Our research methodology is a particular form of research through design. In our opinion, industrial design research should be problem-oriented and design-oriented, based on respect for people and society in general.

It should also be scientific and current. Our idea of problem orientation has to do with the strong feeling that systems, products and related services should address society's problems through technology. Compared to more traditional disciplines like mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science, this means we try to pay more attention to peoples' actual needs. Industrial design research is not focused on one specific technology, it favorably is a multidisciplinary approach to integrate technology in useful systems and products.

Main research questions:

• How can we design useful and meaningful forms of artificial emotional intelligence ?
• How can we design useful and meaningful forms of intelligent systems?
• How can we create new forms of interaction that are more enjoyable than traditional user interfaces?