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Lo-fi prototyping to design interactive-tabletop applications for children

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Phyllis Francois,

Amanda CarrAuthors Info & Claims

IDC '10: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children

Pages 138 - 146

https://doi.org/10.1145/1810543.1810559

Published: 09 June 2010 Publication History

Abstract

Interactive tabletops are an exiting new platform for supporting children's collaboration. With design guidelines and standardized interaction principles still immature, there is a considerable need for iterative prototyping to define the task and interface. Lo-fi prototypes---using cardboard, paper, etc.---are easy to develop, flexible to adjust during design sessions, and intuitive for users to manipulate. Using them can be a valuable step in designing tabletop applications.

In this paper, we detail the design process of two tabletop applications, concentrating on the role of lo-fi prototyping. TransTime is a pattern game for 5--6 year olds to engage how time progresses. OurSpace is a design tool for 7--9 year olds to arrange desks and assign seats for students in their classroom. By comparing the experiences, we arrive at a better understanding of the benefits, challenges, and limits of using lo-fi prototypes to design interactive-tabletop applications for children.

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Lo-fi prototyping to design interactive-tabletop applications for children
1. Human-centered computing
  1. Interaction design
    1. Interaction design process and methods
      1. User centered design

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IDC '10: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children

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DOI:10.1145/1810543

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