores practical applications across various domains, including innovative approaches to interior and urban design, strategies to promote connectedness and social interaction, and methods for influencing behaviour change in areas such as healthy eating among children.

Significantly, the book also highlights advancements in subjective wellbeing and design for happiness, featuring case studies that illustrate how design can support people’s wellbeing. Part III offers actionable insights by providing a variety of tools, methods, and approaches that are user-centric, participatory, critical, and speculative. The final section, Part IV, ponders future challenges in the field of design for wellbeing.

With 234 pages packed with cutting-edge research and practical advice, this book is an essential resource for designers, researchers, and anyone interested in advancing the field of design for wellbeing.

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