Sergio C. Torres (1) and Susana Ruiz Fernández (2)
(1) Multimodal Interaction Lab. Leibniz Institut für Wissensmedien (IWM), Tübingen, Germany.
(2) Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU), Senftenberg, Germany.

(cc) Sergio C. Torres.
Interaction gestures with our electronic devices, such as swiping an image on the screen, can influence our emotional experience. In this article we introduce the Spatial Affective Interaction framework, which aims to explain how our mind integrates (1) associations between space and emotional valence, (2) our tendencies to move towards or away from digital content, and (3) the impact of our hands on the processing of digital content. This research opens doors to closer technology design, seeking to create interactive experiences that are not only responsive to our gestures, but also emotionally meaningful.