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Collaboration and Communication in Kitchen Spaces. By Christopher Edwards. Collaboration in the Kitchen Space. A place to communicate A place to store artefacts of communication. Objective. How people use the kitchen fridge Lack of previous research. Initial Result.
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Collaboration and Communication in Kitchen Spaces By Christopher Edwards
Collaboration in the Kitchen Space • A place to communicate • A place to store artefacts of communication
Objective • How people use the kitchen fridge • Lack of previous research
Initial Result • More than just the fridge • Patterns of Behaviour
Revised Objective • Use of the whole kitchen space • Design of appropriate technology
Methodology • Quick n’ Dirty Ethnography • Evolved into unstructured interview • Interview • Pictures • Analysis • Incorporation
Participants • Relaxed Environment • Using family and friends • Excited to explain Kitchen activities • Willing to reveal many social behaviours and kitchen artefact manipulation
Technology Fit • Analysis of behaviour within the space • Adaptable to dynamic environment • Incorporation of outside artefacts
The Next pilot study • Data Collection Method • Demographics • Family Structure (Diversity) • Income • Size of dwelling • North American focus
Summary • Technology and the kitchen environment • Understanding Behavior patterns • Further research