This document introduces the concepts of tangible interaction including design language, expression, form, function, material, movement, interaction, tangible metaphor, physical computing, studying movement, making physical forms, enabling function, connecting digital and analog, studying materials, thinking metaphor, designing expression, and collaborative projects. It emphasizes that expression of tangibility, the beauty of materials, the quality of form and movement in interaction, and innovative functions using emerging technologies are highly valued.

1. Introduction to Tangible Interaction Rung-Huei Liang Spring, 2011 @ NTU & NTUST

2. Learning Design Language Expression Form Function Material Movement Interaction Tangible Metaphor Synectics Physical Computing

3. Studying Movement

4. Making Physical Forms

5. Enabling Function Connecting Digital/Analog

6. Studying Materials Designed by Kouji Iwasaki 20X9X9cm

7. Thinking Metaphor musicbottles Beer bottle as musical instrument

8. Designing Expression Dancerail Alarm clock anticipates sleepers’ emotions

9. Collaborative Project Expression of tangibility is of the most significant value The beauty of material is highly concerned The quality of form and movement are at the focus of interaction The function of emerging technology and innovative usage is strongly welcome