TransPrint is a method for fabricating flexible, transparent free-form displays based on electrochromism. Using screen-printing or inkjet printing of electrochromic ink, plus a straightforward assembly process, TransPrint enables rapid prototyping of displays by nonexperts. The displays are nonlight-emissive and only require power to switch state and support the integration of capacitive touch sensing for interactivity. We present instructions and best practices on how to design and assemble the displays and discuss the benefits and shortcomings of the TransPrint approach. To demonstrate the broad applicability of the approach, we present six application prototypes.

Ambient Displays are a promising means to reduce notification overload and work towards the vision of Calm Computing. In this paper, we present electrochromic displays as a novel class of displays to convey information. electrochromic displays are non-light-emitting, flexible, free-form, transparent, energy-efficient, easily integrated, and slow-switching, making them ideal candidates for information that changes over time and does not require immediate user attention. We describe the key features of electrochromic displays as well as application areas and provide an outlook into future developments of the technology. CCS CONCEPTS• Human-centered computing → Displays and imagers; Information visualization; Ubiquitous and mobile devices.

In this paper we present a novel method of hybridizing physical board games by adding dynamic and digitally controlled fields utilizing electrochromic inks. In particular we built electrochromic displays that fit the hexagon fields on the Settlers of Catan board game and thereby added the ability to change a fields resources during game play. In this paper we report on the prototypical implementation and two preliminary studies that indicate how these dynamic fields can increase the excitement and reward of playing the game.

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