Exploration Human Traces for Interface Design at Werksviertel

The aim of this study is to research on the metaphoric meaning of traces as interface design tool. As part of the thesis, you will explore different human traces, how people understand them and what they relate to them. Lastly, the goal is to test at least of your design in combination with the honeypot effect. The last study could be in from of a treasure hunt or similar. For further information, feel free to contact me.

Tasks:

• Analysing the metaphoric meaning of traces in interface design.
• Prototyping examples.
• Iterative refinement and user testing.

Requirements:

• Basic knowledge about user experience design.
• Ambition to delve into hardware prototyping.

Suggested Reading:

• Hirsche et al. "Affordances Based on Traces of Use in Urban Environments." 2020.
• Robbins et al. "Traces as an Approach to Design for Focal Things and Practices." 2016.
• Wenn-Chieh Tsai, Daniel Orth, and Elise van den Hoven. "Designing Memory Probes to Inform Dialogue." 2017.