Cuteness Engineering

Cuteness Engineering (Springer) defines and explores cuteness and its incorporation into modern products and services. The authors provide detailed analyses of the histories of cuteness in Japan and China, discuss the rise of Kawaii cultural artifacts, and attempt an initial taxonomy of cuteness.

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An inside look up the inside of a building, with four floors and a dinosaur skeleton visible.
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April 2026

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