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    Area of Science:

    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Multisensory Experience Design
    • Haptic Technology Education

    Background:

    • Haptic technology is increasingly integrated into consumer devices and educational tools.
    • A significant gap exists in experienced engineers and designers' ability to create effective multisensory haptic experiences.
    • Lack of established tools and guidelines hinders the development of novel haptic interactions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of inexperience on haptic design processes.
    • To analyze the design choices and strategies employed by novice teams in a haptic innovation challenge.
    • To identify areas for improvement in haptic design education and tool development.

    Main Methods:

    • A haptic design kit, custom software, and technical support were provided to nine student teams.
    • Teams of undergraduate engineers with limited prior experience designed haptic learning environments.
    • Qualitative analysis of surveys, interviews, team blogs, and expert assessments informed the findings.

    Main Results:

    • Novice teams often overlooked key design decisions, such as the interplay between haptic and graphic feedback.
    • The design process timing and activities of novice teams differed significantly from expert practices.
    • Three key strategies for success were identified in creating engaging interactions and clear multimodal experiences.

    Conclusions:

    • Novice designers face distinct challenges in haptic interaction and multimodal experience creation.
    • Future haptic design tools and theories must address the specific needs and learning curves of novice practitioners.
    • Bridging the gap between novice and expert haptic design practices is crucial for advancing the field.