ACM Interactive Surfaces and Spaces (ACM ISS) is the premier venue for research on the design, development and use of new and emerging interactive surface technologies and interactive spaces. ACM ISS welcomes original, high-quality research and industry contributions that advance the state-of-the-art in the area of interactive surfaces, interactive spaces, and novel interface technologies. Beyond our traditional scope – i.e., interactive tabletops, large displays, multi-display systems, mobile and mini devices – we encourage contributions focused on the use of space and technology around us to bridge the gap between our digital and everyday lives, such as interactive 3D spaces, on-body sensors, interactive art or interactive architecture. We also encourage contributions focused on understanding individual and group needs related to interactive surfaces and interactive spaces, and the impact on individuals and groups of these technologies. We embrace innovations in a wide variety of areas including design, software, hardware, understanding of use, and applications or deployments of such interactive systems.

Call for Contributions

The conference welcomes contributions on a wide range of topics relating to interactive surfaces and spaces as well as novel interface technologies, including (but not limited to):

    Large display interfaces and multi-display environments
    Gesture-based interfaces (hands, finger, body)
    Multimodal interfaces
    Tangible user interfaces
    Novel interaction techniques and paradigms
    Interaction with mobile and body-worn devices
    Different materials and form factors: curved, sand, water, …
    Interactive 3D spaces (Mixed Reality and Augmented Reality, mid-air displays, …)
    Large scale and outdoor interactive spaces (projected interfaces, drones, …)
    Interactive architecture
    Beyond traditional surfaces: shape-changing and actuated surfaces, body-related
    Interactive information visualization/data presentation
    Software engineering methods and frameworks
    Social aspects and protocols related to interacting with surfaces and spaces
    Interactive surfaces and spaces that support group work or social interaction
    Hardware, including sensing and input technologies with novel capabilities, and results from maker communities
    Human-centered design and methodologies related to interactive surfaces and spaces
    Empirical evaluations of novel interactive surfaces and/or spaces designs
    Evaluations of deployed interactive surfaces and/or spaces in specific domains (public spaces, education, science, business, entertainment, health, art, homes, etc.)