CCT333_Lab+5


 * CCT333 Tutorial #5 Wiki Questions: Bodystorming **

//1. As part of 'Experience Prototyping', bodystorming has been developed as a method of enquiry for interactive design. Research the definition of 'bodystorming', and write three paragraphs describing its characteristics.(3 paragraphs) //

//2. With a partner, develop a use-case theater scenario and describe how you would use bodystorming and video to help you analyze the design of an artifact. It is helpful to keep this method in mind as you work to design your group project. On this section of the tutorial, include both names for marking. Use a pen and paper to develop your use-case theater scenario as a mind map. You can scan and upload this diagram to your wikispace tutorial page as part of your answer, if you would like. (25 minutes, 2 names, 4 paragraphs, one diagram) //

1. Bodystorming is a sort of technique that involves expressing or demonstrating ideas through physical representations. You could compare it to theatrical plays in order to further understand the concept. In plays there are props and visual aids that are used by actors to create a setting to communicate the actors involvement with the atmosphere they are in. Bodystorming involves not only tangible and intangible things it also further involves the environment to evoke true meaning.

Bodystorming is a method used in interaction design as a creative technique. The term comes from brainstorming a technique in which the thinkers uses their critical analysis skills in order to arrive to a solution to the problem in which they are trying to solve. The solution may be tangible or intangible. As for Bodystorming, it takes the technique of brainstorming further by involving physical interaction with the solution in the place it is used or implemented. Bodystorming can be seen as more efficient when compared to brainstorming because brainstorming is simply coming up with thoughts.

Lastly, bodystorming can be used in interaction and user-centered design. Bodystorming helps researchers in completing their jobs. It helps the researchers see what is going on first hand by role-playing. Bodystorming is carried out through several stages by researches in order to understand the solution to the problem. 