Fatores humanos no projeto de tecnologias vestíveis: análise das práticas de designers

Abstract

Wearable products, whether gar-ments or devices, that incorporate elec-tronics are considered an emerging interaction paradigm under the Human-Computer Interaction approach. Becau-se of its unique characteristics and diver-se contexts of use, the development of interactive wearable products demand a highly user-centered approach based on human factors. This paper presents a research that look into the design pro-cesses of such products in regards of the comprehension of human factors in the project. We aim to characterize this field practices by conducting interviews with established designers and develo-pers assigned to interactive wearable products companies.