Planning Smart Social Distancing - Mobile Application Concept Design and Evaluation

Eveliina Heikkilä, Mari Suoheimo, Jonna Häkkilä

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Abstract

The COVID-19 crisis has caused social distancing practices to be part of everyday life. We present the concept and user interface design of a smart phone application that enables planning daily schedules in a manner which seeks to optimise the social distancing. We present the application UI design and its evaluation in two focus groups (n = 8). The findings highlight the need for and positive attitude towards a mobile application that supports avoiding crowds during and after the pandemic time.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHuman-Computer Interaction – INTERACT 2021 - 18th IFIP TC 13 International Conference, Proceedings
EditorsCarmelo Ardito, Rosa Lanzilotti, Alessio Malizia, Alessio Malizia, Helen Petrie, Antonio Piccinno, Giuseppe Desolda, Kori Inkpen
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer
Pages467-470
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-030-85607-6
ISBN (Print)978-3-030-85606-9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2021
MoEC publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
Event18th IFIP TC 13 International Conference - Bari, Italy
Duration: 30 Aug 20213 Sept 2021

Publication series

SeriesLecture Notes in Computer Science
Number12936
ISSN0302-9743

Conference

Conference18th IFIP TC 13 International Conference
Abbreviated titleProceedings, Part V
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityBari
Period30.08.202103.09.2021

Keywords

  • Covid-19
  • Social distancing
  • Mobile application
  • Calendar
  • Location based services

Field of science

  • Visual arts and design

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