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Anticipation as a Tool for Designing the Future

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Advances in Design and Digital Communication IV (DIGICOM 2023)

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Anticipation is a concept that allows us to predict and plan for future events. As a tool, it enables us to forecast peoples’ desires or intentions and influences their behaviors and learning regarding digital experiences. This paper delves into the concept of anticipation and its relevance in designing for the future, particularly in the fields of User Experience (UX) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). It explores and defines anticipation concepts, definitions, and manifestations, and explores the various types and applications in various fields and their relationship with intelligent systems. This paper provides an extensive overview of how anticipation can shape the design field. This translates to leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to construct digital experiences that not only resonate with users but also proactively address their evolving needs. By examining the connection between anticipation and designing for the future, this paper offers a valuable resource for scholars and professionals interested in exploring the concept of anticipation and its potential to shape future outcomes.

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  1. Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, R. Dr. Roberto Freitas, 4200-465, Porto, Portugal

    Joana Cerejo

  2. i2ADS/Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Porto, Av. Rodrigues de Freitas 265, 4049-021, Porto, Portugal

    Miguel Carvalhais

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    Nuno Martins

  2. Communication and Society Research Centre, Institute of Social Sciences, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

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Cerejo, J., Carvalhais, M. (2024). Anticipation as a Tool for Designing the Future. In: Martins, N., Brandão, D. (eds) Advances in Design and Digital Communication IV. DIGICOM 2023. Springer Series in Design and Innovation , vol 35. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47281-7_4

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