Framework DIMETA: Princípios para o Design de Interação de aplicações para Mesas Tangíveis.

Abstract

Tangible tabletop allows natural and social forms of interaction. The table’s surface space is suitable for collaborative applications and uses human abilities to understand and manipulate physical objects. This thesis aims to propose a framework with principles for the interaction design of applications for tangible tabletops. Using the methodology of Research through Design it was developed: (a) a theoretical back- ground related to interaction design and tangible tabletops, with its state-of-the-art, implementation technologies (b) a discussion between the vision of specialists and the market reality about this device; and (c) cycles of experiments with the use of the tangible tabletop that provided opportunities for discussions from theoretical knowledge to practice. Thus, the contribution is the construction of design guidelines that consider the characteristics of this device, its interface, potential, and limitations, being an aid tool for developers and interaction designers.