Abstract
In this paper we present a number of augmented refrigerator magnet concepts. The concepts are shown to be derived from previous research into the everyday use of fridge surfaces. Three broadly encompassing practices have been addressed through the concepts: (i) organization/planning in households; (ii) reminding; and (iii) methods household members use to assign ownership to particular tasks, activities and artifacts. Particular emphasis is given to a design approach that aims to build on the simplicity of magnets so that each of the concepts offers a basic, simple to operate function. The concepts, and our use of what we call this less is more design sensibility are examined using a low-fidelity prototyping exercise. The results of this preliminary work suggest that the concepts have the potential to be easily incorporated into household routines and that the design of simple functioning devices lends itself to this.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | ACM International Conference Proceeding Series - NordiCHI 2006 |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 4th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction - Changing Roles |
Pages | 115-124 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Volume | 189 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2006 |
Event | NordiCHI 2006: 4th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction - Changing Roles - Oslo, Norway Duration: 14 Oct 2006 → 18 Oct 2006 |
Conference
Conference | NordiCHI 2006: 4th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction - Changing Roles |
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Country/Territory | Norway |
City | Oslo |
Period | 14/10/06 → 18/10/06 |
Keywords
- Design
- Ethnography
- Fridge surfaces
- Home life
- Magnets