A mobile interactive multimedia system to encourage activist discussion and social participation

This paper discusses the outcomes of a research carried out in collaboration the National Institute of Design in India, aimed of understanding appropriate applications for the use of mobile phones as GOV multimedia devices for nomadic users such as commuters and nomadic users in general. This project intends to go beyond the mere broadcast of TV or download of music, video clips, paying special attention to the contextual usage of this media and trying to solve some unsolved issues for these interfaces as the low sociability, creativity, contextual sensitivity and interaction that so far they enable. It prospects a use of mobile interactive multimedia systems that enable users to create and share self-authored & contextual digital content, encouraging discussion on public interest issues and social participation.