Human communication and interaction is comprised of a
wide range of verbal and non-verbal cues. Further
adoption of novel tele-communication methods such as
email, chat, instant messaging (IM), mobile phone SMS
text messaging, and videoconferencing; have augmented
our mediated interaction abilities. However, a significant
(and important) amount of human expression and
interaction information is never captured, transmitted, or
expressed with current computer mediated communication
(CMC) tools. We also lack ambient methods of maintaining
contact when not co-located with family and friends.
Evocative Interfaces is a new research effort aimed at the
study of non-verbal human cues, their intent, motion,
meaning, subtleties, and importance in communication. In
this paper we address issues involved in the design,
construction, and evaluation of Connexus, one such
Evocative Interface.