CONNECTED TANGIBLES
Create a TUI that is connected to 2 or more entities. These could be connected over large or short distances. They could be used to enhance in situ conversation or add an additional communication layer to long distance communication.
Try to focus on the physical connection rather than getting lost in the complexities of the technology. Try to think in different domains, not just interpersonal communication (games, education/learning, remote collaboration etc.).
Examples:
inTouch
http://tangible.media.mit.edu/project/intouch/
PegBlocks
http://tangible.media.mit.edu/project/pegblocks/
LumiTouch
http://tangible.media.mit.edu/project/lumitouch/
Luminous Room
http://tangible.media.mit.edu/project/io-bulb-and-luminous-room/
For this project, please work in teams of 4-6 people.
Deliverables
- Slideshow with motivation, related projects (ACM digital library is a good place to start), design rationale and usage scenarios.
- Presentation of your project as a team. Each team will have about 10 minutes to present its project and a few more minutes of Q & A.
- Prototype that is at least partly functional
- (Optional) video demonstrating the interface