Date of Award
January 2015
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
First Advisor
Karthik Ramani
Committee Member 1
David Ebert
Committee Member 2
Jitesh Panchal
Committee Member 3
Niklas Elmqvist
Abstract
Computer interfaces are evolving from mere aids for number crunching into active partners in creative processes such as art and design. This is, to a great extent, the result of mass availability of new interaction technology such as depth sensing, sensor integration in mobile devices, and increasing computational power. We are now witnessing the emergence of maker culture that can elevate art and design beyond the purview of enterprises and professionals such as trained engineers and artists. Materializing this transformation is not trivial; everyone has ideas but only a select few can bring them to reality. The challenge is the recognition and the subsequent interpretation of human actions into design intent.
Recommended Citation
VINAYAK, FNU, "Embodied Interactions for Spatial Design Ideation: Symbolic, Geometric, and Tangible Approaches" (2015). Open Access Dissertations. 1325.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_dissertations/1325