Large displays in urban life - from exhibition halls to media facades

  • Authors:
  • Uta Hinrichs;Nina Valkanova;Kai Kuikkaniemi;Giulio Jacucci;Sheelagh Carpendale;Ernesto Arroyo

  • Affiliations:
  • University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada;Universitat Pomeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain;Helsinki Institute for Information Technology, Helsinki, Finland;Helsinki Institute for Information Technology, Helsinki, Finland;University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada;Universitat Pomeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain

  • Venue:
  • CHI '11 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
  • Year:
  • 2011

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Abstract

Recent trends show an increasing prevalence of large interactive displays in public urban life. For example, museums, libraries, public plazas, or architectural facades take advantage of interactive technologies that present information in a highly visual and interactive way. Studies confirm the potential of large interactive display installations for educating, entertaining, and providing evocative experiences. This workshop will provide a platform for researchers and practitioners from different disciplines to exchange insights on current research questions in the area. The workshop will focus on how to design large interactive display installations that promote engaging experiences that go beyond playful interaction, and how to evaluate their impact. The goal is to cross-fertilize insights from different disciplines, establish a more general understanding of large interactive displays in public urban contexts, and to develop an agenda for future research directions in this area.