Designing for well-being: a wearable prototype supporting emotional regulation through immersive multisensory interaction
Monica Bordegoni, Marina Carulli, Gaia Zamuner, Riccardo Arici, Alessandro Chiarion, Giovanni Sartorio
Proceedings of the Design Society July 2, 2026 DOI: 10.1017/pds.2026.10406 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or design paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Wearable computer Cognition Emotional regulation Virtual reality Human–computer interaction Cognitive psychology Perception Wearable technology Interface matter |
| Key points | Proposes that a wearable-supported VR system combining visual, auditory, and respiratory cues can enhance mindfulness and support emotional regulation, potentially improving technology-mediated well-being. |
Abstract
ABSTRACT: The search for effective strategies to support mental well-being has become increasingly pressing in contemporary societies, where stress, anxiety, and cognitive overload are widespread. In this paper, we present a wearable-supported VR system designed to enhance mindfulness through the integration of visual, auditory, and respiratory cues. Drawing on evidence from color therapy, binaural beats, and biofeedback, the system delivers a multisensory environment that supports emotional regulation. We describe the system’s design and discuss its potential to improve technology-mediated well-being.
Comparable studies
Other theoretical and historical papers on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition. | 2004 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Mechanisms of mindfulness | 2005 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| How Does Mindfulness Meditation Work? Proposing Mechanisms of Action From a Conceptual and Neural Perspective | 2011 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression | 2006 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART): a framework for understanding the neurobiological mechanisms of mindfulness | 2012 | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
Citations in the library
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