Informing Early Design Via Crowd-based Co-creation

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: Customer inputs in the early stages of design can potentially lead to completely new outlooks in concept generation. We propose crowd-based co-creation as a means to this end. Our main idea is to think of the customer as a source of initial...

HandiMate: Create and Animate using everyday objects

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: The combination of technological progress and a growing interest in design has promoted the prevalence of DIY (Do It Yourself) and craft activities. In a similar spirit, we introduce HandiMate, a platform that makes it easier to fabricate and animate...

Heat-Passing Framework for Robust Interpretation of Data in Networks

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: Researchers are regularly interested in interpreting the multipartite structure of data entities according to their functional relationships. Data is often heterogeneous with intricately hidden inner structure. With limited prior knowledge, researchers are...

TIMMi: Finger-worn Textile Input Device with Multimodal Sensing in Mobile Interaction

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: We introduce TIMMi, a textile input device for mobile interactions. TIMMi is worn on the index finger to provide a multimodal sensing input metaphor. The prototype is fabricated on a single layer of textile where the conductive silicone rubber is painted and...

SOFTii: Soft Tangible Interface for Continuous Control of Virtual Objects with Pressure-based Input

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: We present SOFTii, a flexible input system for topography design and continuous control via external force. Our intent is to provide a tactile metaphor for pressure-based surface input. In this study, two prototypes of SOFTii have been fabricated: (a) The...