When they encounter problems with a novel or infrequently performed task, experienced users often complete their work by referring to manuals and trying task-oriented exploration....
Emergent behaviors in simulations require explanation, so that valid behaviors can be separated from design or coding errors. Validation of emergent behavior requires accumulation...
The Human-Computer Interaction community has long been concerned with design. Terms such as ‘creativity’ and ‘innovation’ are frequently used when referring to the design ...
Contextual collaboration seamlessly integrates existing groupware technologies into a uniform user experience that combines synchronous and asynchronous interactions. This user exp...
Roberto Silveira Silva Filho, Werner Geyer, Beth B...
Hacking, tinkering, DIY, and crafts are increasingly popular forms of leisure that have also become growing sites of study in HCI. In this work we take a wide view of the similari...