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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The February 2026 cover of PAW, featuring a photo of Joseph Nye.
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February 2026

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