Though interaction designers critique interfaces as a regular part of their research and
practice, the field of HCI lacks a proper discipline of interaction criticism. By interaction …

Not long ago, interaction was predominantly determined by technology itself or adhered to
simple principles of efficiency (eg, only three clicks away). Today interaction has to" feel …

Fashion exists in many aspects of our lives, not only in the way we dress, but also in many
other areas such as food, furniture, automobiles, and even our ways of thinking. At the same …

While the knowledge base on the role of aesthetics in the use and design of interactive
technologies is growing, using interaction aesthetics for communicating the brand identity is …

Random mechanisms are often employed to enrich the user experience of digital products:
We can see this, for example, in the shuffle listening mechanism of music players. Based on …

This paper presents a design method that enhances the ludic value of interactive everyday
products. The purpose of this method is to help designers create meaningful products in the …

There is a trend for handcrafting bespoke prostheses that embody their wearers' aesthetic
tastes and identities. We explore how this might be extended by enabling users to co-design …

Usability has been an essential component of the Web User Experience (UX) and a focal
research topic. In recent years, the penetration of interactive technologies in all aspects of …

New types of interfaces are emerging in the form of shape changing and mid-air interfaces.
However, little is known about how such interfaces are experienced and explored over time …

Effective search support is an important tool for helping individuals deal with the problem of
information overload. This is particularly true in the field of nanotechnology, where …