Convergent design in ubiquitous computing

Abstract

Ubiquitous computing and networking have been fertile grounds for innovation while presenting the challenge of realizing a superior user experience and a viable business model. Unassumingly exploring both the difficult task of innovation and the user experience design, this short contribution will briefly document the emergent trend of combining science and engineering with fields of studies that are considered non-science and non-engineering such as design, fashion and visual arts. The thesis of this work is that ubiquitous computing and networking could substantially benefit from such integrative approach.