Abstract
In this paper we adopt the theory of force dynamics in human cognition as a fundamental design principle for the development of mid-air musical interfaces. We argue that this principle can provide more intuitive user experiences when the interface does not provide direct haptic feedback, such as interfaces made with various ges-ture-tracking technologies. Grounded in five concepts from the theoretical literature on force dynamics in musical cognition, the paper presents a set of principles for interaction design focused on five force schemas: Path restraint, Containment restraint, Counter-force, Attraction, and Compulsion. We design and describe an initial set of examples that implement these principles using a Leap Motion sensor for gesture tracking and SuperCollider for interactive audio design. Finally, the paper presents a pilot experiment that provides initial insight into how users experience their interaction with the interface, including ratings of the interface’s intuitiveness and ability to provide musical inspiration.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Titel | Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression 2020 |
Antal sider | 6 |
Publikationsdato | 2020 |
Sider | 361-366 |
Status | Udgivet - 2020 |
Begivenhed | 20th International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression, NIME 2020 - Birmingham, Storbritannien Varighed: 21 jul. 2020 → 25 jul. 2020 |
Konference
Konference | 20th International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression, NIME 2020 |
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Land/Område | Storbritannien |
By | Birmingham |
Periode | 21/07/2020 → 25/07/2020 |
Navn | Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression |
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ISSN | 2220-4792 |
Bibliografisk note
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