The proxemic web

Abstract

Responsive web design has become one of the guiding principles for delivering a consistent viewing experience for the same World Wide Web content across devices of different sizes. However, this principle covers only half of the spectrum of a viewing experience, since it does not factor in proxemic interactions between a user and a single device. In this research, we propose an approach for adapting the construct of responsive web design to account for proxemic interactions and provide an example implementation.

Beyond Grids

“…Several models have been proposed, such as automated responsive design [3], semiautomated document designs inspired by magazine layouts that adapt to device screen sizes and content selections [28,19], and adaptive grid-based document layouts [16] that automatically choose and fill in existing templates. Sukale et al [31] also automate adaptation of layouts based on users' proximity to the screen. Yet, as Hurst et al [14] point out, "It is still unrealistic to expect automatic layout systems to rival the creativity of a good graphic designer.…”