Springboard: exploring embodied metaphor in the design of sound feedback for physical responsive environments

Abstract

In this paper we propose a role for suing embodied metaphor in the design of sound feedback for interactive physical environments. We describe the application of a balance metaphor in the design of the interaction model for a prototype interactive environment called Springboard. We focus specifically on the auditory feedback, and conclude with a discussion of design choices and future research directions based on our prototype.