Tangible user interfaces for configuration practices

  • Authors:
  • Larisa Sitorus;Shan Shan Cao;Jacob Buur

  • Affiliations:
  • University of Southern Denmark, Sønderborg, Denmark;University of Southern Denmark, Sønderborg, Denmark;University of Southern Denmark, Sønderborg, Denmark

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 1st international conference on Tangible and embedded interaction
  • Year:
  • 2007

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Abstract

In this paper, we present a project in which we explored interactional possibilities for designing a tangible configuration interface as an alternative to conventional input devices in the field of industrial refrigeration maintenance. Based on ethnographic field studies and design workshops, we built three prototypes of configuration interfaces. Each interface was built and used to explore issues that are dealt with by users in their everyday work practice, namely collaborative sense-making of complex system, manipulation of interdependent and fluid digital material, and anticipating future changes through situated learning.