Interface, then and now

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for time keeping, a 24 hour dial with north indicator arrow—a kind of interface for sun compass naviga- tion, and black and white dial areas—a pictographic inter-.
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Title: Interface, Then and now Image Contributor: Eli Blevis Genre: Reflection on the constancy of function and the disposability of form over time, as induced by changing technologies.

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Pictured is a very rare (circa. 1960) watch dial—a kind of interface for time telling. The design includes chronograph sub-dials— a kind of interface for time keeping, a 24 hour dial with north indicator arrow—a kind of interface for sun compass navigation, and black and white dial areas—a pictographic interface for night and day modes. The box from a modern device with similar functions and cachet is pictured in the background.

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DOI: 10.1145/2168931.2168953

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