Social yoga mats: reinforcing synergy between physical and social activity

Authors:
Karl Maybach;Arun Nagargoje;Tomas Sokoler
Affiliations:
IT University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark;IT University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark;IT University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Venue:
CHI '11 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Year:
2011

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Abstract

This paper discusses our early research into the design space for digital technologies that extend the existing synergistic relationship between physical and social activity from fitness centers to the home. We focus on yoga activity for senior citizens and explore the concept of social yoga mats, which spread awareness of individuals' exercise activities within a peer group. We describe the concept, hardware sketches, exploratory co-design process and discuss our findings and early reflections into this design space.