Exploring Paper as a Material: Plotting the Design Space of The Fabrication for Dynamic Paper-Based Interactions

TL;DR

This paper reviews 43 studies to map the design space of dynamic paper-based interactions, classifying tools, techniques, and paper properties to guide future research and innovation in the field.

Contribution

It introduces a comprehensive design space framework with 9 dimensions for classifying fabrication approaches in paper-based interactions.

Findings

High precision and complexity tools are predominantly used.

Surface integration techniques are common in existing practices.

Plain paper and printing are the most popular material choices.

Abstract

We reviewed 43 papers to understand the fabrication of dynamic paper-based interactions. We used a design space to classify tool selection, technique choice, and exploration of paper as a material. We classified 9 dimensions for the design space, including 4 dimensions for tools (precision, accommodation, complexity, and availability), 3 dimensions for techniques (cutting techniques, folding techniques, and integration techniques), and 2 dimensions for paper as the material (paper weight and paper type). The patterns we observed in the design space indicate a majority use of high precision tools, high complexity tools, and surface integration techniques in previous practice. Meanwhile, printing and plain paper are the leading material choices. We analyze these patterns and suggest potential directions for future work. Our study helps researchers locate different fabrication approaches and instances, thus fostering innovation in the field of paper-based interaction.