A SCIENCE OF INTERACTION - A Multidimensional Canvas

Robert Spence

2008

Abstract

A recently proposed search for a science of interaction will involve the creation of a multidimensional canvas composed of many features: complex perceptual and cognitive processes, the many approaches to interaction design, the many models of interaction and the vast range of interaction modalities. In any attempt to meet this challenge this paper urges emphasis on precise definitions, especially for visualization and interaction, and reports the results of an exploratory study.

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Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Spence R. (2008). A SCIENCE OF INTERACTION - A Multidimensional Canvas . In Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 1: GRAPP, (VISIGRAPP 2008) ISBN 978-989-8111-20-3, pages 415-418. DOI: 10.5220/0001099604150418

in Bibtex Style

@conference{grapp08,
author={Robert Spence},
title={A SCIENCE OF INTERACTION - A Multidimensional Canvas},
booktitle={Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 1: GRAPP, (VISIGRAPP 2008)},
year={2008},
pages={415-418},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0001099604150418},
isbn={978-989-8111-20-3},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications - Volume 1: GRAPP, (VISIGRAPP 2008)
TI - A SCIENCE OF INTERACTION - A Multidimensional Canvas
SN - 978-989-8111-20-3
AU - Spence R.
PY - 2008
SP - 415
EP - 418
DO - 10.5220/0001099604150418