The Connected Home: probing the effects and affects of domesticated ICTs

Abstract

than 100 years ago. And now, (as if the home has not been burdened with enough responsibility), it is asked to playa major role as a communications node in a global network of interactive media - a role which creates particular challenges for our understanding of the design and appropriation of sociotechnical systems. This paper describes a method to inform ICT design through collaboration with the household in an investigation of the effective uses of technologies, the affects of this use, and how the household domesticates technologies.