Articulating Atmospheres: Through Middle Ground Experiences in Interaction Design

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Abstract

This paper presents an architectural approach to designing computational interfaces by articulating the notion of atmosphere in the field of interaction design. It draws upon the concept of kinesthetic interaction and a philosophical notion on atmosphere emphasizing the importance of bodily experience in space, presented as middle ground experience. In the field of HCI, middle ground experiences complete the unarticulated spectrum between designing for foreground of attention or background awareness. When “Articulating Atmospheres through Middle Ground Experiences in Interaction Design” implications and qualities of the approach are identified through concrete examples of a design case, which also investigates the qualities and implications of addressing atmospheres both as design concern and user experience.
Original languageEnglish
Publication date28 Nov 2011
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 28 Nov 2011
EventAmbience '11 - The Swedish School of Textiles, Borås, Sweden
Duration: 28 Nov 201130 Nov 2011

Conference

ConferenceAmbience '11
LocationThe Swedish School of Textiles
Country/TerritorySweden
CityBorås
Period28/11/201130/11/2011

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