
Publication
- Han, G., Strauss, W., Zhou, X. & Yoon, J. (2026). Weather Savoring Clock: Designing everyday technology for mutually reinforcing well-being and sustainability (in preparation)
What if sustainable living could feel less like a sacrifice and more like a source of pleasure? Although HCI increasingly recognizes well-being and sustainability as interconnected, they are still often experienced as conflicting in everyday life. We present Weather Savoring Clock, an everyday device that turns routine time-checking into opportunities to enjoy and appreciate nature in sustainable ways. Grounded in savoring theory and sustainable behavior frameworks, the prototype integrates real-time weather, time, and location data with generative AI to deliver context-sensitive prompts, such as inviting a user to notice a fresh breeze during a short walk or to reflect on thermal comfort upon returning indoors. Through a longitudinal autoethnographic study, we examined lived experiences with a self-built prototype before conducting large-scale user studies. We surface unanticipated design challenges and opportunities that emerged through extended use across diverse weather conditions. Our findings show that actionability varies across different combinations of savoring and sustainability strategies, and that interpersonal relationship settings reshape engagement experiences. We contribute design insights for holistic sustainability technologies, where personal flourishing and environmental care become complementary.















