publications([{ "lang": "en", "type_publi": "icolcomlec", "doi": "https://doi.org/2603.08107", "title": "''I don't want to break it'': An Exploration of Perceived Fragility in Shape-Changing Interfaces", "url": "https://hal.science/hal-05527386", "abstract": "Shape-Changing Interfaces (SCIs) dynamically alter their form, an inherent characteristic that introduces fragility into their design. As a result, users' perceptions of an interface's fragility or its potential to move or break may influence their interaction, however the extent of this effect is unclear. To address this gap, we conducted a qualitative study (N = 18) using video stimuli showcasing 20 existing SCIs. Through thematic analysis, we identified key factors impacting perceived fragility and formalized these into a framework. We then conducted a second study (N = 36) for which we fabricated SCIs that varied across selected fragility-related dimensions. We recorded user interactions and compared how the selected dimensions shaped manipulation of the objects and how they were considered by users. Together, these studies provide a structured foundational understanding of perceived fragility in SCIs and offer insights to enhance perceived robustness and inform future SCI development.", "authors": { "1": { "first_name": "Eva", "last_name": "Mackamul" }, "2": { "first_name": "Tom", "last_name": "Maillard" }, "3": { "first_name": "Noé", "last_name": "Marceaul" }, "4": { "first_name": "Yelli", "last_name": "Coulibaly" }, "5": { "first_name": "Julien", "last_name": "Pansiot" }, "6": { "first_name": "Laurence", "last_name": "Boissieux" }, "7": { "first_name": "Dominique", "last_name": "Vaufreydaz" }, "8": { "first_name": "Anne", "last_name": "Roudaut" }, "9": { "first_name": "Céline", "last_name": "Coutrix" } }, "year": 2026, "uri": "http://iihm.imag.fr/publication/MMM+26a/", "id": 1011, "bibtype": "inproceedings", "abbr": "MMM+26a", "address": "Barcelona, Spain", "date": "2026-04-13", "type": "Conférences internationales de large diffusion avec comité de lecture sur texte complet", "booktitle": "CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems" }]);