Abstract
A diary provides a useful means to express inner thoughts and record experiences of past events. In re-readings, it also provides a resource for reflection, allowing us to re-experience, brood over or even shed the thoughts and feelings we've associated with events or people. To expand on the ways in which we creatively engage in diary-keeping, we have designed an affective diary that captures some of the physical, bodily aspects of experiences and emotions - what we refer to as "affective body memorabilia". The affective diary assembles sensor data, captured from the user and uploaded via their mobile phone, to form an ambiguous, abstract colourful body shape. With a range of other materials from the mobile phone, such as text and MMS messages, photographs, etc., these shapes are made available to the user. Combining these materials, the diary is designed to invite reflection and to allow the user to piece together their own stories.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | CHI'06 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems, CHI EA'06 |
Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery |
Pages | 1037-1042 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 1595932984, 9781595932983 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Apr 2006 |
Event | Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, CHI EA 2006 - Montreal, QC, Canada Duration: 22 Apr 2006 → 27 Apr 2006 |
Conference
Conference | Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, CHI EA 2006 |
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Country/Territory | Canada |
City | Montreal, QC |
Period | 22/04/06 → 27/04/06 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- Affective interaction
- Emotional computing
- Interactive design
- Mobile applications
- Social factors