Visualizing Crocheting Overlay

Abstract

Crafts are human-material interaction. Documentation of handicrafts is challenging and needs creativity because individual craftwork heavily depends on the understanding of the materials at hand and the hand movement to apply the creator's unique kinesthetic knowledge. In this study, we investigate the layers of information for crocheting intelligence visualization. To frame the structure of the learning process, we conduct introspective ethnographic research and visual analysis. From the insights from the crocheter's sketches, we develop idea sketches and prototypes of overlay designs for instructional videos and augmented reality. Discussion follows on design implications for visual learning of kinesthetic cognition over augmented reality and visual medium.