Personalized Interactive Surfaces with Printed Electronics

Abstract

Recent advances in printed electronics have enabled the design and fabrication of thin, flexible and customizable interactive surfaces. These interfaces create opportunities for a variety of novel interactions leveraging on the unique form factor, flexibility and customization options. Previous research has demonstrated the possibility of customizable multi-touch sensors, conformal on-skin interfaces and printable shape changing displays. The aim of this tutorial is to acquire basic conceptual and practical skills in developing interactive surfaces with printed electronics.