Affinitytable - a hybrid surface for supporting affinity diagramming

Florian Geyer, Ulrike Pfeil, Jochen Budzinski, Anita Höchtl, Harald Reiterer

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Abstract

Using affinity diagramming as an example, we investigate interaction techniques for supporting collaborative design activities. Based on an observational study, we identified design guidelines that need to be addressed to find a close fit to embodied practice. Using this knowledge, we designed and implemented AffinityTable, a hybrid surface for supporting affinity diagramming. The tool combines digital pen paper with an interactive table and tangible tokens. An additional vertical display is used to support reflection and group coordination.
Original languageUndefined/Unknown
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 13th IFIP TC 13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction - Volume Part III
Place of PublicationBerlin, Heidelberg
PublisherSpringer-Verlag Italia Srl
Pages477–484
ISBN (Print)9783642237645
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Publication series

NameINTERACT'11
PublisherSpringer-Verlag

Keywords

  • realitybased interaction
  • hybrid interactive surfaces
  • digital pen paper
  • design tools
  • collaborative design
  • affinity diagramming

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