Deformable Interactions to Improve the Usability of Handheld Mobile Devices
Alexander Keith Eady · 2019
Handheld mobile device use is dominated by touch interfaces; keyboards and other physical inputs are disappearing. In parallel, there is a trend towards more sophisticated devices supporting complex use. While touch devices are usable, the user experience is not optimal for all people or across all tasks. Augmenting touch devices with deformable interactions can support usability. I identify open research questions: how to pair deformation and touch, what are design questions for augmented devices, and what benefits they can provide to people? I outline work to date, highlighting a deformable mobile phone case.