Contextual design: defining customer-centered systems
Contextual design: defining customer-centered systems
Interaction and outeraction: instant messaging in action
CSCW '00 Proceedings of the 2000 ACM conference on Computer supported cooperative work
Proceedings of the second Nordic conference on Human-computer interaction
ComTouch: design of a vibrotactile communication device
DIS '02 Proceedings of the 4th conference on Designing interactive systems: processes, practices, methods, and techniques
Learning and reasoning about interruption
Proceedings of the 5th international conference on Multimodal interfaces
Queue - Instant Messaging
Supporting social presence through lightweight photo sharing on and off the desktop
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
FingerPrint: supporting social awareness in a translucent sensor-mediated cue-based environment
CHI '04 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
inTouch: a medium for haptic interpersonal communication
CHI EA '97 CHI '97 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
SyncDecor: appliances for sharing mutual awareness between lovers separated by distance
CHI '07 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Buddywall: a tangible user interface for wireless remote communication
CHI '08 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
SyncDecor: communication appliances for virtual cohabitation
AVI '08 Proceedings of the working conference on Advanced visual interfaces
Sharing empty moments: design for remote couples
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
WeMe: Seamless Active and Passive Liquid Communication
Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction. Part II: Novel Interaction Methods and Techniques
InPhase: evaluation of a communication system focused on "happy coincidences" of daily behaviors
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Designing smart living objects: enhancing vs. distracting traditional human-object interaction
HCI'07 Proceedings of the 12th international conference on Human-computer interaction: interaction platforms and techniques
linked.: a relatedness experience for boys
Proceedings of the 6th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction: Extending Boundaries
Express yourself: designing interactive products with implicitness to improve social interaction
HCII'11 Proceedings of the 14th international conference on Human-computer interaction: towards mobile and intelligent interaction environments - Volume Part III
Unlocking the expressivity of point lights
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
It's neat to feel the heat: how can we hold hands at a distance?
CHI '12 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
I'll knock you when I'm ready...: reflecting on media richness beyond bandwidth and imitation
Proceedings of the Designing Interactive Systems Conference
YourGloves, hothands and hotmits: devices to hold hands at a distance
Proceedings of the 25th annual ACM symposium on User interface software and technology
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In our increasingly decentralized world, demands to maintain relationships over long distances continue to increase. It is more and more difficult to maintain a sense of connection with others, to communicate with others in an emotionally rich way, and to know whether one is available for initiating a conversation in an appropriate context.This paper describes the design process and our solution to this challenge. The ComSlipper is a lightweight yet expressive sensible slipper that enhances the quality of computer-mediated relationships. The ComSlipper was developed using a human-centered design approach to better understand user behaviors and needs. The ComSlipper empowers the wearer to create a sense of connection to others. The wearer uses body gesture and tactile manipulation to feel and express emotions and availability to distant loved ones. The ComSlipper provides a natural and intimate way of communicating, and facilitates the development of intimate relationships.