14 February 2013

Our Strange Gestures, Conformed By Technology





A research project conducted at the Art Center College of Design by Nicolas Nova, Katherine Miyake, Nancy Kwon and Walton Chiu has led to a book of different gestures which technology has influenced us to do so.



Titled ‘Curious Rituals’, the free ebook reveals the unconscious common practices of the way we behave with our phones and gadgets.



These familiar habits are illustrated by Katherine Miyake.



Haunted Interfaces





The Active Companion (Phone Holding)





Fussy Owner Syndrome



Baboon’s Face





Low Dosage





Security Blanket





The Periscope





Cell Trance





Bag Swiping





Self-Explanatory





Rotilt





Halfway Courtesy





Conversation Generator





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