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Form and the computational object

2005; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 16; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/14626260500147736

1744-3806

Ramia Mazé, Johan Redström,

Architecture and Computational Design

Abstract In Interaction Design, we are presented with an opportunity to return to the designed object as a subject of enquiry with a new perspective. We suggest a reconsideration of form as the starting point for developing a deep under standing of computational things and an approach to dealing with their inherent complexity. Understanding the object as composed of both spatial and temporal form, we can use materials to design a 'surface' for experience that extends beyond the three-dimensional object. Presenting both theoretical considerations and design examples, we discuss the potentials of a new perspective on form as a basis for design research and education. Keywords: interaction designdesign researchdesign theorydesign methodsformmaterialaesthetics Acknowledgements The Information Deliverer was made by Lars Hallnäs, Johan Redström and Linda Worbin from the PLAY studio of the Interactive Institute in collaboration with the School of Textiles at the University College of Borås and the Borås Art Museum. The Interactive Pillows were made by Christina von Dorrien from Carmen Systems, Patricija Jaksetic, Maria Redström and Erik Wistrand from Newmad Technologies, and by Johan Redström and Linda Worbin. The Sonic City roject team includes Lalya Gaye from Future Applications Lab, Viktoria Institute, Margot Jacobs and Ramia Mazé from the PLAY studio, and Daniel Skoglund from 8Tunnel2. Tejp s a project by Margot Jacobs and Lalya Gaye. The PLAY studio has received funding for this research from VINNOVA, the Swedish Agency for Innovation Systems, through the Emotional Broadband, the Textiles and Computational Technology, and the Mundane Informatics projects, and by the EU Disappearing Computer initiative through the Smart-Its project.