Research on Interactive Digital Garden Design Based on Emotional Design

In today's rapidly developing digital era, people are increasingly seeking to integrate natural elements into their living and working environments for emotional comfort and aesthetic enhancement. In response to the monolithic nature of traditional plant interactions, this study introduces “PhotonFloral”, an interactive digital garden designed based on emotional design principles. The system integrates Unity and Arduino technologies to provide a highly realistic virtual environment and a rich interactive experience, aiming to overcome the limitations of traditional potted plants. Based on this, we conducted a series of tests and interviews, and the results show that PhotonFloral has great potential in providing emotional companionship and landscaping. In addition, this paper shares in detail its research, design, and development process, inspiring other designs designed to improve indoor environments and enrich emotional life.