Stefania Sansoni
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About
Stefania Sansoni is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of design psychology, medical technology, and human perception. Her work fundamentally redefines how we understand prosthetic limbs—not merely as functional medical equipment, but as objects of personal expression and aesthetic significance. Sansoni’s major contribution lies in her groundbreaking exploration of the Uncanny Valley effect within prosthetic design, demonstrating that a device’s visual appeal is deeply tied to user wellbeing and body image. Her most cited paper (2015, 35 citations) reveals how personal characteristics shape attraction to prosthetic aesthetics, challenging the field to move beyond purely clinical considerations. In her subsequent work (2016, 8 citations), she advances the argument that prosthetics should be elevated from medical tools to works of design, advocating for user-centered approaches that prioritize beauty alongside function. Sansoni’s research has profound implications for rehabilitation, product design, and the psychology of assistive technology, offering a humanistic framework that empowers users and reshapes industry standards. Her work continues to inspire designers and clinicians to create devices that honor both form and function.
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