User Test Design for a Sensitive Interactive Wall

The presented project is part of an ongoing PhD research project focused on the role of the sense of touch in interactive architectural environments. The aim is to explore how touch based interaction and stimuli can be applied in context of interactive architecture and what new design paradigms have to be developed. Based on the research through design approach [2], different tactile stimulating surfaces are developed . In an iterative design cycle gathered knowledge from one built and tested prototype is used to develop subsequent surface designs and establish new design guidelines. The user testing of these research prototypes becomes a crucial part of the process to gather new design knowledge. Along with the description of the recent prototype this paper provides insights in the setup of ongoing user test sessions and presents preliminary user feedback.