Design issues for next generation interfaces (NGI)

The information explosion that has accompanied the technological age has created a world where people are expected to deal with vast quantities of data quickly and interact with others through technology on a daily basis. Facilitating the ability to effectively communicate and use this data requires a radical change in the way human computer interface (HCI) dialogues are provided. This tutorial will introduce new ideas, strategies, and techniques being developed around the world that can be used to create a new generation of interfaces. The characteristics, needs, and issues of NGIs will be identified. The tutorial will focus on three key areas: physical interactions, social interactions, and ambient interactions. New concepts about interaction will be introduced and illustrated by examples. Hands-on exercises will be used to assist participants' awareness and knowledge about how to apply strategies and techniques that can be used to design and think about NGIs. Emphasis will be given to efficient use of sharing interactively distributed resources including people and data in context of people performing activities as part of a small group.