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Anand Agarawala
CEO, BumpTop
Anand Agarawala is the creator of BumpTop, an irresistible new desktop interface with a satisfyingly three-dimensional physicality and a fresh approach to interactivity. Interface designer, software developer, researcher, and nerdcore hip-hopper Anand Agarawala brings a welcome sense of expressiveness to the dusty desktop interface. His BumpTop software applies a 3D metaphor and rough-and-tumble physical interactivity that delights its users.
In addition to its raw play-with-me fun , BumpTop is also an inspiring example of unconventional thinking. The BumpTop world is a physical space, where traditional point-and-click movement is replaced with a more literal "push and pull" approach, and the icons each possess a weight that reflects their relative importance. Meanwhile, commands are executed via an elegant set of self-revealing gestures that go well beyond the limited click-and-drag way of doing things. Even if you're not quite ready to trade your olde tyme desktop for the BumpTop experience, the interface's unexpected approach to problem-solving is sure to bump-start your thinking in new and unusual directions.
Anand originally developed BumpTop as part of his Masters Thesis in Computer Science and Human Computer Interaction at the University of Toronto. After publishing his innovative desktop solution it quickly gained attention in the New York Times, BBC World News, PC World, Digg and the TED conference, becoming the most watched video of software on YouTube ever . In addition to his strong background in Interaction design and research, Anand is committed to expressing himself creatively through hip hop culture and the production of video art. His short films have received recognition on television, online and at film festivals.
In addition to its raw play-with-me fun , BumpTop is also an inspiring example of unconventional thinking. The BumpTop world is a physical space, where traditional point-and-click movement is replaced with a more literal "push and pull" approach, and the icons each possess a weight that reflects their relative importance. Meanwhile, commands are executed via an elegant set of self-revealing gestures that go well beyond the limited click-and-drag way of doing things. Even if you're not quite ready to trade your olde tyme desktop for the BumpTop experience, the interface's unexpected approach to problem-solving is sure to bump-start your thinking in new and unusual directions.
Anand originally developed BumpTop as part of his Masters Thesis in Computer Science and Human Computer Interaction at the University of Toronto. After publishing his innovative desktop solution it quickly gained attention in the New York Times, BBC World News, PC World, Digg and the TED conference, becoming the most watched video of software on YouTube ever . In addition to his strong background in Interaction design and research, Anand is committed to expressing himself creatively through hip hop culture and the production of video art. His short films have received recognition on television, online and at film festivals.
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