We present a case study of applying TEI research to a data-intense scientific workflow that requires the exploration of large datasets through the construction of complex queries. We describe our two-year-long effort and design iterations of Eugenie, an interface for helping synthetic biologists through the collaborative and intricate process of bio-design. We introduce new interaction techniques for browsing large data sets and for constructing complex queries with active tangible tokens and an interactive tabletop. We also discuss challenges and opportunities for applying TEI to support data-driven inquiry.
['Casey Grote', 'Evan Segreto', 'Johanna Okerlund', 'Robert Kincaid', 'Orit Shaer']
Eugenie: Multi-Touch and Tangible Interaction for Bio-Design