To form a deep understanding of the present; we need to Þnd and engage
history. We present an informal history capture and retrieval
mechanism for collaborative, early-stage information design. This
history system is implemented in the context of the
Designers. Outpost, a wall-scale, tangible interface for collaborative
web site design. The interface elements in this history system are
designed to be ßuid and comfortable for early-phase design. As
demonstrated by an informal lab study with six professional designers,
this history system enhances the design process itself, and provides
new opportunities for reasoning about the design of complex artifacts.
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