What is (H)CI: Why Does the "Human'' Matter?
Abstract
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is a diverse field bringing together theories and methods from fields such as computer science, psychology, and human factors. Historically, HCI has focused on the human through ``user'' or ``human'' centered design, where the focus was either on information processing or understanding people and their concerns with respect to technology. However, amid the increasing adoption of generative AI tools, this workshop explores two critical questions in regards to HCI: What is HCI? and Why does the ``human'' matter? We aim to bring together researchers from diverse disciplines to reflect on these questions. Through guided discussions, group brainstorming, and reflection, we explore what HCI means, what the field may look like in the future, and why it is important to remember the ``human'' aspect of the field.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2605.00109,
title = {What is (H)CI: Why Does the "Human'' Matter?},
author = {Sejal Agarwal and Delara Forghani and Brandon Lit and Thomas Driscoll and Anthony Maocheia-Ricci},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2605.00109},
year = {2026}
}
Comments
Accepted Workshop Proposal for Graphics Interface 2026