Canonical Examples

Membrane: Screen made of fabric

Published

Context

A human-size tactile screen made out of fabric which enables the user to touch and feel ones interaction and the systems response. 

Design concept

Redefining touch interaction as more of a living organism than a piece of hidden technology.

Experiential qualities and related concepts

Affective, atmosphere, embodiment, exertion, immersion, hybrid, organic, performative, seductive.

Augmentation modality

Multimodal.

Technical options

Apple Quartz Composer, Ableton Live, Microsoft Kinect. 

Prototyping techniques

Wizard of Oz (e.g. person behind the fabric follows touch with flashlight), third person prototypes (animation and performance). 

Source

Kamila Staszczyszyn, Kuba Matyka, MELT
Link to Video

Entered by

Meike Remiger

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