One Week in the Future: Previs Design Futuring for HCI Research
Date
2022-03-10
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ACM
Abstract
We explore the use of cinematic “pre-visualization” (previs) techniques as a rapid ideation and design futuring method for human computer interaction (HCI) research. Previs approaches, which are widely used in animation and film production, use digital design tools to create medium-fidelity videos that capture richer interaction, motion, and context than sketches or static illustrations. When used as a design futuring method, previs can facilitate rapid, iterative discussions that reveal tensions, challenges, and opportunities for new research. We performed eight one-week design futuring sprints, in which individual HCI researchers collaborated with a lead designer to produce concept sketches, storyboards, and videos that examined future applications of their research. From these experiences, we identify recurring themes and challenges and present a One Week Futuring Workbook that other researchers can use to guide their own futuring sprints. We also highlight how variations of our approach could support other speculative design practices.
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This is the authors’ post-print version of the work. The definitive version will be presented and published in the Proceedings of the 2022 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. CC BY-SA 4.0. CHI ’22, April 29-May 5, 2022, New Orleans, LA, USA https://doi.org/10.1145/3491102.3517584
Keywords
design futuring, prototyping, previsualization
Citation
Ivanov, A., Au Yeung, T., Blair, K., Danyluk, K., Freeman, G., Friedel, M., Hull, C., Hung, M., Pratte, S., & Willett, W. (2022).One Week in the Future: Previs Design Futuring for HCI Research. Proceedings of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems.