No Door Handle, No Entry! - Expressing Cues through a Shape-Changing Door

Explore a case study on shape-changing interfaces in architectural elements through an interactive door panel design. Discover how dynamic affordances and affordance elimination communicate social cues for entry invitation, permission, and prohibition. Learn about the convergence of computation and design in everyday objects, surfaces, and spaces. Examine the potential of shape-changing thresholds in interactive systems and their implications for user experience. Gain insights from a user evaluation study and discuss the design aspects and future implications of shape-changing doors in public spaces.

CASE STUDY: No Door Handle, No Entry! Expressing Cues through a Shape-Changing Door