Paper Info
Title
Exploring Interactions and Perceptions of Kinetic Wearables.
Abstract
Jewelry and accessories have long been objects for decorating the human body; however they remain static and non-interactive. This work explores opportunities for accessory-like kinetic wearables and their association with individual style. We developed Kino, a kinetic accessory system which enables both aesthetic and functional clothing-specific design possibilities. We engaged both fashion designers and every-day users to unpack envisioned use cases and perceptions of the system. Participants viewed the devices not as gadgets but as companions due to their close proximity to the body. They envisioned a wide range of usage scenarios, highlighting the complexity of mobility in relation to personal style. We observe how mobility offers opportunities for fluid representations of self, which is unachievable though static clothing and accessories. We also outline how personalized aesthetics is important for the meaning making of novel on-body devices.
Year
DOI
Venue
2017
10.1145/3064663.3064686
Conference on Designing Interactive Systems
Field
DocType
Citations 
Use case,Wearable computer,Clothing,Human–computer interaction,Engineering,Wearable technology,Meaning-making,Perception,Multimedia,Human body
Conference
6
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.49
15
7
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Cindy Hsin-Liu Kao117817.54
Deborah Ajilo2201.04
Oksana Anilionyte360.49
Artem Dementyev414810.97
Inrak Choi5796.05
Sean Follmer685356.83
Chris Schmandt71579270.80