meaningful interactions in a tech laden world - anthony scavarelli (luminartists)
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MEANINGFUL INTERACTIONS IN A TECHNOLOGY LADEN WORLDAnthony Scavarelli, interactive experience artist
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“We shape our tools and thereafter our tools shape us.”- Marshall McLuhan, author of ‘Understanding Media’
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Meaningful [1]- having a clear meaning- expressing an emotion or idea without words- having real importance or value
Interaction [1]- mutual or reciprocal action or influence[1] http://www.merriam-webster.com/
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Meaningful [1]- visibility of system status [2]- match between system and real world [2]
- reality-based interactions (RBI)? [3]- an affective dimension [4]
Interaction [1]- mutual or reciprocal action or influence[2] Nielson, Jakob. “10 Usability Heuristics for User Interface Design”[3] Jacob et al. “Reality-based interaction: a framework for post-WIMP interfaces ”[4] Beale and Creed. “Affective interaction: How emotional agents affect users”
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“The most important thing about a technology is how it changes people.”
- Jaron Lanier, author of ‘You are Not a Gadget’
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The Philosopher’s Cube [5]
• ask people what traits of humanity mean via an alien cube
[5] http://portfolio.anthony-scavarelli.com/portfolio/the-philosopher-cube/
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Medusae [6]
• by changing one’s perspective tothat of a more ego-centric viewwe obscure our vision.
[6] http://portfolio.anthony-scavarelli.com/portfolio/medusae/
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Paths [8]
• engage businesspeople passingthrough the space across threedimensions• energy• collaboration• mentorship
[8] http://portfolio.anthony-scavarelli.com/portfolio/invest-ottawa-light-installation-paths/
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User Experience [9]
• fostering collaboration throughterrible user experience
[9] (see it at Canada’s first official Makerfaire 2015here in Ottawa!)
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Good Night Lamp [10]
• connecting you to your loved onesthrough a connected on/off switch.
[10] http://goodnightlamp.com
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Cave aux Bulles [11]
• blowing bubbles (surprise)
[11] https://vimeo.com/72070576
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Eyewriter [12]
• Homemade eye-tracking to help aparalyzed graffiti artist draw again
[12] http://www.eyewriter.org
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21 Swings [13]
• swing with others to create music
[13] https://vimeo.com/40980676
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Zygote Balls [14]
• throwing a ball to change colour
[14] https://vimeo.com/2177723
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Keep Talking and No One Explodes [15]
• In VR hold and defuse a bomb while your non-VR collaborators hold the instructions
[15] http://www.keeptalkinggame.com
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“Rule of thumb: if you think something is clever and sophisticated beware - it is probably self-indulgence.”
- Donald A. Norman, author of ‘The Design of Everyday Things’
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So what is Meaningful Interaction?
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Is it important?Is it worth it?
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How does this relate to IOT?
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“My favourite tools are the onesthat help connect things. Not a badlife goal as well.”
- Zach Lieberman, co-creator ofOpenFrameworks