Technology Individuation: The Foibles of Augmented Everyday Objects
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Paper defines technology individuation as how everyday augmented objects develop unique purpose and personal meaning over time. Evidence comes from three deployed systems: a GPS-based Whereabouts Clock trialed with five families for 4–9 weeks, an emergency-care pendant studied with 1–3 year users, and a messaging kettle plus tea-box pair used by mother–daughter pairs (one pairing lasts almost two years). Analysis shows objects get orchestrated in place, require ongoing effort to sustain, and gain intimate, identity-linked roles.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Introduction to study
- 2:12Concept of technology individuation
- 3:59Case studies overview
- 6:06Aspects of individuation
- 9:44Sustained use over time
- 10:47Why technology individuation matters
- 12:35Design implications for IoT
- 13:20Conclusion and thanks
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