Tele-Board: Enabling Efficient Collaboration In Digital Design Spaces Across Time and Distance

Raja Gumienny (), Christoph Meinel (), Lutz Gericke, Matthias Quasthoff, Peter LoBue and Christian Willems
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Raja Gumienny: Hasso-Plattner-Institute
Christoph Meinel: Hasso-Plattner-Institute
Lutz Gericke: Hasso-Plattner-Institute
Matthias Quasthoff: Hasso-Plattner-Institute
Peter LoBue: Hasso-Plattner-Institute
Christian Willems: Hasso-Plattner-Institute

A chapter in Design Thinking, 2011, pp 147-164 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Design Thinking is an approach for innovative problem solving. A typical characteristic of this approach involves multidisciplinary teams and the extensive use of tangible tools such as sticky notes, whiteboards and all kinds of prototyping materials. When team members try to collaborate from separate locations their traditional way of working becomes nearly impossible. A number of computer supported collaborative work systems exist, but there still lacks acceptable support for teams applying methods like Design Thinking. We have created an environment that allows these teams to work together efficiently across distances, without having to change their working modes. The Tele-Board prototype combines video conferencing with a synchronized whiteboard transparent overlay. This unique setup enables regionally separated team members to simultaneously manipulate artifacts while seeing each other s gestures and facial expressions. Our system s flexible architecture maximizes hardware independence by supporting a diverse selection of input devices. User feedback has confirmed that the Tele-Board system is a good basis to further enable collaborative creativity across distances while retaining the essential feeling of working together.

Keywords: Team Member; Input Device; Design Thinking; Remote Collaboration; Analog Tool (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-13757-0_9

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