Photographic social media: a framework for design

Authors:
Clifton Lin;Haakon Faste
Affiliations:
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA;Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Venue:
Proceedings of the Designing Interactive Systems Conference
Year:
2012

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Abstract

In this paper we explore the potential of using photos and images to promote social connections in the online space. We have conducted contextual interviews focusing on users' photo sharing, organizing, and viewing behaviors to identify the mechanisms and motivations driving image-based social media. Our findings indicate that people are socially motivated by photographs, selective in what they view, and use photographic narratives to correspond with others and to browse information. We conclude with a framework of opportunities for the design of photographic social media: communities where people connect through photo-sharing.