This dynamic brainstorm centered on the critical concept of "design for feelings," particularly as it relates to robotics and emerging technologies. Olivia, who heads the Design for Feelings Studio, initiated the discussion by challenging participants to think beyond simple, one-word emotional responses when considering how people should feel when interacting with designed objects, whether they be robots, everyday items, or complex systems. The core idea was to cultivate a richer, more nuanced understanding of the emotional landscape surrounding technology and to actively design with those feelings in mind.

A key focus of the brainstorm was to consider both the intended and, crucially, the unintended emotional consequences of technological development. Savannah discussed the current state of robotics, noting that while many existing robots are built for purely industrial, non-human-centric purposes, there's a noticeable shift towards more playful and emotionally engaging robot companions. This observation opened up avenues for brainstorming design possibilities that move beyond the purely functional and industrial.

Together, participants reflected on interactions with both organic and inorganic objects. They were encouraged to explore how these interactions made them feel and to consider the different types of "intelligence" they encountered in these interactions. This exercise was designed to stimulate creative thinking about the diverse opportunities for incorporating different forms of intelligence into design and to consider how cultural contexts shape our perceptions and engagements with these intelligences. The overall goal of the brainstorm was to collectively explore and generate ideas for designing technology, especially robotics, that is more attuned to human feelings and the complex emotional impacts it can have.