"""Like This, But Better"": Supporting Novices' Design and Fabrication of 3D Models Using Existing Objects"
Author(s)
Carrington, Patrick
Hosmer, Shannon
Yeh, Tom
Hurst, Amy
Kane, Shaun K.
Issue Date
2015-03-15
Keyword(s)
human-computer interaction
information technology and work
Abstract
Despite the prevalence of affordable “maker” tools such as 3D printers and laser cutters, actually creating digital models remains out of the reach of most everyday users. Even when users are able to design or fabricate items, some everyday users may be more interested in modifying or replacing objects that they already own rather than inventing new items. Addressing the needs of these users requires taking a different approach than that taken by most computer-aided design tools. To address this need, we introduce the notion of design from imperfect examples, in which existing objects are scanned and modified to create new objects. We present examples of this design approach and describe the development and formative evaluation of the Easy Make Oven, a prototyping tool that enables novice users to create simple 3D designs based on their existing possessions.
Publisher
iSchools
Series/Report Name or Number
iConference 2015 Proceedings
Type of Resource
text
Language
English
Permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/2142/73670
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