TessalTable: tile-based creation of patterns and images

Authors:
Abel Allison;Sean Follmer;Hayes Raffle
Affiliations:
Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA;Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA;Nokia Research Center, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Venue:
Proceedings of the fourth international conference on Tangible, embedded, and embodied interaction
Year:
2010

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Abstract

In this paper we introduce the TessalTable, a collaborative play system for learning about tessellations and symmetry through augmented pattern blocks. Children use tiles to "pick up" a piece of an image or video. The tiles act as containers for visual content which can be arranged and rearranged anywhere on the application surface. The tile-based controls allow for simultaneous multi-user input. A preliminary study found that children understand and engage with the interface. The ability to arrange and rearrange dynamic images invites users to explore geometric patterns and connected motion.