Supporting self-expression for informal communication
Proceedings of the 12th ACM international conference adjunct papers on Ubiquitous computing - Adjunct
Supporting self-expression for informal communication
UIST '10 Adjunct proceedings of the 23nd annual ACM symposium on User interface software and technology
CoupleVIBE: mobile implicit communication to improve awareness for (long-distance) couples
Proceedings of the ACM 2011 conference on Computer supported cooperative work
Empowerment through seamfulness: smart phones in everyday life
Personal and Ubiquitous Computing
A novel mobile device user interface with integrated social networking services
International Journal of Human-Computer Studies
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While mobile phones have become ubiquitous instruments of communication and social interaction, they still require explicit interaction, placing high demands on attention. Engaging the periphery of users' attention offers opportunities for awareness and interaction while reducing demands on attention and risks of disruption. We explore the mobile peripheral design space with Emotipix, an application for camera phones that turns the background of the phone's display into a place for visual conversations. We conducted an exploratory 2-week user study with 6 pairs and one 4-person group, and found that Emotipix facilitated ongoing social practices. Our study shows that there is an unexploited opportunity to use mobile phones for peripheral awareness. We provide recommendations for managing users' expectations, desires for control, and privacy in mobile peripheral display design.