A Study on the use of Gestures for Large Displays

Large displays are becoming available to larger and larger audiences. In this paper we discuss the interaction challenges faced when attempting to transfer the classic WIMP design paradigm from the desktop to large wall-sized displays. We explore the field of gestural interaction on large screen displays, conducting a study where users are asked to create gestures for common actions in various applications suited for large displays. Results show how direct manipulation through gestural interaction appeals to users for some types of actions, while demonstrating that for other types gestures should not be the preferred interaction modality.