PageSpark: an E-magazine reader with enhanced reading experiences on handheld devices

Abstract

In this paper we present PageSpark, a system that automatically converts static magazine content to interactive and engaging reading apps on handheld reading devices. PageSpark enhances the reading experience in three general aspects: page layout reorganization, page element interactions and page transitions. We explored and implemented several design variations in each aspect with the prototype running on the iPad. Participants from our initial user study showed strong interest of using PageSpark over existing magazine reading apps.