A remarkably interesting look at the possibilities for fundamental changes in the way we interact with computers, from the premise that multi-touch technology is the way of the future, and the fact that as humans we’ve been equipped with tools that can handle extremely complicated tasks. What are those tools? Hands.
I see Mr. Miller’s point: the incredibly old model of controlling your computer with a single point of interaction – the mouse and it’s pointer – has been around so long that people just accept that it’s the best/only way of interacting with a computer. The time is night, however, that this interaction should change.
The video below is a concept, and idea put together to promote debate and innovation. There’s no product for sale. Still, I think it’s a very worthwhile watch and whilst the desktop interface may seem quite alien I think it achieves its purpose, namely getting our brains thinking about what is possible.
Interestingly Apple have just launched the “Magic Mouse” 1, which is a mouse whose entire surface doubles as a touch interface, with support for multi-touch interactions. You can see it in action over on the Apple website.
Anyway, back to the 10/GUI video. Enjoy.
This video examines the benefits and limitations inherent in current mouse-based and window-oriented interfaces, the problems facing other potential solutions, and visualizes my proposal for a completely new way of interacting with desktop computers.
via 10/GUI on Vimeo.
- Apparently they were going to run into issues with name usage on “Mighty Mouse” – I for one remember the cartoon that went by that name, though I don’t think that’s where the issue was going to come from. ↩
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