A Geometria Descritiva (GD) tem por objetivo o estudo e a compreensão de objetos no espaço tridimensional (3D) a partir de suas representações bidimensionais (2D) em um ou mais planos, e vice-versa. No ensino tradicional da GD, os alunos têm dificuldade em transpor a barreira de ordem cognitiva criada no processo de abstração necessário para a compreensão da relação entre as representações bidimensionais e sua correspondência com o objeto tridimensional. A Computação Gráfica e o Design de Interação têm o potencial tecnológico de auxiliar na transposição desta barreira e contribuir para o estudo da Geometria Descritiva melhorando a compreensão espacial. Através do Design de Interação com foco na usabilidade, é possível projetar uma interface para um software de ensino de Geometria Descritiva que relacione as operações nos ambientes 2D e 3D de maneira biunívoca e interativa(em tempo real), compatível com o modo de trabalho gráfico da Geometria Descritiva e suas operações realizadas pelos alunos com o auxílio de instrumentos convencionais do desenho, utilizando para isto a Computação Gráfica. O Objetivo deste trabalho é desenvolver a interface bidimensional do software para o ensino da Geometria Descritiva HyperCAL3D de maneira a permitir a interatividade, mostrando em tempo real as operações descritivas que podem ser feitas tanto no modelo 3D como nas suas representações 2D, sendo visualizadas em ambos ambientes (3D e 2D) simultaneamente para contribuir para o estudo da Geometria Descritiva. Para o desenvolvimento da interface foram investigados os conceitos utilizados na disciplina e os requisitos dos usuários. Foram analisadas as operações realizadas no software, os softwares similares e os modelos conceituais utilizados nas interfaces. Após as intervenções feitas na estrutura de classes e a mudança nas funcionalidades existentes o software foi avaliado por especialistas e pelos usuários (experientes e novatos) em termos de usabilidade. Em uma das avaliações feitas, foi utilizada uma escala S.U.S., onde os usuários classificaram a nova interface como excelente, alcançando 85,41 pontos, bem acima dos 68 pontos de média da escala. / Descriptive Geometry (GD) aims to study and understand objects in three-dimensional space (3D) from their two-dimensional representations (2D) in one or more planes, and vice versa. In traditional GD teaching, students have difficulty transposing the cognitive barrier created in the process of abstraction necessary for understanding the relationship between two-dimensional representations and their correspondence with the three-dimensional object. Computer Graphics and Interaction Design have the technological potential to help transpose this barrier and contribute to the study of Descriptive Geometry in order to improving spatial comprehension. Through Interaction Design with a focus on usability, it is possible to design an interface for Descriptive Geometry teaching software that relates operations in 2D and 3D environments in a biunivocal and interactive (real-time) way, compatible with the graphical work mode of Descriptive Geometry and its operations performed by the students with the aid of conventional instruments of drawing, using for this the Computer Graphics. The objective of this work is to develop the two-dimensional interface of the software HyperCAL3D for the teaching of Descriptive Geometry in order to allow interactivity, showing in real time the descriptive operations that can be done both in the 3D model and in its 2D representations, being visualized in both Environments (3D and 2D) simultaneously to contribute to the study of Descriptive Geometry. For the development of the interface we investigated the concepts used in the discipline and the requirements of the users. The operations performed in the software, the similar software and the conceptual models used in the interfaces were analyzed. After the interventions made in the class structure and the change in the existing functionalities the software was evaluated by experts and users (experienced and novice) in terms of usability. In one of the evaluations made, the S.U.S. scale was used, where users rated the new interface as excellent, reaching 85.41 points, well above the 68 average points of the scale.

Set in the relatively new and fast developing field of investigation known as Internet of Things (IoT), this research starts by looking at the lack of critical and conceptual reflection on the area. With a main research question that challenges the underlying concepts of the IoT, the study develops a performative design framework to critique the field of investigation. The main corpus consists of: 1. speculative inquiry into the ontological dualisms of ‘objects’ and ‘things’ and the emerging social dimension of humans and non-humans; 2. the identification of an ontological-performative model based on the idea of Props; 3. the entanglement of theory and practice to construct a performative design framework, called the Internet of Props, which includes: an enabling platform (Smarter Planet Lab) and a set of design strategies (Transactional Props) to demonstrate and evaluate this model and framework; 4. a combined-evaluation conversational analysis methodology that assesses the performativity of the setting and the Props, through linguistic and socio-behavioural studies. Inspired by the concepts of ontological theatre, the entanglement of humans and non-humans, and the Internet of People; the IoT is imagined and performed in a theory-driven, practice-based investigation of the Internet of Props, which aims to bring new theoretical and practical knowledge for the future of the IoT.

Esta pesquisa traz um panorama do mercado jornalístico para tablet. Classifica as variações de publicações digitais. Mostra os hábitos de leitura em dispositivos móveis e as formas de negócios. Apresenta como o designer se posiciona nesse fluxo de trabalho. Analisa o caso do jornal O Globo, que, com produtos impressos e digitais, proporcionou entrevistas com designers de diversas mídias. Ainda há a análise de O Globo a Mais, revista exclusivamente digital.

A presente pesquisa objetiva propor uma metodologia que oriente o design de interface de ambiente virtual centrado no usuário que seja sistematizada como processo de desenvolvimento de produto, com princípios de design de interação e considerando aspectos de usabilidade e ergonomia, de modo a favorecer o trabalho do usuário, permitindo a apropriação do conteúdo e a execução das tarefas através das funcionalidades do sistema. Para consecução do trabalho foram investigados: os Elementos da Experiência do Usuário; as ferramentas de processo de desenvolvimento de produto; as técnicas da Engenharia de Software e os conceitos do Design de Interação. A combinação desses estudos deu origem à metodologia proposta nesta pesquisa. Destaca-se que essa metodologia integra a técnica do desdobramento da função qualidade (quality function deployment) a estudos usualmente adotados para o design de interface gráfica. Dessa forma, garantiu-se que as heurísticas de usabilidade encontrassem forte embasamento científico e que os requisitos técnicos refletissem as reais necessidades do usuário. O uso dessa ferramentas de projeto de produto garante, ainda, que a qualidade seja mantida em todas as etapas de design da interface. A aplicabilidade da metodologia foi verificada mediante o projeto de interface do módulo do desenvolvedor (professor/instrutor) do HyperCAL online. / This research aims to propose a methodology to guide the user-centered interface design of virtual environment that is systematized as product development process, with interaction design principles and considering aspects of usability and ergonomics, in order to promote the user's work, allowing the appropriation of content and execution of the tasks through system functionality. To achieve the study were investigated: the Elements of User Experience; the tools of product development process, the techniques of Software Engineering, and the concepts of Interaction Design. The combination of these studies gave rise to the methodology proposed in this research. It is noteworthy that this approach integrates the technique of quality function deployment for studies usually adopted for the interface graphical design. Thus, it was ensured that the usability heuristics had strong scientific basis and that the technical requirements reflect the real needs of the user. Using these tools of product design also guarantees that the quality is maintained at all stages of interface design. The applicability of the methodology was verified through the interface design of the developer's module (professor/instructor) of HyperCAL online.

Este trabalho tem por objetivo estabelecer requisitos para o desenvolvimento de projeto de interfaces para Objetos de Aprendizagem para Educação a Distância (EaD) fundamentados nos princípios do Design de Interação e na Motivação. Para isto, foram investigados: conceitos que envolvem EaD, Objetos de Aprendizagem, Design Instrucional, bem como as metodologias que compreendem o seu desenvolvimento; princípios de Design de Interação que devem ser levados em consideração no desenvolvimento da Interface Gráfica do Usuário; motivação aplicada no Design de Interação de Objetos de Aprendizagem para EaD. Baseados nesta investigação, foram estabelecidos critérios de avaliação de Objetos de Aprendizagem utilizados em EaD, de acordo com os princípios do Design de Interação e Motivação. A partir da relação estabelecida entre as análises de metodologias, trabalho dos projetistas e princípios do Design de Interação e Motivação, formularam-se os requisitos para o desenvolvimento de projeto de interfaces para Objetos de Aprendizagem para EaD fundamentados nos princípios do Design de Interação e na Motivação. / This study aims to establish requirements for the development of interface design for Learning Objects for distance education based on the principles of Interaction Design and Motivation. For this were investigated: concepts that involve distance education, Learning Objects, Instructional Design and the methodologies involving its development, principles of interaction design that must be taken into consideration in the development of Graphical User Interface; motivation applied in Design Interaction of Learning Objects for distance education. Based on that research were established evaluation criteria of learning objects used in distance education in accordance with the principles of Interaction Design and Motivation. From the relationship established between the analysis of methodologies, work of designers and principles of Interaction Design and Motivation are settled the requirements for the development of interface design for Learning Objects for distance education based on the principles of Interaction Design and Motivation.

Current research is underdeveloped regarding the application and development of interactive technology in instructed physical training. This includes the lack of training tools and methods targeting body awareness. Underdeveloped body awareness leads to a lack of self-confidence and the lack to relate to oneself emotionally, mentally and/or physically, as well as the inability to relate oneself to the external world. Therefore further research in this area is strongly required. Accordingly, this thesis deals with the questions of what types of body awareness can be designed for in a physical training context as well as how to influence the identified types through interactive technology. Reducing the thesis’ scope, the applied research concentrated on the physical training of equestrian vaulting. Therefore, a research through design approach was applied in combination with a selection of embodied interaction methods. In total, two epochés, two bodystorming workshops, two experienced prototyping sessions, one expert interview and one pilot study were conducted by focusing on an explorative, qualitative approach while putting high emphasize on the user involvement. Through the iterative development, the effect of neuromuscular biofeedback on body awareness was tested and discussed on a superficial level as one example of how interactive technology could influence body awareness. Overall, results identified various types of and issues with body awareness that re-occurred throughout different training situations and for which the integration of interactive technology could be beneficial. These results further lead to design implications for and insights about the design of interactive technology aiming at supporting the training of the identified body awareness issues.

abstract: According to the ADA (American Diabetes Association), diabetes mellitus is one of the chronic diseases with the highest mortality rate. In the US, 25 million are known diabetics, which may double in the next decade, and another seven million are undiagnosed. Among these patients, older adults are a very special group with varying physical capabilities, cognitive functions and life expectancies. Because they run an increased risk for geriatric conditions, Type 2 diabetes treatments for them must be both realistic and systematic. In fact, some researchers have explored older adults’ experiences of diabetes, and how they manage their diabetes with new technological devices. However, little research has focused on their emotional experiences of medical treatment technology, such as mobile applications, tablets, and websites for geriatric diabetes. This study will address both elderly people's experiences and reactions to devices and their children's awareness of diabetes. It aims to find out how to improve the diabetes treatment and create a systematic diabetes mobile application that combines self-initiated and assisted care together. / Dissertation/Thesis / Masters Thesis Design 2017

Esta pesquisa traz um panorama do mercado jornalístico para tablet. Classifica as variações de publicações digitais. Mostra os hábitos de leitura em dispositivos móveis e as formas de negócios. Apresenta como o designer se posiciona nesse fluxo de trabalho. Analisa o caso do jornal O Globo, que, com produtos impressos e digitais, proporcionou entrevistas com designers de diversas mídias. Ainda há a análise de O Globo a Mais, revista exclusivamente digital.

A Geometria Descritiva (GD) tem por objetivo o estudo e a compreensão de objetos no espaço tridimensional (3D) a partir de suas representações bidimensionais (2D) em um ou mais planos, e vice-versa. No ensino tradicional da GD, os alunos têm dificuldade em transpor a barreira de ordem cognitiva criada no processo de abstração necessário para a compreensão da relação entre as representações bidimensionais e sua correspondência com o objeto tridimensional. A Computação Gráfica e o Design de Interação têm o potencial tecnológico de auxiliar na transposição desta barreira e contribuir para o estudo da Geometria Descritiva melhorando a compreensão espacial. Através do Design de Interação com foco na usabilidade, é possível projetar uma interface para um software de ensino de Geometria Descritiva que relacione as operações nos ambientes 2D e 3D de maneira biunívoca e interativa(em tempo real), compatível com o modo de trabalho gráfico da Geometria Descritiva e suas operações realizadas pelos alunos com o auxílio de instrumentos convencionais do desenho, utilizando para isto a Computação Gráfica. O Objetivo deste trabalho é desenvolver a interface bidimensional do software para o ensino da Geometria Descritiva HyperCAL3D de maneira a permitir a interatividade, mostrando em tempo real as operações descritivas que podem ser feitas tanto no modelo 3D como nas suas representações 2D, sendo visualizadas em ambos ambientes (3D e 2D) simultaneamente para contribuir para o estudo da Geometria Descritiva. Para o desenvolvimento da interface foram investigados os conceitos utilizados na disciplina e os requisitos dos usuários. Foram analisadas as operações realizadas no software, os softwares similares e os modelos conceituais utilizados nas interfaces. Após as intervenções feitas na estrutura de classes e a mudança nas funcionalidades existentes o software foi avaliado por especialistas e pelos usuários (experientes e novatos) em termos de usabilidade. Em uma das avaliações feitas, foi utilizada uma escala S.U.S., onde os usuários classificaram a nova interface como excelente, alcançando 85,41 pontos, bem acima dos 68 pontos de média da escala. / Descriptive Geometry (GD) aims to study and understand objects in three-dimensional space (3D) from their two-dimensional representations (2D) in one or more planes, and vice versa. In traditional GD teaching, students have difficulty transposing the cognitive barrier created in the process of abstraction necessary for understanding the relationship between two-dimensional representations and their correspondence with the three-dimensional object. Computer Graphics and Interaction Design have the technological potential to help transpose this barrier and contribute to the study of Descriptive Geometry in order to improving spatial comprehension. Through Interaction Design with a focus on usability, it is possible to design an interface for Descriptive Geometry teaching software that relates operations in 2D and 3D environments in a biunivocal and interactive (real-time) way, compatible with the graphical work mode of Descriptive Geometry and its operations performed by the students with the aid of conventional instruments of drawing, using for this the Computer Graphics. The objective of this work is to develop the two-dimensional interface of the software HyperCAL3D for the teaching of Descriptive Geometry in order to allow interactivity, showing in real time the descriptive operations that can be done both in the 3D model and in its 2D representations, being visualized in both Environments (3D and 2D) simultaneously to contribute to the study of Descriptive Geometry. For the development of the interface we investigated the concepts used in the discipline and the requirements of the users. The operations performed in the software, the similar software and the conceptual models used in the interfaces were analyzed. After the interventions made in the class structure and the change in the existing functionalities the software was evaluated by experts and users (experienced and novice) in terms of usability. In one of the evaluations made, the S.U.S. scale was used, where users rated the new interface as excellent, reaching 85.41 points, well above the 68 average points of the scale.

abstract: As the desire for innovation increases, individuals and companies seek reliable ways to encourage their creative side. There are many office superstitions about how creativity works, but few are based on psychological science and even fewer have been tested empirically. One of the most prevalent superstitions is the use of objects to inspire creativity or even make a creative room. It is important to test this kind of notion so workplaces can find reliable ways to be innovative, but also because psychology lacks a breadth of literature on how environmental cues interact with people to shape their mental state. This experiment seeks to examine those gaps and fill in the next steps needed for examining at how multiple objects prime creativity. Participants completed two creativity tasks: one for idea generation and one that relies on insight problem solving, the Remote Association Task. There were four priming conditions that relied on objects: a zero object condition, a four neutral (office) objects condition, a single artistic object condition, and finally a four artistic objects condition. There were no differences found between groups for either type of task or in mood or artistic experience. The number of years a participant spent in the United States, however, did correlate with mood, idea generation scores, and insight problem scores. This potentially demonstrates that performance on idea generation and insight tasks rely on the tasks created and culture. / Dissertation/Thesis / M.S. Applied Psychology 2013