Relational space as a framework for design

Space and spatiality have been some of the biggest influences on HCI research. However, as technology increasingly moves into mobile contexts there has been a growing need to understand the sociological and cultural aspects of our connections to our environments. This paper presents a conceptual framework developed from the notion of 'relational space' from cultural geography. It discusses the ways this framework has helped us re- conceptualise the challenges and opportunities presented by space and spatiality. We do this through a discussion of a case study that investigates how knowledge and understanding are produced by staff at a national park.