FARAWAY is an exploration of intimate communication, focusing on the concepts of emotional closeness and physical distance. The aim of the project is to identify new directions and ways of thinking for the design of physical interactive applications that increase the sense of presence of loved persons separated by distance.
The FARAWAY project is described and discussed in the following books:
In the Bubble: Designing in a Complex World by John Thackara MIT Press (April 1, 2005) ISBN: 0262201577
Design Research: Methods and Perspectives by Brenda Laurel MIT Press (October 1, 2003) ISBN: 0262122634