tales of badges design presentation
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Design presentation to help convention attendees and cosplayers better understand the characters and people who attend cons.TRANSCRIPT
Tales of Badges Celebrating Social Identity Through Engaging and Learning About the
Characters Around Us
Casey M AddyIndiana University HCI/dMaster’s Capstone Presentation4 May 2010
Conventions
Introduction | Research | Insights | The Prototype | At the Con | Reflection
Cons
Introduction | Research | Insights | The Prototype | At the Con | Reflection
Image from alafista.com
Image from joystiq.com
Image from joystiq.com
238 Cons Each Year
Source: animecons.com
238 Cons Each YearAttendance as High as
40,000
Source: animecons.com, anime-expo.org
5.5 Million People
Source: animecons.com, anime-expo.org
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2686/4163075164_44b6089e29_b.jpg
Image from alafista.com
Cultural Identity
Cosplayers
Cultural Identity
Costume-Play(Costume-Roleplay)
Image from Jennifer Ash
Image from Kotaku.com
Image from Kaori Yuki
Image from Kaori Yuki
The HCI Perspective
The HCI Perspective
What You’ll See Tonight
Introduction | Research | Insights | The Prototype | At the Con | Reflection
Overview
A Discussion on Identity
Overview
A Discussion on Identity
A Trip to a Real Con
Overview
A Discussion on Identity
A Trip to a Real Con
Talking to Attendees
Overview
A Discussion on Identity
A Trip to a Real Con
Talking to Attendees
A Mobile Celebratory Design
Overview
A Discussion on Identity
A Trip to a Real Con
Talking to Attendees
A Mobile Celebratory Design
Design Evaluation
Overview
A Discussion on Identity
A Trip to a Real Con
Talking to Attendees
A Mobile Celebratory Design
A Personal Reflection
Design Evaluation
Research
Introduction | Research | Insights | The Prototype | At the Con | Reflection
Secondary Research
Introduction | Research | Insights | The Prototype | At the Con | Reflection
Secondary Research | Learning Cosplay | Interviews | Focus Group | Exemplar Study
Identity Construction - PerformanceSources: Schechner (2003), Elliott (2008)
Images from Schechner (2003)
Identity Construction – Presentation of Self Sources: Goffman (1956), Elliott (2008)
Sources: Goffman (1956), Elliott (2008)
Identity Construction – Presentation of Self
Source: Goffman (1956), Elliott (2008)
Identity Construction – Presentation of Self Sources: Goffman (1956), Elliott (2008)
Identity Construction – PlaySources: Eisenberg (1990), Brown (2009), McGonical (2010)
Images from Dane Petersen and flickr (louistucker15, Ed Yourdon)
Fashion and IdentitySource: Entwistle (2001), Crane (2001), Elliott (2008)
Images from Entwistle (2001), cabicanary.com, coilhouse.net
Community Identity FormationSources: Bly (1993), Greenberg (2001), Churchill (2006), Churchill (2004), McCarthy (2009), Grimes
(2008)Images from McCarthy (2009), Churchill (2006), McCarthy (2008)
Primary Research
Introduction | Research | Insights | The Prototype | At the Con | Reflection
Secondary Research | Learning Cosplay | Interviews | Focus Group | Exemplar Study
Learning Cosplay
Introduction | Research | Insights | The Prototype | At the Con | Reflection
Secondary Research | Learning Cosplay | Interviews | Focus Group | Exemplar Study
Abel Nightroad (Trinity Blood)Image from absoluteanime.com
Cape
Belts
Stole
Pants
Shoes
Accessories
Wig
Gloves
Coat
Attitude
Costume Personalization
Face
Image from deviantart.com
Learning CostumingImage from Binaebi Akah
The Con Experience
The Con Experience
Appreciation from Cosplayers
Appreciation from Fans
Cosplayer Interviews
Introduction | Research | Insights | The Prototype | At the Con | Reflection
Secondary Research | Learning Cosplay | Interviews | Focus Group | Exemplar Study
Cosplayer Interviews
1 hour phone interviews with 5 cosplayers
Cosplayer Interviews
1 hour phone interviews with 5 cosplayers
A range of experience of cosplay
Cosplayer Interviews
1 hour phone interviews with 5 cosplayers
Wanted to learn the personal side of cosplay
A range of experience of cosplay
Cosplayer Interviews - Designer
[The best are] “handmade costumes that aren’t ornate, but are truly the person coming out…wearing a store-bought item is bad – no one is impressed” Prof. McGonagall
Image from Mandy Mitchell
Cosplayer Interviews - Performer
“You should put yourself into the cosplay – it’s better – not only for the pragmatics of the costume design - but the personal touch is so much more touching…” - Wesker
Cosplayer Interviews – 100% Personal
“The true meaning of cosplay for me is to become closer to the characters you love, and enjoy what you are doing. There’s nothing else – it’s that simple.” - Naruto
Image from animevice.com
Focus Group Session
Introduction | Research | Insights | The Prototype | At the Con | Reflection
Secondary Research | Learning Cosplay | Interviews | Focus Group | Exemplar Study
Con Attendee Focus Group
3 individuals who love and have been to cons
Con Attendee Focus Group
3 individuals who love and have been to cons
Wanted to learn the importance of cons and their interactions with cosplayers
Con Attendee Focus Group Findings
The social and personal reasons
Con Attendee Focus Group Findings
The social and personal reasons
Connoisseurs of knowledge at the con
Con Attendee Focus Group Findings
The social and personal reasons
Connoisseurs of knowledge at the con
It is less likely for them to approach a character they don’t know
Con Attendee Focus Group Findings
The social and personal reasons
Connoisseurs of knowledge at the con
Pictures and stories are a way of personalizing the con
It is less likely for them to approach a character they don’t know
Exemplar Study
Introduction | Research | Insights | The Prototype | At the Con | Reflection
Secondary Research | Learning Cosplay | Interviews | Focus Group | Exemplar Study
Interactive Con Badges and iPhone Apps Images from gizmag.com and mobileappshowdown.com
Electronic FashionImages from instructables.com and kotaku.com
Emergent TechnologiesImages from dangerousprototypes.com,, japanator.com, and berglondon.com
Group ExperiencesSources: Rosner (2008), Rosner (2009), Grimes (2008), Bell and Kaye (2002)
Images from joystiq.com, boing-boing.net, and epicwinftw.com
Art and Celebratory DesignImages from kotaku.com, we-make-money-not-art.com, and 1904.cc
Insights and Recap
Introduction | Research | Insights | The Prototype | At the Con | Reflection
Humans Shaping and Expressing Identity Images from sankakucomplex.com, kotaku.com
The Con for AttendeesImage from joystiq.com
The Con for Cosplayers
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Character Knowledge and InteractionsImage from dannychoo.com
Current Focus of Designs and ConsImages from gizmag.com, converve.de, and boingboing.net
The Opportunity for DesignImage from alafista.com
The Prototyping Process
Introduction | Research | Insights | The Prototype | At the Con | Reflection
Starting With a Sketch
Starting With a Sketch
Starting With a Sketch
Paper Prototyping
Paper Prototyping
Personalized RFID Badge
Personalized RFID Badge
Our Con Attendee GregImage from flickr (goodrob13)
Taking a Photo of a Cosplayer
Taking a Photo of a Cosplayer
Taking a Photo of a Cosplayer
Taking a Photo of a Cosplayer
Taking a Photo of a Cosplayer
Getting to Know the Character
Getting to Know the Character
Getting to Know the Character
Leaving a Message for the Cosplayer
Leaving a Message for the Cosplayer
Leaving a Message for the Cosplayer
Leaving a Message for the Cosplayer
Leaving a Message for the Cosplayer
Leaving a Message for the Cosplayer
Accessing Character Info Anytime
Accessing Character Info Anytime
Accessing Character Info Anytime
Accessing Character Info Anytime
Accessing Character Info Anytime
Accessing Character Info Anytime
Accessing Character Info Anytime
Accessing Character Info Anytime
Accessing Character Info Anytime
Continuing the Celebration With Others
Continuing the Celebration With Others
Continuing the Celebration With Others
Continuing the Celebration With Others
Continuing the Celebration With Others
Continuing the Celebration With Others
Continuing the Celebration With Others
Continuing the Celebration With Others
Continuing the Celebration With Others
Continuing the Celebration With Others
Continuing the Celebration With Others
Group Cosplay Considerations
Group Cosplay Considerations
Group Cosplay Considerations
Group Cosplay Considerations
Group Cosplay Considerations
Group Cosplay Considerations
Evaluating the Phone App
Introduction | Research | Insights | The Prototype | At the Con | Reflection
Paper Prototype Evaluation
Paper Prototype Evaluation
Paper Prototype Evaluation
Medium-Fidelity Prototype Evaluation
4 participants
Medium-Fidelity Prototype Evaluation
Think-aloud protocol
4 participants
Medium-Fidelity Prototype Evaluation
Interactive clickthrough
Think-aloud protocol
4 participants
Medium-Fidelity Prototype Evaluation
Interactive clickthrough
Examine the usable and social aspects of the design
Think-aloud protocol
4 participants
Medium-Fidelity Prototype Evaluation ResultsQuick to learn and use
Medium-Fidelity Prototype Evaluation Results
Overlooked usability issues and immediately gave ideas for improvement
Quick to learn and use
Medium-Fidelity Prototype Evaluation Results
Overlooked usability issues and immediately gave ideas for improvement
Helped the photographer to see the personal side of the person underneath the costume
Quick to learn and use
Medium-Fidelity Prototype Evaluation ResultsA convenient conversation starter
“[it] made me more confident and adds more emphasis and [it’s] more exciting for the person who is cosplaying – that’s the big thing”
Tales of Badges at Cons
Introduction | Research | Insights | The Prototype | At the Con | Reflection
Coupling With Con Artifacts
Coupling With the Con Website and Forums
Technological FeasibilitySource and Image: Caolo, 2009
Technological FeasibilitySource and Image: Dugdale, 2010
Social ValueImage from dannychoo.com
Social ValueImage from kotaku.com
Con ImplicationsImage from darkdiamond.net
Con ImplicationsImage from sankakucomplex.com
Personal Reflection
Introduction | Research | Insights | The Prototype | At the Con | Reflection
An Experience to Never Forget
Future Work
Future WorkImage from sankakucomplex.com
Final Thought
Introduction | Research | Insights | The Prototype | At the Con | Reflection
The Great Amount of Love and PassionImages from dans and Jennifer Ash
Acknowledgements
And Now for Your Questions and Feedback
Boy Scout Section
Introduction | Research | Insights | The Prototype | At the Con | Reflection
Genericon 2010 Panel
The Initial Sketch
Re-Learning Sewing
Photo by Binaebi Akah
Cosplayer Interviews - Designer
“I like to get the costume as close as possible – I know when the costume is competition worthy” - Rogue
Image from cosplay.com
Cosplayer Interviews - Performer
“If you don’t have any of you, then it is nothing but an empty shell – you have to be there to give it life” - Alice
Cosplayer Interviews – 100% Personal
“Everyone has different reasons: some people are introverted and the costume is the way to break out; others it’s a way to fit in… when I wear a costume, I am much more social and people just come to me – that’s a confidence booster – and that makes me stay I am physically fit for 10 years” - Prof. McGonagall
Image from Mandy Mitchell