The Family Window: Perceived Usage and Privacy Concerns

Abstract. Families have a strong need to connect with their loved ones over distance. However, most technologies do not provide the same feelings of connectedness that one feels from seeing remote family members. Hence our goal was to understand if a video connection, in the form of a media space, could help families feel more connected. To answer this, we designed a video media space called the Family Window and, using a video of the system as a design probe, interviewed 16 individuals to understand their perceived usage patterns and privacy concerns