Electronic Popables: exploring paper-based computing through an interactive pop-up book

We have developed an interactive pop-up book called Electronic Popables to explore paper-based computing. Our book integrates traditional pop-up mechanisms with thin, flexible, paper-based electronics and the result is an artifact that looks and functions much like an ordinary pop-up, but has added elements of dynamic interactivity. This paper introduces the book and, through it, a library of paper-based sensors and a suite of paper-electronics construction techniques. We also reflect on the unique and under-explored opportunities that arise from combining material experimentation, artistic design, and engineering. Author Keywords Paper computing, pop-up book, paper-crafts, paper electronics, conductive paint, magnetic paper, Arduino. ACM Classification Keywords H5.m. Information interfaces and presentation (e.g., HCI)