COMB

Displays are ubiquitous in our everyday lives. Since most smart phones or tablets try to avoid control elements, touch screens are primarily the only remaining component of interaction. Beyond the restriction of input methods, static screens define the frame for our applications. Designers and developers, as well as users have to align with standard manufactured screen sizes and resolutions. Modular displays are able to overcome this restriction. Their arrangement can be adapted to fit momentary needs, but an even greater potential lies in their capability to create meaningful objects. Derived from toddlers constructive play with blocks, we introduce COMB. Our prototype demo includes an interaction concept centered around the idea of modular low-resolution displays representing accessible functionality by their arrangement and provide educational benefits for children.