The Multiple Layers of Materiality

Verena Fuchsberger, Martin Murer, Daniela Wurhofer, Thomas Meneweger, Katja Neureiter, Alexander Meschtscherjakov, Manfred Tscheligi

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Abstract

This is a work-in-progress, in which we theoretically reflect on notions of materiality from Interaction Design research and the scientific field of textual studies to discuss what it means to work with digital materials, and what their materiality is. We found that several notions entail a layered concept of materiality. We will discuss the "ontological immateriality" of the digital and the "phenomenological materiality" that emerges through interaction. Thus, design is necessarily engaged with combining materials and experiencing the materialities that emerge from the interactive artifact.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2014 Companion Publication on Designing Interactive Systems
Place of PublicationNew York, NY, USA
PublisherACM
Pages73-76
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)978-1-4503-2903-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

Publication series

NameDIS Companion '14
PublisherACM

Keywords

  • interaction design
  • materiality
  • materials
  • textual studies

Fields of Science and Technology Classification 2012

  • 102 Computer Sciences
  • 509 Other Social Sciences
  • 605 Other Humanities

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