User perceptions of adaptivity in ubiquitous systems: a critical exploration

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This dissertation addresses a gap in the field of designing adaptivity for ubiquitous systems by taking a critical look at the notion of "adaptivity" from the perspective of user experience. Through a set of detailed case studies of several different systems, I develop a set of concepts related to the experience of adaptivity. These concepts are supplemented by a set of design considerations that can assist in designers in thinking about key issues connected to the concepts. My work is a first take on untangling the complex relationship between ubiquity, adaptivity and the design of novel systems. Through a collective case study, I examine the differences between the intended and actual experience of three adaptive systems: the Reading Glove, Kurio, and socio-echo. The Reading Glove was an interactive storytelling system involving a piece of wearable technology that allowed participants to trigger story information by picking up objects. An adaptive component guided the reader through

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