What is Tangible Interaction good for?
Tangible interaction is suitable for making the users feel like they are part of the art because they are physically making a change in the environment — which gives the user the sense of power and authority. This can provide comfort and ease to the user, for they feel like they are in control. Therefore, tangible interaction would be suitable for creating technology/art that would be beneficial for someone to be in control (similar to like a steering wheel in the car; a person would likely be want to be in control). It would also be good for making the pace of the interaction more individualized to each individual.
What is Intangible Interaction good for? What are the differences between the two?
Intangible Interaction is good for allowing the user to enter a different realm — when technology is not physically controlled by the user, it can feel like the technology/art is making changes on its own, manipulating people to
In the reading, it was clear that intangible interactions were at an advantage during covid-19 because of health concerns and social distancing concerns. Therefore, it seems that intangible interactions may be better for hygienic activities. Furthermore, it was interesting to see that this restriction of space and proximity and the concerns for covid-19 did trigger an expansion of creativity. Because the artists were limited, they had to think outside the box to achieve something within a small scope.
An example of a difference that I can think of is manual scooters vs. automatic scooters. I feel much safer and in control when I am on a manual scooter, whereas in an automatic scooter, I am in a constant state of anxiety that I might be hit by a bus because I would not be able to stop the scooter.
Can you think of any good (or bad) examples/uses of tangible/intangible interactions in everyday life, product design, art project, exhibition design, etc?
tangible: elevator buttons, car steering wheel, unlocking doors with card, daily screener, charging technology via charging port
intangible: tesla auto, traffic light, face ID, the bathroom automatic sensor