Digital Futures in Human-Computer Interaction: Design Thinking for Digital Transformation

The application of futures thinking in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) has become increasingly important in recent years. Integrating speculative thinking with future design approaches has allowed HCI researchers to explore the potential impacts of technology on digital society. However, the implementation and application of futures thinking in HCI research is an emerging area. Digital Futures in Human-Computer Interaction: Design Thinking for Digital Transformation fills this gap by systematically analyzing HCI’s innovation trends in the digital era.

This book explores the dialogue between digital transformation and futures thinking for alternative visions of HCI research. The book highlights significant trends and advancements in futures thinking related to HCI. Case studies illustrate the role of futures thinking, offering readers a broad overview of the subject while detailing the competencies and practices that can lead to successful futures design.

This engaging and informative reference will appeal to students, academics, and researchers interested in various design aspects related to HCI. These aspects include service design, sustainable design, product design, space design, visual communication, design education, futures studies, and social innovation.

Zhiyong Fu is a tenure track Associate Professor of the Information Art and Design Department, Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University in China PR. He is the Director of Art and Technology Innovation Base of Tsinghua University, the Associate Dean of China-Italy Design Innovation Hub, the Director of Tsinghua Service Design Institute, the Vice-Director of China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education Research Center and the President of the International Chinese Association of Computer-Human Interaction. His research interests focused on futurology and design innovation tools. Based on the concepts and methods of speculative design, design fiction and futures studies, Futures Thinking is integrated into design Thinking, and the research through Design (RtD) model is developed to develop innovative tools and resources to support interdisciplinary research and practice. He organized the 2020 and 2021 Design Futures Online International Conference, promoted the application of the future Literacy Laboratory in China with the UNESCO Future Literacy Team, and built an international network to promote the in-depth development of the field of design future.

Anna Barbara is the Associate Professor of Interior and Space Design at the Politecnico di Milano, Italy, and the founder of Senselab Milan International Design Studio. She has served as a visiting professor at Academy of Art and Design of Tsinghua University, Kookmin University in Seoul, South Korea, and Hosei University in Tokyo, Japan. Anna Barbara founded Milan-based international design studio Senselab, which has offices in Milan and Dubai, UAE. She is committed to combining designs and senses, with abundant experiences in interior design and other fields. She has designed professional works all over China, Japan, USA, Europe, UK and UAE, most of which have won international awards. Her works and research achievements have been selected by ADI-Index 2019.

Peter Scupelli is the Nierenberg Associate Professor of Design and Director of the Learning Environments Lab in the School of Design at Carnegie Mellon University, USA. He holds a Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction, M.S. in HCI, M.Des. in Interaction Design, and an undergraduate Architecture degree. Peter has published over 40 peer-reviewed papers at international conferences and journals. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation and Institutes of Educational Science. His work with A12 was exhibited in the Architecture Biennial of Venice; PS1-MOMA, New York; the São Paulo Contemporary Art Biennial in Brazil; the ZKM museum of Karlsruhe, Germany and many other places.