Slow Technology
[ sloh tek-nol-uh-jee ]An approach to designing technological systems that prioritises reflection and calmness over speed and efficiency.
Rather than demanding immediate attention, Slow Technology encourages thoughtful, long-term interactions that unfold over time.
This approach has become important in Design Research for understanding how relationships with technology evolve and deepen. It is often used in combination with Research through Design.
While it is related to the broader Slow Design movement—which promotes wellbeing and sustainability—Slow Technology specifically focuses on the temporal qualities of our interactions with digital systems.
