Hirskyj-Douglas, I. (2023) Systematic iterative design of interactive devices for animals: guidance and reflections. Interaction Studies, 24(2), pp. 225-256. (doi: 10.1075/is.22045.hir)
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Abstract
The numerous systems designed to facilitate animals’ use of computers often are specific to the animals involved, their unique context, and the applications – enrichment among them. Hence, several development methods have arisen in parallel, largely transposed from the human-computer interaction (HCI) domain. In light of that prior work, the paper presents a step-by-step guide for iteratively designing and constructing interactive computers for animals, informed by the rich history of HCI yet applying animal-centred principles, to enrich animal-computer interaction. For each stage in the iterative design (requirements, ideation, prototyping, and testing), the author reflects on real-world experience of building interactive devices for various animals. The paper concludes with overarching considerations vital for future practice of developing interactive computers for animals. Thus, it serves as a valuable reference and information source for researchers designing novel computer systems for animals.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Hirskyj-Douglas, Dr Ilyena |
| Authors: | Hirskyj-Douglas, I. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science |
| Journal Name: | Interaction Studies |
| Publisher: | John Benjamins Publishing |
| ISSN: | 1572-0373 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1572-0381 |
| Published Online: | 03 November 2023 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2023 John Benjamins Publishing Company |
| First Published: | First published in Interaction Studies 24(2):225-256 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons license |
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