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A physical approach to tangible interaction design

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TEI '07: Proceedings of the 1st international conference on Tangible and embedded interaction

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https://doi.org/10.1145/1226969.1227018

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The field of tangible interaction is growing in rich and diverse directions calling for new forms of understanding. In this paper I will present a view on tangible interaction that has a strong focus on movement and interaction qualities. I will describe a design exercise that transfers interaction qualities identified from user observations made in particular contexts to the design of new interaction modalities. The exercise was completed with 16 graduate students and resulted in a set of interactive sculptures that aim to convey particular interaction experiences. I will introduce the process through which the exercise was conducted and discuss the outcomes; specially the role of movement metaphors.

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A physical approach to tangible interaction design
1. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)

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TEI '07: Proceedings of the 1st international conference on Tangible and embedded interaction

February 2007

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ISBN:9781595936196

DOI:10.1145/1226969

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Brygg Ullmer
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Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany

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