University of Lapland

About: University of Lapland is a education organization based out in Rovaniemi, Finland. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Arctic & Context (language use). The organization has 665 authors who have published 1870 publications receiving 39129 citations. The organization is also known as: University of Rovaniemi & Lapin yliopisto.

Towards a Design Space for Liquid User Interfaces

Abstract: In this paper, we present a framework for the user interface (UI) design of liquid UIs. These we define as UIs which utilize liquid, e.g. water, as a material for mediating the interaction or displaying information. Liquid UIs represent a novel type of tangible interface, which emphasizes experiental and aesthetic aspects. The framework defines design properties including the degree of contact with the liquid, liquid movement, the physical properties of the liquid and the containment mechanism.

NatureCHI 2017: the 2nd workshop on unobtrusive user experiences with technology in nature

Abstract: Being in nature is typically regarded to be calming, relaxing and purifying. When in nature, people often seek to be mobile through physical activity such as hiking. But also, nature provides an opportunity for meditative, mindful or inspiring experiences remote from urban everyday life. Mobile Technologies such as sports tracking technologies, electronic tourist guides, mobile phone integrated cameras and omnipresent social media access, have potential to both enhance and disrupt a user's interaction with and experience of nature. This MobileHCI workshop follows on from the first successful NatureCHI workshop by focusing on the challenges associated with the design of mobile technologies that support unobtrusive interaction in nature.

Media education for older people - views of stakeholders

Abstract: This study is a part of an ongoing design-based research (DBR) project aimed at designing, piloting, and assessing a digital study module focused on older people’s media education. In order to gain...

Tracing ambivalent norms of sexuality: Agony columns, audience responses and parody:

Abstract: The article discusses the organization of sexuality in the late modern societies, with emphasis on the significance of humorous style in the doing of sexual norms. The empirical data employed in th...

‘Everyone needs love’ – an interview study about perceptions of love in people with intellectual disability (ID)

Abstract: How do people with intellectual disability (ID) perceive love and its role in their lives? The purpose of this study was to give voice to people with ID themselves and provide information about their needs for love. The study analysed how seven Finnish young adults with mild ID (5 women and 2 men) aged between 18 and 31 years described love and the meaning of love in their lives in semi-structured, qualitative theme interviews. The analysis was theory-led content analysis. The findings showed that the young adults with ID could describe love primarily as emotions and concrete acts, but perceived love as knowledge and skills more difficult to describe. However, the meaning of love was considered crucial and important for everyone’s well-being. The study suggests that the views and opinions of people with ID should be given more attention so that the support and guidance they are given would better need their needs. In addition, the study highlights everyone’s right to love? As per the style. Please...