Designing interactive kinetic surfaces for everyday objects and environments

This research focuses on the topic of interactive surfaces, especially those which embody kinetic interactions. Through the research, I will provide a definition and a theoretical framework for Interactive Kinetic Surfaces. Following a research through design approach, I will explore the design space of the Interactive Kinetic Surfaces and set the guidelines for applying them to our daily lives. In terms of research implementations, I plan to develop Kinetic Tiles and Kinetic Bricks, modular construction units of the Interactive Kinetic Surface. By adopting Interactive Kinetic Surface into the objects and environments, not only designers but also users will be able to facilitate responsive, pliant, and self-evolving surfaces, which can be described as a living interface. The following is a brief summary of the ongoing research.