UREI by _tngc from uk

Almost all of the man machine interface devices are “passive” interfaces. Passive interface means that it works by waiting for the input of the user. Exceptional “active” interfaces are limited in digital experience like the display of input option for text inputting, display of search options for web search or recommendation systems of online shopping. The common point in active interfaces is the anticipation of the user’s next action by recording user experience and interpreting it.

UREI is an experimental project to bring the concept of anticipatory interface into the physical experience. Through being used by a user, this physical user interface is learning user behavior to precede the user’s action. Also this project is exploring the interaction method used in this anticipatory interface including a design approach.

The property of anticipatory interfaces is changed depending upon the time scale of the application. In the case of a continuous application like a lighting fixture it learns the optimized way of providing the function. As a result the opportunities of user control get reduced and it becomes independent of the user. In the case of the discontinuous application like an input device for a computer it takes over the repetitive process once after the user does the process.

I designed a wall light integrated with interface as conclusion of the research. It learns the amount and the time of changing when user turns it's knob to control it. If user has fixed life style, it works automatically like skilled concierge to turn it on with optimum brightness and good timing.

The idea is trying to deliver the utility of automated system and possibility of personal data logging into the daily life. Like a robot cleaner Roomba, it can work without controlling or troublesome setup processes.