In the thesis, the concept of well-being is researched and analyzed. Understanding well- being as a concept begins in philosophy, with hedonism and eudaimonism. It resumes with the modern interpretation of well-being and its importance for the human being. The research touches on the different areas where well-being is present. These are philosophy, psychology, society and environment. The thesis emphasizes on the topic of well-being present in design and architecture. What is the purpose of well-being in design and how to design for well-being.
Through the research and analysis of the concept of well-being in design, I have designed three products that mirror the topic of the thesis. These products elevate and encourage well-being in the home environment. The focus was on creating products that promote comfort and lower stress and anxiety. These products are, a weighted blanket that simulates a hug and helps to lower stress and anxiety, a soft rug for in front of a bed and a notebook that encourages the writing of thoughts to clear the mind.
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