Lo-fi prototyping to design interactive-tabletop applications for children

Authors:
Jochen Rick;Phyllis Francois;Bob Fields;Rowanne Fleck;Nicola Yuill;Amanda Carr
Affiliations:
Open University, Milton Keynes, UK;Middlesex University, London, UK;Middlesex University, London, UK;University of Sussex, Brighton, UK;University of Sussex, Brighton, UK;Roehampton University, London, UK
Venue:
Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children
Year:
2010

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Abstract

Interactive tabletops are an exiting new platform for supporting children's collaboration. With design guidelines and standardized interaction principles still immature, there is a considerable need for iterative prototyping to define the task and interface. Lo-fi prototypes---using cardboard, paper, etc.---are easy to develop, flexible to adjust during design sessions, and intuitive for users to manipulate. Using them can be a valuable step in designing tabletop applications. In this paper, we detail the design process of two tabletop applications, concentrating on the role of lo-fi prototyping. TransTime is a pattern game for 5--6 year olds to engage how time progresses. OurSpace is a design tool for 7--9 year olds to arrange desks and assign seats for students in their classroom. By comparing the experiences, we arrive at a better understanding of the benefits, challenges, and limits of using lo-fi prototypes to design interactive-tabletop applications for children.