Speaker: Wendy Ju, Center for Design Research, Stanford University

Date: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 4:30-5:30p

Location: 301 College Avenue, Seminar Room

Abstract -

As computer technology starts to break away from our desktops to infiltrate the rest of our lives, it will be increasingly necessary to develop ways of interacting with computers that are implicit, that do not require the user's undivided attention to operate.

The design of implicit interactions present some serious challenges to traditional HCI methodologies, particularly for evaluation. However, the increasing prevalence of smart products, embedded technologies and ubiquitous computing demands that we develop criteria to help address common design pitfalls in the implicit interaction arena. This talk examines how shortcomings in the psychological models of attention impact implicit interaction design, and discuss the difficulties of evaluating interactions that are effectively invisible. Several proposals for remedies and workarounds for the obstacles hindering implicit interaction design will be examined at length.

Bio -

Wendy Ju is a PhD candidate at the Center for Design Research at Stanford University. She holds a Master?s degree in Media Arts and Sciences from the MIT Media Lab, and an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.

Wendy?s research interests lie in the application of emerging technology into physical domains. Her multi-disciplinary work encompasses a variety of research methodologies, including design research, human computer interaction design, and experimental studies. Her work has been exhibited at the Los Angeles Convention Center and the Boston Museum of Science.

At Stanford, Wendy has the pleasure of working under the guidance of Larry Leifer, Terry Winograd, and Clifford Nass. Their diverse perspectives and backgrounds have provided a broad base for Wendy?s research into the realm of implicit interactions in interactive spaces.

If you would like to meet with Wendy during her visit, please contact Anat Nidar-Levi.


For more information please contact Jofish Kaye.