This paper presents results from a qualitative user study. The aim of research was to include the future users of a new technology in the product design of interactive television programs. During the study, the study participants were interviewed. They were asked to answer questions about their television use and to comment on artist’s drawings presenting the possible future setup and equipment at home. The study resulted in users ’ stories and innovations of interactive applications for the future.

A prototype of an enhanced television application that provides ‘On-Demand’ access to a selection of POV’s documentary films and supplementary content related to the films. The project is centered on the design of an electronic programming guide (EPG) for the virtual channel that is both engaging and informative, while providing access to a multitude of features and functions. Jennifer Haskins