Lena Kühn
IT University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Charlotte Hermann
IT University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Laurens Boer
IT University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Download articlePublished in: SHI 2019. Proceedings of the 17th Scandinavian Conference on Health Informatics, November 12-13, 2019, Oslo, Norway
Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings 161:5, p. 24-29
Published: 2019-11-07
ISBN: 978-91-7929-957-6
ISSN: 1650-3686 (print), 1650-3740 (online)
The increasing excessive, automated or unaware use of smartphones calls for a better understanding and design of ‘mindful’ interactions with this device. In this 2-week study with 11 participants we focus on the influence of the operating system’s interface in inviting for ‘mindful’ or ‘mindless’ interactions. Patterns of smartphone use were studied with a standard interface for the first week, and a reconfigured interface for the second week - the reconfigured interface being designed for more intentional use. Based on the study results we formulate a set of 5 design research themes for mindful interaction, and illustrate them in a conceptual proposal.
Mindful interaction, mobile technology, interaction design, human computer interaction, user friendliness.