Springboard: exploring embodiment, balance and social justice

Authors:
Alissa N. Antle;Greg Corness;Milena Droumeva
Affiliations:
Simon Fraser University, Surrey, BC, Canada;Simon Fraser University, Surrey, BC, Canada;Simon Fraser University, Surrey, BC, Canada
Venue:
CHI '09 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Year:
2009

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Abstract

In this paper we describe the theory and design of a prototype interactive environment called Springboard. Springboard supports users to explore concepts in social justice through embodied interaction. We present the foundational theory of embodied conceptual metaphor, focusing on the twin-pan balance schema. We describe the application of balance metaphors in the design of the interaction model for our interactive environment. We conclude with a discussion of design choices and describe future research based on our prototype.