Embodied Interactions for Spatial Design Ideation: Symbolic, Geometric, and Tangible Approaches

Computer interfaces are evolving from mere aids for number crunching into active partners in creative processes such as art and design. This is, to a great extent, the result of mass availability of new interaction technology such as depth sensing, sensor integration in mobile devices, and increasing computational power. We are now witnessing the emergence of maker culture that can elevate art and design beyond the purview of enterprises and professionals such as trained engineers and artists. Materializing this transformation is not trivial; everyone has ideas but only a select few can bring them to reality. The challenge is the recognition and the subsequent interpretation of human actions into design intent.

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Year

2015

Author dc:creator

• VINAYAK, FNU

Contributors dc:contributor

• Karthik Ramani
• David Ebert
• Jitesh Panchal
• Niklas Elmqvist

• computer-aided design
• creative idea generation
• human-computer interaction
• mid-air interactions
• product design
• tangible interactions

Repository record dc:identifier

https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_dissertations/1325

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:docs.lib.purdue.edu:open_access_dissertations-2541