TOPICS

• Introduction to tactile perception and vibrotactile patterns in general (tactons)
• Hands-on design of tactons through a simple instrument-like device (TactJam)
• Sharing tactile experiences with others: discussing bodily experiences and design processes
• Identifying similar design strategies of vibrotactile cues

LEARNING GOALS

• A good understanding of basic modalities of the tactile sense
• Knowledge of methods to explore spatial vibrotactile feedback
• Knowledge on mapping visual intentions to tactile intentions
• Bodily experiences of tactons based on individual preferences
• Derived dos and don’ts for the design of tactons and the hands-on design process