Better Use of Battery, Better Life Quality: Effects on the Digital Ecological Footprint through Chromatic Interface Design
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Abstract
Most of the internet we use is powered by fossil fuels. If we want a sustainable internet for better life quality in the future, we must design digital products with awareness of carbon emissions. The tool we propose operates within ecological limits and based on the availability of renewable energy produced domestically. This aspect contributes to reducing the necessary energy consumption. In this article, we will focus on the importance of chromatic choice in interface design. We will later expand the study to the impact of other interface elements, such as images, graphics, and animations. We applied these guidelines on the design of a new tab browser plug-in tool designed with awareness of carbon emissions – Bettery. The tool operates on three energy availability modes. Each energy state corresponds to a distinct interface design configuration. Real-time energy availability is calculated based on three variables: carbon intensity, device battery percentage, and internet connection type. Future energy availability depends largely on carbon intensity prediction, information available 48 hours in advance.
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IMXw '23: ACM International Conference on Interactive Media Experiences Workshops
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