Investigating the Potential of Tabletop Natural User Interfaces Tools in Improving the Nunaliit Cybercartographic Atlas Framework

Abstract

This study presents the results of an on-going work, which offers a comprehensive qualitative analysis of natural hybrid interfaces (touch-based, gesture and tangible interfaces), as a human-computer interaction technique that has the potential to promote a methodological approach to the design of a new form of collaborative tabletop interface within the Nunaliit framework and its cybercartographic atlases.The study provides empirical evidence for the feasibility and value of incorporating collaborative interactive large displays in a mapping creation process. The results of this study are based on a usability study comprised of twenty participants and semi-structured interviews with ten professionals from various fields and experiences. The study confirms the potential benefits and applicability of employing this novel approach as an alternative to the more conventional user interfaces that are currently in use. The study offers several insights and design guidelines which will be indispensable when implementing this novel interface, particularly in the new collaborative Nunaliit framework, and offer a new opportunity for cartographic mapping contexts in general.iv AcknowledgementsMy greatest regards to the Almighty Allah for bestowing upon me the courage to face the complexities of life and complete this project successfully.

A Cognitive Dimensions of Notations Evaluation of the Gwich'in Place Names Atlas Interface

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