Abstract
Although our embodied dimension has been recognised as a generative source of imagination through movement and gesture, the notion of the body as a generator of more symbolic and descriptive expressions of knowledge remains mostly unexplored in human-computer interaction (HCI). This theoretical paper introduces the sensitising concept of reflection through inner presence, in contrast to reflection in action, as a way to differentiate two modes of embodied reflection generating distinct types of materials for design ideation, inspiration, and information. The relevance of this distinction, and the recognition of inner presence in somatic-oriented design, appears as a way to fill the gap of the reported elusiveness in the description of inner experience for design use. Different than design approaches that use reflection in action, reflection through inner presence generates detailed accounts of somatic and aesthetic qualities, which can be potentially incorporated into the design of artefacts.
Highlights
The role of the body is fundamental in our meaning-generation process, influencing human creativity [1] and language [2]
It is important to note that this paper mostly focuses on ideation methods, reflection through inner presence could be applied as a tool to access aesthetic experiences for inspiration and information, potentially shaping of ideas for design
This paper offered an analysis of the literature review on human-computer interaction (HCI)-oriented ideation techniques, and other design tools useful to scaffold meaning-making
Summary
The role of the body is fundamental in our meaning-generation process, influencing human creativity [1] and language [2]. Knowledge emerging from embodied inner presence can be effectively acknowledged and described in linguistic forms, as the focus on the body functions as a door for the emergence of insights and discoveries [10] This assertion is important, as it responds to some voices emerging from somatic-oriented HCI, who have identified the difficulties of articulating the nuances of somatic and aesthetic experiencing [12,13,14]. It is important to note that this paper mostly focuses on ideation methods, reflection through inner presence could be applied as a tool to access aesthetic experiences for inspiration and information, potentially shaping of ideas for design
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