Supporting Social Movements through HCI and Design Research 

This workshop invites papers to delve further into the interrelation between ICTs and social movements in different parts of the world.  We focus on the complex underpinnings of this interrelation such as identity formation, enclave spaces and new forms of on-ground mobilizations to reveal ways that scholars, activists and designers can enable grassroots organizing.

We are accepting 2-4 pages long position papers which expand and iterate on the theme. Submissions should focus on forms of digital activism or the intersection of digitality and social movements, speaking particularly to the innovations and challenge to such forms of organization. We would especially appreciate papers from diverse geographical and identity locations which explore this terrain from a bottom-up approach, as well as auto-ethnographic pieces which comment on the questions. The papers are expected to adhere to the ACM format, 1 column. If any participant requires assistance to format their position paper, please reach out to the organizers.

This is a two part hybrid workshop spread over six hours. The morning session will be spread over two time slots where participants will present their work followed by general discussion on the same. In the afternoon session, we will engage in a participatory hands-on approach to designing materials of social activism. The participants will be divided into breakout groups to discuss and create their physical zines employing the idea of digital activism, its modes, potential and limitations. All participants must register for the workshop and at least one day of the CHI 2023 conference.

For more information about CHI registration rates, please visit: https://chi2023.acm.org/for-attendees/

Funding opportunities for SIGCHI members available. Please visit the SIGCHI website for more info.