Computational objects and expressive forms
- Resource Type
- Authors
- Youngsuk L. Altieri; Jeffrey Bardzell; Heekyoung Jung
- Source
- CHI Extended Abstracts
- Subject
- Aesthetic interaction
User experience design
Computer science
Human–computer interaction
business.industry
Design education
Process (engineering)
Sonic interaction design
Design process
Interaction design
business
Theme (computing)
Experiential learning
- Language
We suggest the concept of expressive forms as a rising design theme to explore aesthetics of computational objects. The theme, exemplified in our design exploration, attempts to synthesize a concept-driven design process and exploratory engagement with new forms and materials available to computational objects. We report the detailed process of designing the soft-spiky mouse including prototyping and a pilot user study, leading to a discussion about the experiential qualities and design implications of expressive forms for research on aesthetic interaction.