The document discusses designing user interfaces for a future without physical keyboards. It describes how emerging technologies could enable more adaptive, tactile interfaces through approaches like haptic feedback, gesture recognition and holographic displays. This would allow interfaces to be tailored to individual user needs rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. The goal is to empower users and reduce reliance on visual interfaces by enhancing physical interaction.

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The Power of Context

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How emerging technologies might change the way we physically interact with products and services

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But first…

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If Engineering is the art of
Creating Technology…

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Design is the art of
Humanising Technology

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User Experience Design (UX) makes our interactions with technology understandable to people who aren’t computer scientists

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User Needs
Functional
Cognitive
Emotional
Physical

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Design for the 80%

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Design for the 80%
User Needs
Number of Users

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Design for the 80%
User Needs
Number of Users

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Design for the 80%
We balance out the simplest product that meets the needs of the largest number of users

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Simplify the product for the majority
Business reasons

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Current interaction with digital products and services

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Touchscreens often feel like glass walls

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The Opportunity
Decrease the load on our visual senses
Enhance the quality of tactile feedback
Maintain flexibility and adaptability

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Fixed Function
Adaptable
Visual
Tactile

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Fixed Function
Adaptable
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Tactile

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Turning air into surfaces

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Haptic Feedback

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Haptic Feedback
Gesture
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Haptic Feedback
Gesture
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Holographic Display

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Virtual Physical Interfaces

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Personal Interfaces

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Design for the 80%
User Needs
Number of Users

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Design for the 100%
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Number of Users

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Empowering users to form technology to suit their personal needs

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