Human Computer Interaction: towards a critical research position Export

@article{citeulike:3561642, abstract = {The ongoing development of digital technology creates new, immensely complex environments that deeply influence our lifeworld. This paper is about the ways in which HCI (Human Computer Interaction) research and other information technology disciplines can contribute to a deeper understanding of technology and the ongoing transformations of our lifeworld. As such, the paper is a conceptual exploration driven by a sincere striving for the possibility of making a real difference to the way research is carried out on the societal influences of digital technology. The paper is based on the assumption that there are some foundational decisions forming any research endeavor: the question of methodology, the question of object of study and most importantly—the question of being in service. We explore and propose a research position by taking a critical stance against unreflective acceptance of digital technology and by acknowledging people's lifeworld as a core focus of inquiry. The position is also framed around an empirical and theoretical understanding of the evolving technology that we label the digital transformation in which an appreciation of aesthetic experience is regarded to be a focal methodological concept.}, author = {Stolterman, Erik and Fors, Anna C.}, citeulike-article-id = {3561642}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://www.desphilosophy.com/dpp/dpp_journal/journal.html}, comment = {"Lately my mind has been occupied with the question of the purpose and responsibility of HCI research. Why do we reserch, for whom do we do it, what do we expect to ackomplish, and is it important? These are not new questions for me, I have dealt with them all through my career. And I am of course not the only one challenged by these issues. Today, I decided to write something about this topic on my blog and then realized that I have, together with my colleague Anna Croon Fors, already written about this in an article called "Critical HCI Research – A Research Position Proposal" (link to a pdf version). I think we make a quite good case in the first parts of the paper where we discuss the "big" question and its ramifications. In the second part of the paper we try to fomulate a position that would lead to research that we see important. I think the first part can (and should) be read by anyone doing HCI research (!), while the second part might be more difficult and challenging. I am quite happy to link to this paper since I find the first part to be crucial and highly important to our field." - Eric Stolterman, Transforming Grounds, 16/11 2008 [http://transground.blogspot.com/2008/11/broader-responsibility-of-hci-research.html]}, journal = {Design Philosophy Papers}, keywords = {design\_research, design\_theory}, month = {May}, number = {1}, posted-at = {2008-11-17 20:28:33}, priority = {2}, title = {Human Computer Interaction: towards a critical research position}, url = {http://www.desphilosophy.com/dpp/dpp_journal/journal.html}, year = {2008} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:3561642 L3 - citeulike-article-id:3561642 N2 - The ongoing development of digital technology creates new, immensely complex environments that deeply influence our lifeworld. This paper is about the ways in which HCI (Human Computer Interaction) research and other information technology disciplines can contribute to a deeper understanding of technology and the ongoing transformations of our lifeworld. As such, the paper is a conceptual exploration driven by a sincere striving for the possibility of making a real difference to the way research is carried out on the societal influences of digital technology. The paper is based on the assumption that there are some foundational decisions forming any research endeavor: the question of methodology, the question of object of study and most importantly—the question of being in service. We explore and propose a research position by taking a critical stance against unreflective acceptance of digital technology and by acknowledging people’s lifeworld as a core focus of inquiry. The position is also framed around an empirical and theoretical understanding of the evolving technology that we label the digital transformation in which an appreciation of aesthetic experience is regarded to be a focal methodological concept. IS - 1 JF - Design Philosophy Papers TI - Human Computer Interaction: towards a critical research position KW - design_research KW - design_theory N1 - "Lately my mind has been occupied with the question of the purpose and responsibility of HCI research. Why do we reserch, for whom do we do it, what do we expect to ackomplish, and is it important? These are not new questions for me, I have dealt with them all through my career. And I am of course not the only one challenged by these issues. Today, I decided to write something about this topic on my blog and then realized that I have, together with my colleague Anna Croon Fors, already written about this in an article called "Critical HCI Research – A Research Position Proposal" (link to a pdf version). I think we make a quite good case in the first parts of the paper where we discuss the "big" question and its ramifications. In the second part of the paper we try to fomulate a position that would lead to research that we see important. I think the first part can (and should) be read by anyone doing HCI research (!), while the second part might be more difficult and challenging. I am quite happy to link to this paper since I find the first part to be crucial and highly important to our field." - Eric Stolterman, Transforming Grounds, 16/11 2008 [http://transground.blogspot.com/2008/11/broader-responsibility-of-hci-research.html] AU - Stolterman, Erik AU - Fors, Anna PY - 2008/05// UR - http://www.desphilosophy.com/dpp/dpp_journal/journal.html ER -