Pattern design in the context space A methodological framework for designing auditory display with patterns

This paper introduces a methodological framework for contextual design with patterns (paco). Its development was driven by the lack of guidance in designing audio in the user interface and by the need to communicate design knowledge within the community and to designers outside the field. The fundamental concepts presented in this paper, however, are generic and might be applicable similarly to other disciplines. The framework provides methods to create, apply and refine design patterns considering the particularities of small or pre-mature scientific disciplines which have less successful examples to draw upon such as auditory display. After providing background on research in auditory display and current design practice, a set of requirements for the framework is developed, an appropriate format for design patterns is discussed and the context space is introduced as a key concept to facilitate the workflow within the framework. An example workflow shows the usage of the framework during the life-cycle of a design pattern and we elaborate on the next steps discussing an online design tool and the evaluation of the framework. Frauenberger • Stockman • Bourguet • paco pattern design in the context space 1