Arefin Shimon, Shaikh Shawon, authorRuiz, Jaime, advisorDraper, Bruce, committee memberMontgomery, Tai, committee member2016-07-132016-07-132016http://hdl.handle.net/10217/173490In smartphones and smartwatches, the input space is limited due to their small form factor. Although many studies have highlighted the possibility of expanding the interaction space for these devices, limited work has been conducted on exploring end-user preferences for gestures in the proposed interaction spaces. In this dissertation, I present the results of two elicitation studies that explore end-user preferences for creating gestures in the proposed alternate interaction spaces for smartphones and smartwatches. Using the data collected from the two elicitation studies, I present gestures preferred by end-users for common tasks that can be performed using smartphones and smartwatches. I also present the end-user mental models for interaction in proposed interaction spaces for these devices, and highlight common user motivations and preferences for suggested gestures. Based on the findings, I present design implications for incorporating the proposed alternate interaction spaces for smartphones and smartwatches.born digitalmasters thesesengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.human computer interactionmobileHCIsmartwatchesmobile deviceselicitation studysmartphonesText