Frameworks such as Direct Manipulation or Instrumental Interaction have been an important
force in HCI research. Evaluating the impact of frameworks can identify whether and how a …

In task performance, pragmatic actions refer to behaviors that make direct progress, while
epistemic actions involve altering the world so that cognitive processes are faster, more …

Shown in many longitudinal studies, spatial ability is important to learning and career
success. This paper, inspired by [2, 14], presents the 2nd generation of TASC (Tangibles for …

Spatial abilities are grounded in the way we interact with and understand the world through
our physical body. However, existing spatial ability training materials are largely paper-or …

Designers engage, iteratively, in rapid creation, evaluation, and modification of multiple
designs during the design process and this activity resembles adialog'with the design …

The Reality of Reality-Based Interaction: Understanding the Impact of a Framework as a
Research Tool Page 1 1 The Reality of Reality-Based Interaction: Understanding the Impact of a …

Choice overload is one of the potential bottlenecks when designers use generative systems
to create alternatives. In an experiment, we investigated how and when designers perform …

According to several large-scale and longitudinal studies, spatial ability, one of the primary
mental abilities, has been shown as a significant predictor for STEM learning (Science …