Photo Presentation Methods for Designing a Consistent Photography Experience

Abstract

With the generalization of Multi-device usage, photographic images are captured by diverse devices, yet their viewing is consolidated into integrated smartphone applications. However, in the pursuit of efficiency and data integration, the unique characteristics of capture devices—such as physical tactile feedback, operational processes, and the atmospheric context physically experienced by users—are often discarded, treating image data merely as homogeneous pixel information. Consequently, the context of the capturing moment and device-specific uniqueness are diluted during the viewing stage, compromising the consistency between the capturing and viewing experiences. This research examined the UI elements designed to reconstruct the unique experiential value of capture devices within viewing software by organically connecting both experiences. Through a survey of UI elements in existing image management services and text mining of user reviews regarding various capture devices, we revealed that users value not only functional efficiency but also physical constraints and the physical operation itself. Based on these findings, we investigated the characteristics required for the viewing experience using a framework of “Materiality, Context, and Embodiment,” focusing on reconstructing physical presence in digital environments. The results indicate that imparting sensory characteristics, such as physical presence and tactile feedback associated with operations, is crucial for evoking memories and sensations of the capturing moment, even in digital spaces. These elements are identified as effective means to ensure consistency between capturing and viewing experiences, complementing the context and uniqueness, otherwise diluted in digital environments.

Keywords: Seamless UX, Multi-device, Interface Design

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1007754