Coral //
For me this is an interface because it is a
key-point in marine wildlife. Its the core of the ocean and the core of the food-chain.
Coral //
Who is the ‘user’ (can be more than one) of the ‘interface’?
Indirectly everybody, even us as humans. But on a more direct level, fish
and micro-organisms
Which ‘system’ or ‘systems’ are connected by the ‘interface’?
The system of the sea and the system of the human.
Which type of knowledge and/or ‘collection’ is does it mediate?
Coral reefs provide a buffer, protecting our coasts from waves, storms, and floods. Coral reefs provide food to millions of humans.
How does it mediate this?
above .
How can the ‘user’ interact with the ‘interface’?
By simply being alive it already has a faint interaction. But also destroying coral(plastic waste etc) is an interaction.
What are the material properties of the ‘interface’?
Organic,rubbery, wet , hard, colorful.
Product labels //
Personally, I think product labels are essential interfaces, in a way that they allow us to get an idea of what we are buying before we purchase it.
Product labels //
Who is the ‘user’ (can be more than one) of the ‘interface’?
Consumers
Which ‘system’ or ‘systems’ are connected by the ‘interface’?
The product, in this case the wine is connected with the person buying it.
Which type of knowledge and/or ‘collection’ is does it mediate?
The interface in this situation, informs us about the taste, ingredients, origin, etc. of the product.
How does it mediate this?
Through design and ingredient tables.
How can the ‘user’ interact with the ‘interface’?
The user can read the interface and decide wether it suits their taste or not.
What are the material properties of the ‘interface’?
Paper, Ink, flat, 2D, sticker
Gravity //
An interface that is omnipresent.
Gravity //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
Every living being is the user of this interface.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The interface allows the user to stay connected to the system of the earth.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface doesn't directly mediate any knowledge, in a way that it is a non visible force.
How does it mediate this?
Gravity is a natural phenomenon, which makes any object of mass or energy come towards one another. It is the force that allows us to stay attached to the ground and which makes objects able to drop/fall.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user is constantly interacting with the interface by being alive.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Clear, force, vital, powerful, universal
Devices //
An interface that displays information.
Devices //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
Anyone who owns this device / interface.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The heating system is connected to the human by this interface.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
Information such as boiler temperature, room temperature or heating is mediated through this interface.
How does it mediate this?
It mediates this through information, which is displayed on the screen.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user can decide to lower or up the temperature on the screen, which regulates the overall boiler temperature, through the touchscreen.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Plastic, touchscreen, technology, interactive
Restaurant //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
Anyone who walks past or orders food from there.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The two cultures. Dutch and chinese, maybe even western and asian.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
Recepies, food, and certain traditions.
How does it mediate this?
It mediates this through selling and promoting it.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user can order food or eat there or look at the menu-card
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Spacial, big, glass, organic, interactive.
Restaurants //
An interface that connects certain cultural backgrounds. This is a chinese restaurant in Holland, so it's a interface between the two cultures.
Devices //
An interface that displays information.
Devices //
An interface that displays information.
Stickering on the bins //
This is the sticker that connects your home system with the way of processing and cleaning bins.
Stickering on the bins //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The people who process and clean the bins.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The system of housing (number,adress,postal code) and the work-system of the company that processes and cleans the bins
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The rightful owner and adress of the bin.
How does it mediate this?
Through printing it on a sticker and sticking it on the bin, I also believe the code does something.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
By simply reading or scanning it.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Paper,sticker,white,black,simple.
Parking zone board //
This is an interface because, it connects the system of law and the system of the human brain.
Parking zone board //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The people that have a car.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The system of our dutch law considering parking and our human system.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
Our parking law
How does it mediate this?
Through signage and semiotics
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
By looking at it. And following the law.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Blue,3d,reflective,white,pole.
Airplane //
This interface connects humans with the ability to travel.
Airplane //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
Anyone who can/wants to buy a plane ticket.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The ability to travel and the traveller are connected by this interface.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface doesn't directly mediate knowledge but possesses the knowledge to fly.
How does it mediate this?
The interface mediates this by flying with the passengers.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user interacts with the interface by boarding it.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Aerodynamic, aluminium, strong, lightweight
Map //
The interface makes navigation easier.
Map //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
Tourists or anyone who is unfamiliar with the area can be the user of this interface.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The system of way finding and the tourist are connected by the interface.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface visualises a satellite perspective of the area, which allows the user to understand the streets and roads surrounding them.
How does it mediate this?
See above.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user interacts with the interface by reading the map.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Paper, Plastic, Ink, Foldable, Small, Portable
Identifier //
The security interface between the cryptic code on the card and the
banks security system.
Identifier //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
Both are the user here, the bank uses it to provide security and the user to recieve.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The bank's security system, and the users bank account.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
a new pass-code to decrypt the encryption.
How does it mediate this?
By generating a new code to decrypt the encryption
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
By ''logging-in'' to the machine to create the code.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Plastic, Digital, green, small
Pollen //
The interface is part of the system but connects the user.
NS-Gatescanner //
The security interface between the possibility to travel.
Pollen //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
All bees.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The system of the flower (such as Angiosperms (flowering plants) and gymnosperms) are connected with the system of the bees.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface mediates the collection of pollen it has.
How does it mediate this?
It does that by displaying the pollen through the flowers.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user interacts with the interface by drawing nectar from the pollen.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Natural, ecosystem, vital
NS-Gatescanner //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
Anyone with a train ticket.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The ability to travel and the traveller are connected by this interface.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface mediates the knowledge that your ticket is valid for use.
How does it mediate this?
The interface mediates this by digital screen and ticket confirmation.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user interacts with the interface by scanning the ticket.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
aluminium, gates, alarm, digital
Steering wheel //
An interface that is present in every manual driving vehicle.
Steering wheel //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The user is anyone who is driving a car or any other vehicle with a steering wheel.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The system of manoeuvring a car and the driver are connected by the steering wheel.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface possesses a horn, several buttons controlling different parts of the car, such as the radio, cruise control, etc.
How does it mediate this?
The interface mediates this through its design and its controls.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user interacts with the interface by steering with it or pressing it's buttons.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Fabric, plastic, technology
Welkom in Rotterdam sign //
An interface that introduces a new system, as all locations have different systems.
Welkom in Rotterdam sign //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
Anyone entering the area.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The new area/system is connected to the person entering.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface mediates the border of a new area of a city.
How does it mediate this?
The interface mediates this through announcing the name of the area.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user interacts with the interface by reading it and acknowledging it.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Typography, sign, information
Ecoduct //
The interface between busy roads and highways.
Ecoduct //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
Animals that are on each side of the interface.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The system of the animals habitat gets connected to the animals themselves.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface mediates a safe path over highways and dangerous roads.
How does it mediate this?
The interface mediates this through being a bridge specified for animals crossing.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user interacts with the interface by crossing it.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Greenery, concrete, steel
Language //
The interface is a tool for two systems (human-brains) to be able to connect and overlap.
Language //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
Most humans.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The system of our language, behaviour and culture.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
Anything the user wants to communicate, verbal or non-verbal.
How does it mediate this?
By perception, listening and thinking about it.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
First of all by learning it then by speaking or writing it.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
There aren't really any.
Love //
This interface is a different kind of interface. I would consider it as a mental-interface.
Love //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
Alot of living creatures
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The system considered as the soul within a living being. This can connect multiple living things (systems) with each other.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
It CAN communicate alot of different knowledges our feelings. From emotions to actions.
How does it mediate this?
As listed above, mostly through actions from one living being to another.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
This is a hard one, I guess by opening up and acknowledging.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Abstract.
Instructions //
An interface that teaches something.
Instructions //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The user is any person who wants to learn or doesn't know how to use chopsticks.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The system of consumers is connected with the use of chopsticks.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface mediates the knowledge to learn how to hold and use chopsticks.
How does it mediate this?
It mediates this through instructions in form of illustrations.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user interacts with the interface by looking at it and trying to copy it.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Paper, illustration, instructive, informative, simple
Pan //
An interface that ables us to cook.
Pan //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The user is any person who wants to cook with a pan.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The system of cooked food and the cooker are connected by the interface.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface mediates the collection of being a cooking utensil.
How does it mediate this?
It mediates this by being the way it looks and being advertised.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The interaction with the interface consists in the user cooking in it.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Aluminium, solid, heat-resistant
Contraception //
An interface that hinders pregnancy.
Contraception //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
Females, that wish to use this contraception.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The interface connects the prevention of pregnancy with the female.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface presents a collection of pills containing hormones.
How does it mediate this?
It mediates this by putting them in a packaging followed by each weekly day.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The interaction with the interface consists in the user consuming the pill.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Hormones, soluble, digestable.
Electricity pole //
An interface that connects an electricity distributer to the users.
Electricity pole //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The user is anyone that uses electricity.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The generator of electricity and the user of electricity.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface mediates the use and distribution of electricity.
How does it mediate this?
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How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The interaction with the interface consists in the user using electricity.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Aluminium, solid, large, dangerous.
Parking floor signage //
This interface connects the user to their belongings.
Parking floor signage //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The user is anyone that parks their car in a parking lot.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The interface connects the driver to the location of their vehicle.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface mediates the organisation of the parking spots.
How does it mediate this?
It mediates this through numeral signage.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user interacts with the interface by looking for it or relating to it.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Numbers, Signage, flat, informative, white, important
QR-code //
An interface that connects to digital knowledge.
QR-code //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The user is anyone that uses their phone and is interested in certain information that the QR-code could contain.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
A barcode is a machine-readable optical label that contains information about the item to which it is attached.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
A barcode is a machine-readable optical label that contains information about the item to which it is attached.
How does it mediate this?
Each code is unique. It contains different types of information.
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How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user interacts with it with their mobile device. For instance by using an app.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Digital, system, black and white space, on screen
Vendingmachine //
This interface connects the user to their choice of drink.
Vendingmachine //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The user is anyone who desires and can afford a drink from the selection.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The system of the vending machine gets connected to the consumer.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface mediates the different type of drinks and sugar, milk and strength options.
How does it mediate this?
The interface mediates this through a touch screen selection system.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user interacts with the interface by selecting the desired beverage.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Digital, touchscreen, system, deliverable
Virtual Reality (VR-glasses) //
This interface makes the user experience a simulated experience
Virtual Reality (VR-glasses) //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The user can be anyone who is fascinated or interested by Virtual Reality and who wants to experience it.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
It incorporates auditory and visual feedback and connects it to for instance a virtual reality headset or VR-glasses.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
It contains an immersive environment, which can be similar to the real world or be fantastical.
How does it mediate this?
The effect of Virtual Reality is commonly created by VR headsets consisting of a head-mounted display with a small screen in front of the eyes.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user interacts with the interface by choosing for a certain artificial world.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Digital, plastic, system.
Mediator //
This is a different kind of interface, but a mediator mediates between disputants.
Mediator //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
Users of this interface are mainly useful to bring two or more persons or bigger groups together who have a dispute in contact.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
It connects two living souls through the presence of a third impartial person.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
Knowledge provided by the mediator. This knowledge is absorbed trough study's like psychology.
How does it mediate this?
The mediator allows the parties to move from standpoints to interests and supports them in improving their communication.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user interacts with the interface (mediator) by talking to the interface and opening up about certain issues.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Human body's
Doorbell //
This interface makes the user connect with the owner of the house and alerting them with their presence.
Doorbell //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
Humans.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
It connects two persons to one another.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The knowledge of alerting the occupant to the presence of the visitor.
How does it mediate this?
By pressing a button, the bell rings
When a visitor presses a button the bell rings inside the building.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user interacts with the interface by ringing the doorbell.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Radio signals, wires, steel, plastic
Router //
This interface forwards data packets between computer networks.
Router //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The user is anyone that uses internet.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
It connects data to computers.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
For instance e-mail or a web page.
How does it mediate this?
A data packet is typically forwarded from one router to another router through the networks that constitute an internetwork until it reaches its destination node.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user interacts with the interface by using the internet that the router provides.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Radio signals, wires, plastic, aluminium
Robots //
This interface uses programmed data/controlling devices to for instance perform human tasks like cleaning.
Robots //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
People who are looking for a solution to make a certain job or task easier.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
It connects data/controlling devices to actual actions.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
Robots can be guided by an external control device or the control may be embedded within.
How does it mediate this?
Through programmed data.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
Interacting is difficult, but the user could program the interface in the exact way they want it to be.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Steel, aluminium, iron etc.
Vaporizer //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The owner of the bottle or anyone else who owns such packaging design.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
It connects the producer of this scent and the user.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface doesn’t directly mediate knowledge, you receive with your senses.
How does it mediate this?
Mediates by spraying the perfume.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user can interact with it by pushing the cap and receiving the perfume.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Aluminium, power by pushing, small, easy use.
Vaporizer //
For me this is an interface because it gives you controlled access to the inside of the bottle.
Light switch //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The owner of the lamp.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The electricity system and the user.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface doesn’t directly mediate knowledge, Allows you to turn the power on and off.
How does it mediate this?
Mediates by turning the light on or off.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user can interact with it by switching the switch.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Aluminium, power by pushing, small, easy use.
Light switch //
This is interface between the electricity source and the lamp. Allows you to turn the power on and off.
Remote control //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The owner of the lamp.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The electricity system and the user.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface doesn’t directly mediate knowledge, Allows you to turn the power on and off.
How does it mediate this?
Mediates by turning the light on or off.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user can interact with it by switching the switch.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Aluminium, power by pushing, small, easy use.
Remote control //
Interface between - in this case - a power plug and all the lights in my room.
Water tap //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
User is the one who goes to shower.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The water source as system, the boiler as system and the shower head and the normal water tap.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface displays the heat and the power of the stream.
How does it mediate this?
Adapting the temperature and how controlled you like to use the water.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user can interact with it by switching the switch.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Aluminium, power by pushing, small, easy use.
Water tap //
Interfaces for the use of water.
Allows you to turn it on, adapt the temperature and how controlled you like to use the water.
Heating button //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
User is the one who adapts the warmth of the environment.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The system of the heat and user of environment.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface displays the heat.
How does it mediate this?
Adapting the temperature.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user can interact with it by switching the knob.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Plastic, turning, easy use.
Heating button //
Interfaces between the heating and the environment.
Mirror //
This interface gives the user the possibility to look at themself.
Mirror //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The user can be anyone who wants to look at themself.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
A mirror connects an object that reflects light in such a way that, for incident light in some range of wavelengths, the reflected light preserves many or most of the detailed physical characteristics of the original light, called specular reflection.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The knowledge to know what your visual appearance looks like.
How does it mediate this?
The user looks in the mirror.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
By looking at the object (mirror).
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Glass mirrors.
Can opener//
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
User is the one who wants to open a can.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The can and the user.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
By using the interface it gives you the knowledge of how far the can is open.
How does it mediate this?
Gives you access to the inside.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
By turning the handle.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Plastic, aluminium, turning mechanism, medium weight.
Can opener //
This interface gives the user access to the inside of the can.
Coffee filter //
This interface gives the user a high quality product.
Coffee filter//
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
User is the coffee maker.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The system of the coffee machine, the coffee itself and the coffee pot.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface doesn’t directly mediate knowledge because it is inside the coffee machine.
How does it mediate this?
By filtering coffee using hot water.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
By turning the handle.putting it in the coffee machine and putting in the coffee.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Paper, light weight, beige.
Cutlery //
This interface is for humans to be able to eat neatly.
Cutlery//
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
People with a western culture
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The food and human beings.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
It reflects a culture.
How does it mediate this?
By for example cutting with it.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
By holding the object, cutting, slide on your fork.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Aliminium, can be light weight or heavy, silver, mirror effect.
Walkie-talkie //
This interface is used as an communication tool between people.
Walkie-talkie //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The users are people who want to communicate with on another.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
Two people are connected through this interface.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
Knowledge in conversations. People can talk about anything by using this interface. All kinds of information can be spread.
How does it mediate this?
Typical walkie-talkies resemble a telephone handset, with a speaker built into one end and a microphone in the other (in some devices the speaker also is used as the microphone) and an antenna mounted on the top of the unit.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
By pushing on the "push-to-talk" (PTT) button.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Speaker, microphone, plastic, antenna
Elevator buttons //
This interface is used to call up the elevator.
Elevator buttons//
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The user is a human being, object, animal who want to move to different floors.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The elevator, the moving system of the elevator and the buttons.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The interface mediates knowledge through the buttons which light up.
How does it mediate this?
By calling the elevator
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
By pushing one of the buttons.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
silver, red lights, aliminium.
Keyhole //
This interface gives you access to a certain place, space.
Keyhole//
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The user is the person who has the key.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The space, place and the user.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
If the key will fit or not.
How does it mediate this?
By opening or closing the door.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
By inserting the key in the keyhole
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Silver, heavy, unique hole.
Television remote //
This interface gives you the possibility to watch the television program you want to watch.
Television remote //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The user is the person who wants to watch television.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The interface connects the user and the television itself.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
It gives knowledge about the navigation of the television. It gives you different options to navigate.
How does it mediate this?
Through different buttons.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
By pressing different buttons on the remote.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Plastic, batteries, buttons, rubber
Dishwasher menu //
This interface gives you the possibility to choose between different programs within the machine.
Dishwasher menu//
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The user is the owner and the person who wants to change the program.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
Human being and the machine.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
Which programs you can choose out, which program the machine is currently using, degrees.
How does it mediate this?
By turning the knob to the right place you choose a program.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
By pushing and turning the knob.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Plastic, white, black, red
OV-Chipkaart //
This interface gives you access to travel with the public transport.
OV-Chipkaart//
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
The user is the owner of the card and the subscription.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
Human being and the gate, the subscription.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
Shows some personal data and card number.
How does it mediate this?
Indicates whether you have enough balance and therefore whether you can check in or not, opening the gate.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
By holding the card on the card reader of the gate.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Plastic, light weight, bright colors, thin.
Plant //
This interface produces oxygen by absorbing sunlight.
Plant //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
Sunlight and oxygen are both users.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
The plant connects sunlight and oxygen.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
The ability of producing oxygen.
How does it mediate this?
Photosynthesis.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The sun shines and sunlight touches the plant.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Greens.
Glue //
This interface connects different objects with eachother.
Glue //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
Every person who wants to glue something.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
It connects a lot of different things. For instance: paper and another piece of paper.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
It gives the ability to connect certain pieces together. Turn them into one piece, instead of two loose pieces.
How does it mediate this?
By using the glue.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
The user interacts with the interface by sticking the glue on the surface.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Purpose, plastic
Socket or plug //
This interface is a device for electricity.
Socket or plug //
Who is the 'user' (can be more than one) of the 'interface'?
People who have access to a socket or need to charge something.
Which 'system' or 'systems' are connected by the 'interface'?
It connects a certain device with power. For instance the power of a laptop.
Which type of knowledge and/or 'collection' does it mediate?
Knowledge as in power. It gives a device or object the power it needs.
How does it mediate this?
By plugging in the plug in a socket.
How can the 'user' interact with the 'interface'?
By using a plug.
What are the material properties of the 'interface'?
Useful, plastic, wires