Designing an iPad prototype for collaborative brainstorming
1. Designing an iPad prototype
for collaborative
brainstorming
Oleksandr Lobunets, Nils Jeners
Mensch & Computer 2010, WS Interaktive Displays im Kontext kollaborativer Arbeit
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2. Brainstorming
... a systematic effort and disciplined practice to produce ideas in
a group (as formalized in 1941 by Alex Osborne)
Michalko, M.: Thinkertoys. 2nd Edition. Ten Speed Press, Berkley, Toronto, 2006
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3. Brainstorming
• Environment should encourage imaginative
thoughts and ideas
• Discipline: no suppression, careful capturing
& further analysis
• Fun factor as a moving force of imagination*
*Blythe, M. et al.: Funology: from usability to enjoyment. Google Books, 2003
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5. Brainstorming
But how to:
• feel the encouraging environment?
• generate ideas without conflicts?
• have all ideas captured for the later review?
• have fun collaborating?
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6. ideaPitch*
*Jeners, N.; Prinz, W.: IdeaPitch – A tool for spatial notes. Proceedings of eCSCW, 2009
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7. ideaPitch
Extending devices infrastructure
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8. iPad
• 9.7’’ Multi-Touch display
• 0.68 - 0.73 kg weight
• 1.0 Hz CPU
• Connectivity (WiFI, 3G, BT)
• Sensors (Compass,
Location, Accelerometer)
• Familiar SDK
...looks as a great platform for prototyping
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