Abstract
Mediascapes are a new medium. We use the term mediascape to describe
the user experience of walking through the physical world and triggering
digital media which has been situated in that place for a particular reason
by the mediascape designer. Forms of mediascape include tours, situated
plays, games, augmented attractions and wearable applications. What the
different forms of mediascape hold in common is that the user is always
mobile, rather than at a desk and the interaction mechanisms are often
through movement or gesture rather than using a mouse or keyboard.
Design for this new medium is still at a formative stage. It introduces a
wide variety of issues for both the user and the spectator experience. This
report provides an overview and practical design advice to anyone who is
interested in understanding the new medium of locative media and in
creating their own situated mediascape. The report is based on the
collective experience of the Mobile Bristol group who have used the
Mobile Bristol Authoring framework to develop a wide range of
mediascapes for different purposes. The report describes both general
guidelines as well as specific recommendations for designers who want to
use the Mobile Bristol Authoring tools.
Translated title of the contribution | Experience Design Guidelines for Creating Situated Mediascapes |
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Original language | English |
Publisher | University of Bristol |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Bibliographical note
Other page information: -Other identifier: 2000510
Research Groups and Themes
- Bristol Interaction Group