BIOEMOTION-UX: A FRAMEWORK FOR EMOTIONALLY RESONANT AND NATURE-INSPIRED 3D-PRINTED LIGHTING
Keywords:
BioEmotion-UX Framework, Biophilic Design, Emotional User Experience (UX), 3D-Printed Lighting, Biomimicry in Product Design, Sustainable Materials, Customization and Co-CreationAbstract
In response to the increasing demand for lighting solutions that are emotionally engaging, ecologically responsible, and tailored to individual preferences, this research introduces the BioEmotion-UX framework—a comprehensive design model that integrates biophilic principles, emotional user experience (UX) strategies, and digital fabrication technologies. By bridging the interdisciplinary domains of biomimicry, emotional design, sustainable materials, and additive manufacturing, the framework facilitates the development of 3D-printed lighting artifacts that resonate with users on aesthetic, psychological, and functional levels.
The BioEmotion-UX model is structured as a layered system that encompasses five interrelated components: bio-inspired form, material consciousness, customization, emotional anchoring, and urban contextual fit. These dimensions collectively ensure that the design not only meets visual and spatial needs but also evokes emotional attachment, sensory delight, and ecological awareness.
Employing a mixed-method approach that includes speculative design narratives, trend analysis, and secondary user insight mapping, the study explores how lighting products can transcend utility to become mediums of personal identity, well-being, and cultural reflection. By simulating real-life scenarios and user personas, the research demonstrates how co-creative, nature-inspired lighting can enhance spatial experience in urban environments, especially where space, sustainability, and sensory balance are critical concerns.
This paper contributes to the evolving discourse on emotionally intelligent and nature-integrated product systems, providing a foundational model for future research and innovation. It identifies new pathways for integrating digital customization, sensory richness, and biophilic engagement into product design, positioning lighting as a transformative element in sustainable, user-centered living environments.
