Observations on Use of Mobile Devices at Airports and Train Stations
By Maish Nichani | 03 Jan 2012 Categorized under: Observation diary, Mobile
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Why are we doing this? We are curious. Just like you. We want to know how such interactions are taking place and how people are adapting.
We're also happy that we have Bernie Quah, who is curious and hungry to sketch out these behaviors. The sketches you see below were made on a trip to Shanghai.
Our initial insight: Mobile devices need to be positioned and it is quite amazing how the human body is used as the prop in most cases. Some postures look painful while others look natural. A physical object is used when we need our limbs to do something else, like eating food.
Here's a question for discussion: suppose we had to choose between using our body or using a physical prop that offered a comfortable position, which one would we prefer? Why?
By Jhon Tomas | Jan 04 2012
they are like me im all so all the time like that
By Savas Demir | Jan 04 2012
they are like me im all so all the time like that http://www.etoplusms.com/index.php/default/about_us
By Simon | Jan 05 2012
Nice drawings! I would think using my body as the prop. A physical prop means additional weight, additional setup, a bigger bag and more things in my bag. Sub-consciously, I adjust my body position periodically.
2 exceptions - The prop is designed as part of the device or quite permanently attached to the device (like an iPhone cover). It has to be light and it’ll be good if it can serve additional purposes.
By Nancy White | Jan 07 2012
Love the sketches. Thanks!
By John | Jan 23 2012
When i chose between visibility and comfort i always go for comfort (healthy position). Well i think it is logical.
John - http://atom.netau.net
By Pete | Feb 26 2012
If we keep on using handheld devices with these bad postures, it is sure to cause backpain or worse, chronic back pain. Please don’t do this.
By Gary | Feb 26 2012
Always keep the spine in that natural S shape. You won’t see any problems that way.
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