SKIRIM: Self-actuated Kinetic Interaction with Rich Interactive Materials
Research Project within the DFG-funded SPP 2199 "Scalable Interaction Paradigms" with Prof. Dr. Susanne Boll (University of Oldenburg) & Prof. Dr. Jürgen Steimle (Saarland University), 2023–2026
About the Project
The SKIRIM project investigates the integration of soft, shape-changing interfaces in personal spaces like smart homes. Within the project, we will develop predictive models for user experience, scalable fabrication techniques, and interaction concepts that allow customization and programming of these interfaces.
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Contact
If you have any questions about the project, please contact Sarah Sahabi.
Thesis Supervisions
| Student | Topic | Type | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finn Hoepfner | TBA | Bachelor's Thesis | Summer 2025 |
| Muhammad Omar | TBA | Master's Thesis | Summer 2025 |
| Vladislav Gunchev | Literature Review: Toolkits and Frameworks for Prototyping Shape-Changing Interfaces | Bachelor's Thesis | Summer 2025 |
| Franca Hübner | Co-designing Shape-Changing Interface Scenarios in Smart Homes | Bachelor's Thesis | Summer 2025 |
| Jennifer Drew | Foldlets: String-Actuated Shape Change for Disappearing Textile Interfaces | Master's Thesis | Summer 2025 |
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