Laina: Dynamic Data Physicalization for Slow Exercising Feedback

Daphne Menheere, Evianne van Hartingsveldt, Mads Birkebæk, Steven Vos, Carine Lallemand
2021 Designing Interactive Systems Conference 2021  
The increased popularity of recreational sports, like running, led to the development of numerous technologies supporting people in their training. However, in their current form and interaction, these take a rather standardized approach focusing on quantified data tracking displayed through screens or audio. In this paper, we explore how dynamic data physicalization through a shapechanging interface can open the design space of exercise feedback. Relying on an expert study on the aesthetics of
more » ... interaction (N=23), we designed Laina, a shape-changing art piece presenting physicalized running data through a slow feedback mechanism. We deployed Laina at 3 participant's home, during a series of 3-weeks field studies. Results show that Laina allows for deep reflection, anticipation and exploration of running behavior. The aim of our paper is to provide insights on the use of slow feedback mechanisms for exercise-related products, through the design of a dynamic data physicalization artefact. CCS CONCEPTS • Human-centered computing → Human computer interaction (HCI); Interaction devices.
doi:10.1145/3461778.3462041 fatcat:szqzhlilajcoviesq2t5fn42yu