architects at chi
tuesday april 14th at 14:15
tuesday april 14th at 14:15
...brings together architects at CHI to reflect on how architectural training and practice have shaped trajectories in HCI, and to explore how architectural sensibilities have informed—and could further enrich—the field. We will begin with brief personal narratives: how participants came into HCI or interaction design, what architectural skills and ways of seeing they brought, and which theories continue to guide their work. In a collective mapping exercise, we will examine the relevance of architectural thinking for HCI, surfacing shared insights, divergent practices, and potential avenues for future research. Beyond networking, the session aims to provoke reflection on how architecture has influenced HCI in design processes, pedagogy, and aesthetics, particularly regarding space, materiality, poetics, and human experience. We will also consider critical perspectives, identifying architectural sensibilities that support or challenge current practices, while highlighting canonical architectural theories with promise for informing HCI research and design.
is this you?
This meetup assumes participants have either a background in architecture or at least an interest in it. Primarily, we intend to create a space for those who still identify or describe themselves as architects. However, we welcome all participants as long as they feel like they could belong — which could include those who have read architectural theory or just simply have an interest in understanding more about architecture and how it connects to HCI. We are hoping to attract a crowd that could also use an architect's competence in their upcoming projects within interaction design.
tuesday april 14th at 14:15
...awaiting information on location from the chairs!
welcome and introductions
Organizers introduce themselves and the goals.
pathways to HCI
Short facilitated roundtable where participants share their paths from architecture (or related design fields) into HCI.
mapping architectural sensibilities
In small groups, participants map key architectural concepts and how they inform interaction design. The aim of the exercise is to identify one (or more) architectural sensibilities and express them. Participants will be encouraged to incorporate references to architectural theory or other canonical work that has inspired them beyond architecture. An example will be given. This mapping will be done in the form of a collage.
collage exhibition
Each group hangs their collage and walks around the room.
wrap-Up
Wrapping up the meet-up and creating a list of those present in the room.