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Touchbox: intriguing touch between strangers

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CHI EA '12: CHI '12 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems

Pages 1023 - 1026

https://doi.org/10.1145/2212776.2212376

Published: 05 May 2012 Publication History

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The Touchbox is about facilitating intriguing touch interaction between strangers. The Participants each wear a pair of headphones, and when they touch each others bare skin, they both hear a complex sound pattern. Previous (successful) work involved a skilled Performer and one Participant; the Touchbox was designed to be played by pairs of pristine Participants exploring the interaction situation on their own. It turned out that their interaction experiences were quite engaging albeit more varied in mood and character. The Touchbox illustrates a novel approach to embodied interaction design where social norms are transcended by means of daring and captivating interactions.

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CHI EA '12: CHI '12 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems

May 2012

2864 pages

ISBN:9781450310161

DOI:10.1145/2212776

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Joseph A. Konstan
University of Minnesota
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Ed H. Chi
Google
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Kristina Höök
Mobile Life at KTH

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