FoldWatch: Using Origami-Inspired Paper Prototypes to Explore the Extension of Output Space in Smartwatches
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2018
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Abstract
Smartwatches are highly portable, ubiquitous devices, allowing rich interaction at a small scale. However, the display size can hinder user engagement, limit information display, and presentation style. Most research focuses on exploring ways in which the interaction area of smartwatches can be extended, although this mainly entails simple fold-out displays or additional screens. Conversely, added weight and size can hinder the wearable experience. In response, we took inspiration from origami and explored the design space for new types of lightweight, highly foldable smartwatch, by developing complex paper-prototypes which demonstrate novel ways of extending screen space. We collected data on potential input and output interaction with complex folded smartwatch displays during workshops with expert and non-expert users, discovering application ideas and additional input/output functionality. These insights were used to produce and evaluate a concept video for the FoldWatch prototype.
Keywords
H.5.m. Information Interfaces and Presentation (e.g. HCI): Miscellaneous Smartwatches
Paper-prototyping
Origami
Wearables
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