Abstract
This paper presents an analysis of the presence and potential of a postphenomenology as a research method in human-computer interaction (HCI). Specifically, we introduce Rosenberger's method of variational cross-examination; an empirical approach that explores technological mediation through a critical comparison of multiple stabilities of a given technological artifact. With this outset, we revisit and analyze two existing HCI projects, a shape-changing bench and digitized sticky notes, and illustrate how a postphenomenological perspective may supplement these projects. Based on this analysis, we highlight the strengths and benefits of a postphenomenological approach to HCI research. Finally, we propose strategies for applying such an approach in future research.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 30th Australian Computer-Human Interaction Conference, OzCHI 2018 : OzCHI 2018 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Pages | 242-251 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-4503-6188-0 |
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| Publication status | Published - 4 Dec 2018 |
| Event | OzCHI 2018 - Melbourne, Australia Duration: 5 Dec 2018 → 7 Dec 2018 http://www.ozchi.org/2018/# |
Conference
| Conference | OzCHI 2018 |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Melbourne |
| Period | 05/12/2018 → 07/12/2018 |
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Keywords
- Comparative analysis
- Concrete tailoring
- Embodiment
- Habits
- Mediation theory
- Multistability
- Postphenomenology
- Remediation
- Roles
- Shape-changing interfaces