Tabletop surfaces are a new and growing medium of interaction. They allow people to directly engage and become a part of an interaction, which causes much excitement for both designer and participant.
This project is an exploration into learning what causes excitement and engagement for participants in a tabletop environment.
- The nature of touch is very compelling and people are immediately attracted to it
- Large touch surfaces allow people to explore the technology and share what they've learned with others
- Prototyping with new technologies can allow a designer to share insights for design with the team
- When designing to help explore an abstract concept, it is helpful to define metrics and definitions to share with outside design teams
- Allow extra time in the schedule when trying to design and implement for a new medium