Aberro Specus

Snatched from Warren Ellis, who snatched it from here. Check either of those for the site.
This is a design brief from the Touch project.

“In this project we want to design and test a range of icons that explain important aspects of RFID-based interactions. How do we visualise the presence of RFID? Are there useful ways of representing the kinds of interactions and functions involved? Is the job of the icon to indicate the active field, the verb, or the technology? At a different level, do we also need approachable graphics to alleviate anxiety, confusion or frustration? Do users know what the limits of the system are and do they care?”

An interesting project, seems relevant, especially considering all the changes with the T implementing the RFID Charlie Cards recently.

“If we take the example of an NFC purchase interaction (a till or cash register), will users know whether the transaction involves giving or receiving? Will they intuitively know the risk involved? Where does the content (the amount of money) get represented?”

So take a simple RFID transaction, like using a bankcard at 7Eleven (which I do practically everyday) and figure out how to represent this transaction with icons that are easily understood in order for people to better understand how RFID works. It’s a noble cause… now if only it would help get RID of RFID…

Check out the full story here.~Ian