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The Magic Sock Drawer project

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CHI EA '11: CHI '11 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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https://doi.org/10.1145/1979742.1979613

Published: 07 May 2011 Publication History

Abstract

In this paper we describe the design of a intimate communication system, the Magic Sock Drawer. The system allows close friends to send drawn or typed digital notes to one another which are then automatically printed at the other end. The system allows us to investigate a number of design decisions that will have an impact on how communication systems create feelings of closeness between remote partners. The four design concepts explored include 1-to-1 communication, personalization, tangibility and location. We present the results of a 6-week pilot study using the system and the impact it has had on the study participants' relationship.

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CHI EA '11: CHI '11 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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ISBN:9781450302685

DOI:10.1145/1979742

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Desney Tan
Microsoft Research
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