Walky for embodied microblogging: sharing mundane activities through augmented everyday objects

Elena Nazzi, Tomas Sokoler

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    Abstract

    In this paper we present our ongoing exploration of a theoretical concept: Embodied Microblogging. Looking for a more situated way to communicate mundane activities in local communities, EM informs the design of digital technology to facilitate senior citizens in making their everyday activities noticeable and create more openings for social interactions in their local communities. We use Walky, a design sketch based on walking and walking objects, to exemplify the design space emerging from EM. Investigating EM and putting on display a concrete design example, we contribute to the interaction design research community looking at social well being in Aging in place suggesting EM as informing theoretical concept for designing digital technology for social interaction.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationMobileHCI '11 Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Human Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services
    Number of pages6
    PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
    Publication date2011
    Pages563-568
    ISBN (Print)978-1-4503-0541-9
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011
    Event13th International Conference on Human Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services - Stockholm, Sweden
    Duration: 30 Aug 20112 Sept 2011
    Conference number: 13th
    http://www.mobilehci2011.org/

    Conference

    Conference13th International Conference on Human Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services
    Number13th
    Country/TerritorySweden
    CityStockholm
    Period30/08/201102/09/2011
    Internet address

    Keywords

    • design exploration
    • embodied interaction
    • embodied microblogging
    • everyday activity
    • interaction design research
    • internet of things
    • seniors
    • social interaction
    • theoretical concept
    • walking

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