Nice Fit

Nice Fit Interactive Table

What is Nice Fit?

Nice Fit is an interaction design theory that explores how objects fit together in subtly satisfying ways. This fit framework can be applied to new and existing objects in incidental ways to make them more usable and enjoyable. The Nice Fit table is an example of this: the user experience is enhanced, as the table responds to objects by providing a place for them to fit.

Nice Fit Interactive Table

Nice Fit refers to objects that:

Are out of place and are then moved into place;
Have an element of confirmation: ex. sound, light, pressure;
Perform a use incidental to their primary use;
Do not interfere with their primary use;
Use simple, physical interaction;
Have a "tipping point";
Have a repeatable action.
Have a resting, incomplete, and active state.

Interview Tests

Studio tests with two cameras, the Panasonic P2 (AG-HVX200P) and the Sony Something Something. Captured in 1080p24 at the Emily Carr University studios. Filming by Benjamin Loeb, direction by Tobias Ottahal and Jeff Werner. Jason Edwards, our photographer, also makes an appearance.

Nice Fit Interviews from Jeffrey Werner on Vimeo.

Some immediate conclusions: the P2 is harsh, love the DoP on the Sony with the Nikon lenses, always have the P2 from another perspective or distance, no need to have fast or many cuts, most likely no special transitions, start out with P2 (low quality) footage and then wow and suck them in with the Sony.

October 28, 2008

Interview Tests

Fit Test Studio Backdrops

Table Suck

Table Model Shapes

People in the Middle

Puzzle Switch