Abstract
Studies into gestural interfaces - and interfaces in general - typically focus on pragmatic or usability aspects (e.g., ease of use, learnability). Yet the merits of gesture-based interaction likely go beyond the purely pragmatic and impact a broader class of experiences, involving also qualities such as enjoyment, stimulation, and identification. The current study compared gesture-based interaction with device-based interaction, in terms of both their pragmatic and hedonic qualities. Two experiments were performed, one in a near-field context (mouse vs. gestures), and one in a far-field context (Wii vs. gestures). Results show that, whereas device-based interfaces generally scored higher on perceived performance, and the mouse scored higher on pragmatic quality, embodied interfaces (gesture-based interfaces, but also the Wii) scored higher in terms of hedonic quality and fun. A broader perspective on evaluating embodied interaction technologies can inform the design of such technologies and allow designers to tailor them to the appropriate application.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Gesture and Sign Language in Human-Computer Interaction and Embodied Communication - 9th International Gesture Workshop, GW 2011, Revised Selected Papers |
| Editors | E. Efthimiou, G. Kouroupetroglou, S.-E. Fotinea |
| Place of Publication | Berlin |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Pages | 36-47 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-642-34182-3 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783642341816 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 5 Nov 2012 |
| Event | 9th International Gesture Workshop, GW 2011 - Athens, Greece Duration: 25 May 2011 → 27 May 2011 |
Publication series
| Name | Lecture Notes in Computer Science |
|---|---|
| Volume | 7206 |
| ISSN (Print) | 0302-9743 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 1611-3349 |
| Name | Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence |
|---|---|
| Volume | 7206 |
| ISSN (Print) | 0302-9743 |
Conference
| Conference | 9th International Gesture Workshop, GW 2011 |
|---|---|
| Country | Greece |
| City | Athens |
| Period | 25/05/11 → 27/05/11 |
| Other | 9th International Gesture Workshop (GW 2011) |
Fingerprint
Keywords
- embodied interaction
- gesture-based interaction
- hedonic quality
- Interaction technologies
- pragmatic quality
- user experience
- user interfaces
Cite this
}
User experience of gesture based interfaces : A comparison with traditional interaction methods on pragmatic and hedonic qualities. / van Beurden, Maurice H.P.H.; IJsselsteijn, Wijnand A.; de Kort, Yvonne A.W.
Gesture and Sign Language in Human-Computer Interaction and Embodied Communication - 9th International Gesture Workshop, GW 2011, Revised Selected Papers. ed. / E. Efthimiou; G. Kouroupetroglou; S.-E. Fotinea. Berlin : Springer, 2012. p. 36-47 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; Vol. 7206), (Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence; Vol. 7206).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
TY - GEN
T1 - User experience of gesture based interfaces
T2 - A comparison with traditional interaction methods on pragmatic and hedonic qualities
AU - van Beurden, Maurice H.P.H.
AU - IJsselsteijn, Wijnand A.
AU - de Kort, Yvonne A.W.
PY - 2012/11/5
Y1 - 2012/11/5
N2 - Studies into gestural interfaces - and interfaces in general - typically focus on pragmatic or usability aspects (e.g., ease of use, learnability). Yet the merits of gesture-based interaction likely go beyond the purely pragmatic and impact a broader class of experiences, involving also qualities such as enjoyment, stimulation, and identification. The current study compared gesture-based interaction with device-based interaction, in terms of both their pragmatic and hedonic qualities. Two experiments were performed, one in a near-field context (mouse vs. gestures), and one in a far-field context (Wii vs. gestures). Results show that, whereas device-based interfaces generally scored higher on perceived performance, and the mouse scored higher on pragmatic quality, embodied interfaces (gesture-based interfaces, but also the Wii) scored higher in terms of hedonic quality and fun. A broader perspective on evaluating embodied interaction technologies can inform the design of such technologies and allow designers to tailor them to the appropriate application.
AB - Studies into gestural interfaces - and interfaces in general - typically focus on pragmatic or usability aspects (e.g., ease of use, learnability). Yet the merits of gesture-based interaction likely go beyond the purely pragmatic and impact a broader class of experiences, involving also qualities such as enjoyment, stimulation, and identification. The current study compared gesture-based interaction with device-based interaction, in terms of both their pragmatic and hedonic qualities. Two experiments were performed, one in a near-field context (mouse vs. gestures), and one in a far-field context (Wii vs. gestures). Results show that, whereas device-based interfaces generally scored higher on perceived performance, and the mouse scored higher on pragmatic quality, embodied interfaces (gesture-based interfaces, but also the Wii) scored higher in terms of hedonic quality and fun. A broader perspective on evaluating embodied interaction technologies can inform the design of such technologies and allow designers to tailor them to the appropriate application.
KW - embodied interaction
KW - gesture-based interaction
KW - hedonic quality
KW - Interaction technologies
KW - pragmatic quality
KW - user experience
KW - user interfaces
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84868133281&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/978-3-642-34182-3_4
DO - 10.1007/978-3-642-34182-3_4
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84868133281
SN - 9783642341816
T3 - Lecture Notes in Computer Science
SP - 36
EP - 47
BT - Gesture and Sign Language in Human-Computer Interaction and Embodied Communication - 9th International Gesture Workshop, GW 2011, Revised Selected Papers
A2 - Efthimiou, E.
A2 - Kouroupetroglou, G.
A2 - Fotinea, S.-E.
PB - Springer
CY - Berlin
ER -