Abstract:This paper reports on an ongoing design-based research project aiming to improve the physical and social development of children between the ages of 3-5 with tangible interactive sport based play. The project pursues design, evaluation and implementation of an interactive sports toy: GiggleBat that merges benefits of co-design, HCI and user-centred design (assisted by Arduino sensor technology and 3D Prototyping), together with current Australian playing and sporting culture. The final add-on product serves fr… Show more
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