Kate Bauer

The kinds of interaction I like the most has to do with the communication between people. All those subtle motions and gestures that in and of themself mean nothing, however as a whole, people has assigned meaning to them. These kinds of interactions are lost (and perhaps can be replaced) inside the world of electronic communication.

For example, you meet someone and shake their hand. It signifies some kind of agreement, or can just be a polite “how do you do?” A thumbs up, knod of the head, or a wave all have separate meaning and convey information in the most basic way. There have been ways of replicating this kind of interaction within the mobile and computer environment (think: smiley faces for IM.) However, it is not the same kind of interaction.

In terms of object-person interactions, I always have enjoyed the sound of a glass bottle when the top is first opened. It gives a direct and simple feedback (and is especially meaningful when I am very thirsty!)